Peter J. Taylor

Collaborative Exploration of Scientific and Social Change, Project-based learning in graduate education, Heterogeneity and control in the biomedical sciences

Peter Taylor is a Professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston where he teaches and directs undergraduate and graduate programs on critical thinking, reflective practice, and science-in-society. His research and writing focuses on the complexity of environmental and health sciences in their social context, incl. Unruly Complexity: Ecology, Interpretation, Engagement (U. Chicago Press, 2005).

Silvia-Adriana Tomescu

Academic Writing Guide, Pedagogical Values of Muzeums, archives and libraries collections, Romanian-Canadian Relations Bibliografic Research

Bucharest University Letters Faculty PHD Humanities Magna cum laude

David Nickles

Dr. David A. Nickles is a professor of science education, currently serving as Director for Research Communications and Outreach at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. His three decades of work in California science education include teaching science and mathematics in grades K-16 and science methods for Masters’ students and candidates seeking primary and secondary teaching credentials at four California State Universities. He has also held administrative leadership positions in two California County Offices of Education (Monterey and Contra Costa) and an educational research institute (West Ed). His research interests include teacher candidates' formation of conceptions about teaching science and curriculum development guided by changing students' conceptions of science teaching. Dr. Nickles has initiated a number of professional development programs in both science and mathematics for in-service teachers and has been a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops. He developed a mentor teacher workshop to train experienced teachers to mentor new science teachers. He was co-author of the text "Health, Science and Safety in the Elementary School". He continues to be involved in local educational committees with the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Monterey County Business Council.

David Bogen

American Association of Colleges and University, American Council on Education, American Sociological Association, International Communication Association, International Association for Philosophy and Literature, National Communication Association, Society for Phenomenology and the Human Sciences, Society for the Social Study of Science

David Bogen received his B.A. in philosophy from Macalester College and his M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from Boston University. He is currently the Vice President Academic + Provost at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, Canada. He is the author of Order Without Rules: Critical Theory and the Logic of Conversation(SUNY Press: 1999) and, with Michael Lynch, The Spectacle of History: Speech, Text, and Memory at the Iran-Contra Hearings (Duke University Press, 1996) as well as numerous articles, book chapters, and reviews that explore the intersection of language, technology, and everyday orders of social practice. His most recent work focuses on social, organizational, and perceptual issues in the design of computer mediated interactive environments.

Adelina Soco Velayo

Currently member: NOPTI National Organization of Professional Teacher Inc., Online-teaching, Music, Junior Jaycees

Violin Class., Active member of other recent activities.

Adele S. Velayo is faculty member of Woodridge School-Cebu, Teaching is indeed a very challenging job. It is because the welfare of your students are in your hands and it is your responsibility to instill knowledge in them. Yet, no matter how demanding the responsibilities of a teacher are, this is one of the most rewarding jobs found in the world today. The efforts of teachers do not only lie in educating children but these also contribute in huge circumstances such as training future leaders. WHAT IS A PROFESSION? When most people talk about the professions, they are unknowingly using the ideas of two early sociological theories: trait models and structural-functionalism. Since the public continues to use these ideas long after sociologists have abandoned them, it is important that we take a moment to examine what these two theories say, and why they are wrong. While expecting on something on the next few years. My days shall be made worthy and I have to assure that I will be under the strong management school so I can fully develop my skills and teaching ability. Thank you, Teachers!

Michael J. Ebeling

National Association of Independent Schools, North Carolina Association of Independent Schools, Elementary School Heads Association, Elementary Schools Research Collaborative

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) for JrK through 9th grade, Virtuoso Teaching & Learning (ViTL): Cultivating Adaptive Expertise in a 21st Century School (An innovative model for professional development, curriculum and pedagogy)

Head of School at Summit School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Catherine O'Mahony

Broadening public into science policy - Science Shop (Community based research), Science Cafá (Community engagement with science), and PERARES (public engagement with research, research engagement with society)

Catherine O'Mahony completed a BSc in Biochemistry in University College Cork and an MSc in Science Communication in Dublin City University and Queen's University, Armagh. She then worked as a freelance science journalist prior to working with WWF's European Policy Office, Brussels, as their Communications Coordinator. She returned to Ireland to pursue a Doctorate of Science in UCC investigating innovative ways to broaden public input into science policy decision-making and she has recently submitted her doctoral thesis. Catherine began work with the National Academy in 2009 and helps coordinate NAIRTL's events, press and communications, as well as researching and coordinating details relating to the Supervisor Support working group.

Steve Shoemaker

Second Life Educators (SLED), Educause

Second Life as an Educational Platform, Diigo, Building interactive models for science education

Steve Shoemaker is the Educational Technology Specialist at Central Pennsylvania College.

Kathy Takayama

International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, American Society for Microbiology, Australian Society for Microbiology, POD

Kathy Takayama is the Director of the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry at Brown University.

Francine DeFranco

American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries

Francine DeFranco is Director for Library Research Services at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.

Janet Simons

Educause, ELI, NERCOMP

-investigation of multimedia literacy and its relationship to learniing, -scholarly multimedia communication, -investigation of academic support models at the course level

Janet Simons is an instructional technologist at Hamilton College supporting the scholarship of teaching, digital humanities, and faculty development programs.

David Wandling

David Wandling is a masters student at West Virginia University

Diane Collins

Quality of Life Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center, Cross-Cultural Service Learning Class

Diane Collins is an Asst. Professor in Rehab Science and Technology Dept., University of Pittsburgh.

Julia Thornton

Xena Crystal Li-chin Huang

AECT, AERA, ISTE-NECC, AVCTE, CVACTE, NEA, WEAC, WTCS, CVTCTE.

BH Snellings

VAST, NSTA, NTTI, NEA

Abigail Dickerson Baker

AANA: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, SLA: Special LInbraries Association, ALA: American Libraries Association

Rupalli Thacker

Christopher D. Sessums

AERA, ISTE, ALT

Christopher D. Sessums is a post doctoral associate in educational technology in the School of Teaching and Learning at the University of Florida's College of Education.

Jon Awbrey

Differential Logic, Inquiry Driven Systems, Logical Graphs, PlanetMath, PlanetPhysics

Jon Awbrey is an independent scholar in Rochester Hills, Michigan.