Message from the Director
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Dear MTSU Faculty, Staff, and Administrators,
TSEC recently held its annual retreat at the MTSU Foundation House just north of the main campus, and I've been thinking about why those times are so meaningful and special to me. One of our former associate directors, Dr. Grant Gardner, put words to my thoughts when he expressed how we don't often take the time to 'zoom out' and think 'big picture' about where we're going, where we've come from, and what truly motivates and inspires us. Reading this edition of the Summer 2024 TSEC Newsletter reminded me of all the possibilities we've dreamt of together in the past, and how we're realizing those aspirations through the impactful and innovative programs, initiatives, and projects described herein. We also welcome some new faces that will shape the future of TSEC in the coming months and years and I couldn't be more excited about what we'll accomplish together as a result of our collaborative efforts.
Our two keynote speakers, Drs. Colby Jubenville and Josh Aaron are challenging us at TSEC to get clear on what our 'brand image' will be…that is, how do we want people to FEEL when they're with us…I'm not quite to the point where I can articulate it, but the word pictures of SANCTUARY, REFUGE, and OASIS keep coming to my mind. From these words we hope to work with our partners and stakeholders to refine our mission and our strategic initiatives this year for maximum impact that aligns to our core values of Community, Thought Leadership, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement. We hope you're able to see how these shape who we are and what we do, and we invite you to join us in our journey towards improving STEM education locally, regionally, and nationally.
Warm Regards,
Gregory T. Rushton, Ph.D.
TSEC Director
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(L to R) Echell Eady, Heather Green, Jared Bryson, Dr. Greg Van Patten, and Dr. Sarah Bleiler-Baxter at the TSEC annual retreat.
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TSEC Hosts Innovative Educator Workshop – The Journey of STEM and STEAM Designation |
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The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) and the Middle TN STEM Innovation Hub, housed at TSEC, continued their long-standing collaboration this summer to bring an exciting professional development credit opportunity to mid-state educators through the annual Innovative Educator Workshop series.
The day-long workshop leveraged the expert knowledge offered by Lea Bartch, Coordinator of Science and Social Studies for Murfreesboro City Schools. Mrs. Bartch led the workshop, The Journey of STEM and STEAM Designation, with over 30 teachers and principals from across the region. Mrs. Bartch has assisted TSIN with the STEM/STEAM designation process for several years and shared her insider expertise on the designation process, re-designation, and how participants could navigate common challenges.
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| Leah Bartch, Coordinator of Science and Social Studies for MCS
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The Innovative Educator Workshops are supported by a $35,000 grant Dr. Kevin Ragland and the Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub received from Battelle Education through the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network to conduct teacher professional development for K-12 teachers on strategies that expand the teaching and learning of STEM education.
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TSEC Associate Directors Host Two Cohorts of Teachers for AgXplore Certification |
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On June 13th and 14th and July 10th and 11th, a total of 38 middle school teachers (19 at each training) attended a CASE AgXplore BriefCASE teacher training and certification at Middle Tennessee State University that was hosted by Dr. Kevin Ragland and Dr. Chaney Mosley, both Associate Directors in the Tennessee STEM Education Center and faculty members in the School of Agriculture.
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| Participants use Vernier temperature probes to evaluate fabrics for insulation and breathability
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Participants evaluate water-soluble and slow-release fertilizers for nitrate levels
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Teachers worked collaboratively to conduct hands-on experiments in this farm-to-fork course including; making bioplastics, evaluating fibers and fabrics derived from agricultural resources, and exploring sustainable practices to feed a growing population.
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The training and certification are supported by a three-year, $500,000 USDA NIFA Professional Development in Agricultural Literacy grant awarded to Drs. Ragland and Mosley. The purpose of the grant is to help increase teachers’ self-efficacy through fun, engaging lessons that they can bring back to the classroom. The grant covers training costs and certification for participants, as well as travel, start-up materials for the teachers’ classrooms, and a stipend for participants.
Two additional AgXplore training and certification events for over 40 teachers will be held at MTSU in 2025.
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| This work is supported by USDA-NIFA-PDAL grant # 2023-67037-39939
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Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub Awarded $35,000 Grant from Battelle |
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The Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub housed within the Tennessee STEM Education Center (TSEC) recently received a $35,000 grant from Battelle Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network to conduct STEM outreach and teacher professional development during the 2024-2025 academic year. Dr. Kevin Ragland, TSEC Associate Director, is the principal investigator for the grant.
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The Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub operated by TSEC is one of 7 STEM Hubs across the state of Tennessee. The Hub at MTSU serves public and private school districts as well as home-schooled students across 26 counties in Middle Tennessee. Through the support of an array of STEM stakeholders and partners, the Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub creates effective educational programs, such as teacher professional development or programming for students, to address the needs of partnering schools, students, and teachers.
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Funding from the grants will be used to conduct workshops for K-12 teachers on strategies that expand the teaching and learning of STEM education as well as STEM outreach activities for K-12 students.
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Counties served by the Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub
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TSEC Welcomes New Research Project Manager: Aspen Malone |
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We’re thrilled to introduce Aspen Malone, a recent graduate of Abilene Christian University, who joins us from Amarillo, Texas. Aspen has earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, with a minor in Health Humanities.
During her time at ACU, Aspen demonstrated exceptional leadership and versatility. As captain of a hip-hop dance team, president of a competitive pickleball club, and chair of the Honors College student council, she not only led with enthusiasm but also honed her skills in organization and project management.
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These roles reflect her dedication to creating structured, dynamic environments, a quality we’re excited to see in action at TSEC.
Aspen’s academic background and leadership experiences have fueled her passion for STEM and prepared her well for her new role at TSEC. Here, she will be instrumental in supporting externally funded grants and contributing to various TSEC events.
We are delighted to welcome Aspen to our team and look forward to the fresh perspectives and energy she brings.
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Student Workers Ashlee, Lucas, Kyra, and Stephanie Join the Team!
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Ashlee Schafer joined our team as a student assistant in the fall of 2023. She is a sophomore at MTSU majoring in Global Studies with minors in Japanese and Asian Studies. She enjoys learning new languages, reading, and traveling. Ashlee is part of the Japan Club on campus and enjoys dancing in her free time.
Ashlee likes to be hands-on in the office and at events. She loves to get creative in her work and let her personality show. She also enjoys talking with her coworkers and getting to know them personally and professionally. “When you get to know the people you work with and feel comfortable, it’s easier to share ideas and have everything come together in new and exciting ways!" We have enjoyed working with her and excited to see her grow!
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Lucas Davis, from Lascassas, Tennessee, is beginning his freshman year majoring in Biochemistry and Animal Science, with aspirations to attend medical school and become a cardiologist. His academic journey began in high school, where he developed a strong interest in research, culminating in a capstone thesis on the impact of insecticides on cattle parasites. Graduating from Central Magnet High School, Lucas attributes his academic excellence and commitment to animal welfare to the strong work ethic and inquisitive mind fostered during his time there.
As a student worker at TSEC, Lucas is eager to deepen his understanding of STEM research and its real-world applications. He is particularly enthusiastic about participating in events that inspire the next generation of students and values being part of a team that integrates diverse perspectives. His dedication, curiosity, and passion for animals make him a valued member of the TSEC team, and we look forward to his contributions!
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Kyra Ippolito recently joined the Tennessee STEM Education Center as a Student worker. Kyra has a history of event coordination, working with students in a classroom setting, various leadership roles, and high academic achievements. She recently moved to Tennessee from California and now studies at Middle Tennessee State University. She is working on her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and learning about new things. She has been incredibly passionate about education all throughout her life. She feels that through TSEC, she is able to serve her community and be part of providing opportunities for better education to students everywhere.
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Stephanie Figueroa is a first-generation, non-traditional student. Her journey at MTSU began as an advising center secretary for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences. During her time there, she discovered that her background in a skilled trade could open doors in the field of construction. In 2020, she decided to pursue a degree in commercial construction management and has not looked back since! She has joined the Associated General Contractors of America student chapter, the National Association of Women in Construction, and the Gamma Beta Phi student chapter. This summer, a new opportunity through MTSU’s Tennessee STEM Education Center will afford her the honor of serving her college once more, but from a different perspective. Through TSEC, her goals are simple: to channel her skills to further the center’s mission, learn more about current research in the sciences, and be inspired by its leaders.
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New Faculty Partners: Join Us in Shaping the Future of STEM Education! |
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Mary Ellen Sloane is a Professor of User Services in the Walker Library. Her undergraduate degree in Philosophy focused on logic, ethics, and epistemology, and her graduate degree in Library and Information Science focused on library administration, organization of information, archives, and library reference and instruction services. She has published and presented research related to scientometrics for research evaluations, data literacy, collection development, library consortia, web applications for electronic resources, website development, and library instruction. Her research interests are collection development, scholarly communication, electronic resources management, and information literacy. Mary Ellen’s work has been recognized by her peers with Tenn-Share’s Resources Sharing and Volunteer of the Year Awards and Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence recognition for high quality scholarly research.
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Tiffany Rogers received her Ph.D. from the University of Memphis with a focus in Behavioral Neuroscience. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt and is now entering her 10th year at MTSU. Dr. Rogers's research explores the neurobiological basis of social behaviors using mouse models. The Rogers lab engages multiple undergraduate and graduate students every semester. Through her research lab, Dr. Rogers works to increase the engagement of underrepresented groups in STEM fields, and to enhance the STEM education of undergraduates at MTSU.
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Dr. Katy Hosbein is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University. Her ongoing research seeks to improve our understanding of how to support STEM students in developing as scientists throughout their academic careers. She has a Masters degree in Chemistry, where she studied the diagnosis of protective coating quality on sculptures using non-destructive techniques. Dr. Hosbein earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2019 from Portland State University where she researched aspects of student science and chemistry identity within general and organic chemistry courses. She then went to East Carolina University where she studied student proficiency in scientific practices through Argument-Driven Inquiry and the University of Michigan where she studied how teachers implement culturally relevant education within an Indigenous community in Alaska through two postdoctoral scholarships.
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Dr. Jaishree Ranganathan joined TSEC as a faculty partner - Associate Director this Fall. She joined MTSU as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science in Fall 2020 and is an affiliate faculty at the Data Science Institute and Computational Data Science program. Her research includes leveraging natural language processing and machine learning applications in different domains, including Education, Business, social media, and Healthcare. Having been an international student, Dr. Ranganathan profoundly understands the importance of community building and mentorship for women in STEM. She is passionate about eliminating barriers in STEM education, striving to create inclusive and supportive environments for all students. Dr. Ranganathan also has a few years of industry experience as an Information Technology Analyst. She brings a wealth of experience from academia and industry and is committed to mentoring the next generation of computer scientists.
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TSEC Annual Retreat: A Time for Reflection and Vision |
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Attendees participate in a session on talent development by Professor of Health and Human Performance, Dr. Colby Jubenville
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The annual TSEC Retreat was held at the beautiful MTSU Foundation House on August 12, 2024. This all-day event featured key speakers from collaborative partners at MTSU. These strategic planning partners came together to support TSEC’s growth and help create a cohesive mission.
This year’s retreat was designed to encourage community building between partners, developing relevant skills and talents, and create focus on the Center’s mission through strategic planning and vision casting.
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Emphasis was also given to the importance of social and emotional intelligence in the workplace to help foster a culture of trust and mutual respect. Furthermore, the retreat also focused on identifying strengths and weaknesses in the Center and addressing those needs and improvements to create a stronger TSEC. These collaborative connections will be essential in creating a future focused center that will mutually benefit all partners.
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Dr. Greg Van Patten, Dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences
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Team-building activities and celebrations of the Center’s accomplishments highlighted the importance of both individual and group contribution and the impact of meaningful relationships. The unified mission of MTSU community partners is key to driving TSEC’s growth.
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Attendees participate in an icebreaker game by Aspen Malone
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| Attendees participate in an icebreaker game by Aspen Malone
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Attendees participate in an icebreaker game by Aspen Malone
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| Dr. Sarah Bleiler-Baxter, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, College of Basic and Applied Sciences
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TSEC retreat participants discuss the impact of workplace culture on leadership
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LEADS: Leaders in Education to Advance Data Science
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $3 million to a five-year project designed to revolutionize STEM education. This ambitious initiative, led by Gregory Rushton, TSEC’s director, aims to reshape the future of STEM teaching and leadership.
The team includes Ryan “Seth” Jones, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and a specialist in data science; Kevin Krahenbuhl, director of the Assessment, Learning, and Student Success doctoral program at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU); Keith Gamble, director of the Data Science Institute at MTSU; Kate Miller, a research associate at the Concord Consortium; and Aspen Malone, the research project manager at TSEC. Together, they bring a wealth of expertise and innovation to the project.
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The focus of this initiative is to develop STEM teachers for grades 5-8 into influential leaders within their schools and the broader Data Science Education (DSE) community. By partnering with Cannon County, Bedford County, and Murfreesboro City Schools, the project aims to enhance STEM education in high-needs districts.
The project will roll out a comprehensive program that includes specialized coursework, leadership training, community-building activities, and regular reflection meetings. This multi-faceted approach is designed to empower middle school STEM teachers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to lead and inspire.
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By fostering innovative teaching practices and providing enhanced resources, the program aims to empower educators and inspire students. This grant represents a significant step forward in advancing STEM education and nurturing the next generation of STEM leaders. We look forward to the impact of this initiative and the positive changes it will bring to the education community.
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ACT-STEM: Advancing the Culture of Teaching in STEM |
The ACT-STEM team, led by Sarah Bleiler-Baxter, is embarking on an ambitious new project aimed at transforming the culture within STEM departments through diffusion of Strength-Based Reflexivity. The team includes Grant Gardner, MTSU biology professor, Gregory Rushton, director of the Tennessee STEM Education Center at MTSU, Alyssa Freeman, MTSU graduate student, and Aspen Malone, research project manager. The project’s goal is to shift from an isolated, weed-out, and stagnant culture to a collaborative, inclusive, and growth culture by fostering relatedness with respect to teaching relationships, competence in teaching all students, and autonomy with respect to pedagogical advancement.
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To achieve these objectives, the team plans to implement a comprehensive five-year, three-phase professional development initiative for STEM faculty. This approach is informed by diffusion of innovation theory (Rogers, 2003), with a focus on two key innovations: Teaching TRIOS and strength-based reflexivity, which are expected to drive cultural change within STEM departments.
Through these phases, the ACT-STEM team seeks to foster a transformative shift in STEM education, enhancing collaboration, inclusivity, and growth among faculty members and ultimately improving the teaching and learning experience in STEM disciplines.
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Dr. Rushton Represents the US at International Conference in New Zealand |
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The Australian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) recently held its annual conference in Albany, New Zealand, attracting around 200 attendees, mainly from Australia, New Zealand, and South Asia.
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Dr. Greg Rushton presenting his research at ASERA 2024
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The conference was attended by TSEC's Dr. Gregory Rushton, whose presentation explored the social networks of "teacher leaders"—teachers who mentor and support their peers in addition to their teaching duties. Dr. Rushton's research found that teacher leaders trained by leadership initiatives often develop broader professional networks at the state and national levels, which unexpectedly makes them more likely to leave their teaching positions for roles outside the classroom. He suggested that redesigning leadership programs to focus more on local engagement could help retain these talented educators in teaching roles.
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He shared with this international audience his findings, which suggest that while teacher leadership can improve educational practices, leadership programs might need to be redesigned to better retain teachers. Dr. Rushton proposed using an upcoming teacher leadership development program, LEADS, to focus on leadership activities that reinforce teachers' connections and leadership identity to their local schools and communities rather than expanding their networks to higher governmental levels, which could help maintain their commitment to teaching and to their local community.
The innovative approach discussed during his presentation involves combining teaching and local leadership roles, as seen in another Chattanooga district project where teachers with dual local roles had no attrition. This model offers a promising strategy for balancing leadership development with teacher retention, highlighting the need for effective program design to create better educational environments.
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| The Hobbit Movie Set visited by Dr. Greg Rushton and his family while in New Zealand
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Announcing the 2025 Southeastern STEM Education Research Conference: Join Us in Birmingham! |
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TSEC is excited to share plans for the 2025 Southeastern STEM Education Research Conference (S2ERC). Celebrating our 19th year, this regional conference attracts educators and researchers with the collective intent of improving STEM education for grades K-20.
This year’s event will be held January 10th and 11th, 2025 on the beautiful campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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S2ERC Abstract Submission Portal is now open.
The deadline for Priority Consideration is September 20th at 11:59 pm CT. with a final deadline of October 4th at 11:59 pm CT.
Call for reviewers is also open. We could not offer S2ERC without our volunteer reviewers. Of course, assignments can be reviewed and scored digitally from the comfort of one’s home or office.
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Campus In-Reach: TSEC Faculty Partners
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TSEC is fortunate to have formal partnerships with faculty across STEM education on campus. One of the ways we achieve these partnerships is through the Associate Director and Faculty Fellow programs.
TSEC welcomes any permanent, full-time faculty member, from any academic unit, with a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Center (i.e., to improve K-20 STEM education both locally and nationally by identifying and addressing critical issues that promote access, equity, innovation, and leadership).
Email Dr. Gregory Rushton with questions.
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Grants Submitted
Advancing the Culture of Teaching in STEM through Diffusion of Strength-Based Reflexivity, Beiler-Baxter, S.K., Gardner, G., Rushton, G.T., National Science Foundation (NSF), $1,334,669, 2024-2029.
Exploring Mentorship Dynamics: Science Norms and Border Crossing for First-Generation College Students, Hosbein, K., Barnes, M. E., Caputo, J., Carter, L., Johnson, S., National Science Foundation (NSF), $1,929,758, 2025-2028.
Noyce Track 4: iTREKS Collaborative Research, Rushton, G., Evert, K., McGuire, P., Clayton, G., Evans, P., National Science Foundation (NSF), $1,232,951, 2025-2028.
NSF Noyce Track 4: ATLAS - Advancing Teacher Leadership through Advantaging Systems, Rushton G., Smith, Yow, Lotter, National Science Foundation (NSF), $645,069, 2025-2029.
S-STEM: Scholarships for MS and PhD Students in Data Science (S4DS), Gamble, K., Wu, Q., Wallin, J., Rushton, G.T., National Science Foundation (NSF), $1,999,076, 2025-2030.
Transformed Learning: Transform Engineering and Science Laboratories with New Dimensions, Zhang, H., Rushton, G.T., Henderson, R., Seipelt-Thiemann, R., National Science Foundation (NSF), $899,493, 2024-2027.
Active Grants
Advancing the Culture of Teaching in STEM through Diffusion of Strength-Based Reflexivity (ACT-STEM). Bleiler-Baxter, S., Rushton, G., Gardner, G., National Science Foundation (NSF), $1,199,915, 2024-2029.
Agri-analytics Fellowship: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Expanding Career Pathways for Undergraduate Students. Ragland, K., Jin, Y., Cui, S., Mosley, C. USDA-NIFA-REEU. $749,443. 2023-2028.
AgXplore Professional Development Institute for Middle School Agriculture Teachers. Ragland, K., Mosley, C. 2023. USDA-NIFA-PDAL. $500,000. 2023-2026.
An Investigation of Virtual Reality Initiatives and Workforce Development. Mosley, C., Sloane, M.E., Jin, Y., Ragland, K. Institute of Museum and Library Services. $549,574.
Beginnings: Creating and Sustaining a Diverse Community of Expertise in Quantum Information Science (EQUIS) Across the Southeastern United States. Terletska, H., Rushton, G. T., National Science Foundation (NSF), $264,322, 2023-2026.
Collaborative Research: A Delphi Study to Develop and Assessment of Departmental Culture Effects on Biology Graduate Student Teaching Professional Development. Gardner, G. (PI), Marbach-Ad, G., Miller, K., Schussler, E. NSF ECR. $238,371.
Collaborative Research: Exploring the Impact of Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship Programs on Teacher Retention: The Role of Motivation, Leadership, and School-Work Environment, Rushton, G. T., National Science Foundation (NSF), $214,350, 2020-2024.
Curriculum Integration Grant - President's Commission on the Status of Women, Ranganathan, J., $2,700, 2024.
Deeper Learning Professional Development for High School Agriculture Teachers, Jin Y., Mosley, C., Song, C. USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), $450,000, 2023-2025.
Exploring Mentorship Dynamics: Science Norms and Border Crossing for First-Generation College Students, Hosbein, K., Vincent-Ruz, P., Nardo, J., National Science Foundation (NSF), $591,807, 2024-2027.
Incorporating Learning Assistants into High DFW Science Courses to Decrease DFW Rates, Hosbein, K., Barnes, M. E., $50,000, 2024-2025.
Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 2 Professional Development Award, Sloane, M.E., $4,000, 2024.
Noyce Track 3 LEADS: Leaders in Education Advancing Data Science, Rushton, G., Kranbuhl, K., Gamble, K., Jones, S., Miller, K., National Science Foundation (NSF), $2,990,932.
NSF INCLUDES Alliance: The Alliance of Students with Disabilities for Inclusion, Networking, and Transition Opportunities in STEM (TAPDINTO-STEM), Bleiler-Baxter, SK. National Science Foundation (NSF) EES- 2119902, $109,000, 2021-2026.
Preparation and Refinement of Postdocs in STEM for Disciplinary-Based Education Research (PROPS for DBER). Gardner, G. E., Rushton, G. T., Kaplan, J. J., Bleiler-Baxter, S. K., Barnes, M. E., National Science Foundation STEM Education Organizational Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (STEM Ed OPRF), Federal, $1,249,445.
Research Initiation: Embodied and Student-Centered Robotics in the Professional Formation of Engineers. Zhang, H., Rushton, G. T., National Science Foundation (NSF), $199,683, 2023-2025.
STEMulating Leaders Within the Middle Tennessee STEM Innovation Hub. Ragland, K., Battelle Education, $35,000, 2024.
Sub-award: NEXTGENeration Inclusion Consortium: Attracting and Engaging the Underserved in the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences Workforce. Mosley, C., Ragland, K., Carter, J., Cui, S., Haruna, S. USDA-NIFA-NEXTGEN. $901,626, 2023-2028.
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-FANE, Cui, S., Mosley, C., Haruna, S., Corns, K., Otter, R., Rushton, G., USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), $749,924, 2021-2024.
Using Research Practice Partnerships to Take Preliminary Steps towards a Full-fledged Investigation of the Influence of Teacher Leaders on STEM Teacher Effectiveness and Retention, Rushton, G. T., National Science Foundation (NSF), $75,000, 2023-2024.
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Altman, C., & Mosley, C., & Cui, S. (2024). Digital agriculture summer camp – A comparative analysis of the first and second-year camp participants’ knowledge and postsecondary STEM interests. Poster Session Proceedings of the Annual Research Conference of The American Association for Agricultural Education. 51(1), 376-379. Retrieved from https://aaea.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/National/2024Meeting/2024AAAEPosterProceedings.pdf
Barth, S. G. Criswell, B. A., Smith, W. M., Rushton G. T. (2024). Modeling how professional development interacts with teacher leaders’ outcome expectancies and school environment perceptions, International Journal of Leadership in Education, DOI: 10.1080/13603124.2024.2307877.
Fateh, S., Ayangbola, O. T., Reid , J. W. ; Zakher, S. Kirbulut, G., Demet, Z., Phelps, A. J., Malone, A., Rushton, G. T. (2024). Small Group Conversations in a POGIL-based Class: How English Learners Engage in Joint Knowledge Construction Process to Reach a Shared Understanding, Journal of Chemical Education. In Press.
Mosley, C. (2024). Podcasting as an approach for preparing preservice agriculture teachers to teach controversial topics. Poster Session Proceedings of the Annual Research Conference of The American Association for Agricultural Education. 51(1), 48-51. Retrieved from https://aaea.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/National/2024Meeting/ 2024AAAEPosterProceedings.pdf
Mosley, C., Ragland, K., & Jin, Y. (2024). Addressing professional development needs of middle school-based agricultural education teachers through CASE AgXplore training. Poster Session Proceedings of the Annual Research Conference of The American Association for Agricultural Education. 51(1), 305-308. Retrieved from https://aaea.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/National/2024Meeting/2024AAAEPosterProceedings.pdf
Ndembera, R.; Zhu, Y.; Ray, H, G,; Rushton, G. T. (2024). Which factors contribute to standardized test scores for prospective general science teachers: An analysis of the PraxisⓇ General Science Content Knowledge Test. Discover Education. In Press.
Shepherd, L., & Mosley, C. (2024). Exploring preservice teacher food practices in the context of teaching food science topics. Poster Session Proceedings of the Annual Research Conference of The American Association for Agricultural Education. 51(1), 408-411. Retrieved from https://aaea.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/National/2024Meeting/2024AAAEPosterProceedings.pdf
Talanquer, V., Cole, R., & Rushton, G. T. (2024). Thinking and Learning in Nested Systems: The Classroom Level. Journal of Chemical Education. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c00839.
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Thank You to our TSEC Faculty and Staff
Gregory Rushton, Ph.D., Director
Kevin Ragland, Ph.D., Associate Director
Echell Eady, Ed.D., Assistant Director of Recruitment & Community Engagement
Melanie McQuistion, Program Assistant
Aspen Malone, Research Project Manager
Chaney Mosley, Ph.D., Associate Director
Heather Green, MST, Faculty Fellow
Brooke Busbee, Post-Grad Worker
Ashlee Schafer, Post-Grad Worker
Kyra Ippolito, Student Worker
Lucas Davis, Student Worker
Stephanie Figueroa, Student Worker
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