{"id":25650,"date":"2025-09-06T07:38:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T11:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/?page_id=25650"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:11:06","slug":"stem-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/about-tpte\/interdisciplinary-learning-and-teaching-ilt-in-early-childhood-design-and-technology-and-stem-unit\/stem-education\/","title":{"rendered":"STEM Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fw_orange--banner is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull banner__img is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1292\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/science-math.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/science-math.jpg 1292w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/science-math-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/science-math-1024x487.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/science-math-768x365.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1292px) 100vw, 1292px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide banner_content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The STEM Education area of study prepares future educators and researchers to teach and study mathematics and science learning and how to integrate educational technology across PreK-16 settings. Through coursework, field experiences, and research opportunities, students explore how to design engaging instruction, support diverse learners, and consider research-based practices. Graduates are equipped to lead in classrooms, schools, and broader community spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:tpteinfo@utk.edu\">Request More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull tab-box has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tab-box__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list tab-box__list\">\n<li><a href=\"#programs\">Degree Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faculty\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#work\">Recent Work from Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"programs\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faculty and students engage in research on how people learn mathematics, science and educational technology across PreK-16 settings. Areas of focus include curriculum design, classroom assessment, identity development, and the use of varied resources to support meaningful STEM learning. This work supports the creation of accessible and empowering learning experiences\u2014and prepares future educators, researchers, and leaders to make a lasting impact in mathematics and science education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">STEM Education programs offer both undergraduate and graduate studies and pathways to becoming a teacher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the VolsTeach program, we offer a Bachelor of Science (B. S.) degree focused on mathematics or science education and a Minor in mathematics or science education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/undergraduate-programs\/majors-and-minors\/\">More on B. S. in Education focusing on Secondary Math<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/undergraduate-programs\/majors-and-minors\/\">More on B. S. in Education focusing on Secondary Science<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/undergraduate-programs\/majors-and-minors\/#minors\">More on Secondary Math and Science Minor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer Master of Science (M. S.), Educational Specialist (Ed. S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) degrees that provide opportunities for focused study in Mathematics and\/or Science Education, and Educational Technology. The M. S. and Ed. S. programs offer pathways for both individuals seeking teacher licensure and those who already hold a teaching license. We also offer a Graduate Certificate in STEM Leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#ms\">More on Graduate Certificate in STEM Leadership<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#ms\">More on M. S. in Teacher Education focusing on Math\/Science Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#eds\">More on Ed. S. in Teacher Education focusing on Math\/Science Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#eds\">More on Ed. S. in Teacher Education focusing on Educational Technology (online)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#phd\">More on Ph. D. in Teacher Education focusing on Math\/Science Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#phd\">More on Ph. D. in Teacher Education focusing on Interdisciplinary STEM Education<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bg-para-q_sc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax bg-para__pic\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"STEM Education student teacher teaching students about water quality testing at pond\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-26211 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/06\/TPTE-New-Website-STEM-Ed-Program-Area-Middle-Page-Photo-2000x851px-1024x436.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#6e6e4b\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bg-para__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-para__cl cl-lf has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>Students engage in research and practice to make STEM education learning meaningful, empowering, and connected.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEM Education Faculty&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faculty\" class=\"wp-block-group profileCardContainer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Aydeniz_Mehmet_2024.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Aydeniz_Mehmet_2024.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Aydeniz_Mehmet_2024-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Aydeniz_Mehmet_2024-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Mehmet Aydeniz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:maydeniz@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/mehmet-aydeniz\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cosby_Missy.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cosby_Missy.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cosby_Missy-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Cosby_Missy-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Missy Cosby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:mdcosby@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/missy-d-cosby\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/Harper_Frances.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/Harper_Frances.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/Harper_Frances-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/01\/Harper_Frances-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Frances Harper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:francesharper@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/frances-harper\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Hodge_Lynn.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Hodge_Lynn.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Hodge_Lynn-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Hodge_Lynn-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Lynn Hodge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Professor and Director of the Center for Enhancing Education in Mathematics and Sciences (CEEMS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:lhodge4@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/lynn-hodge\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Kim_Nick.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24437\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Nicholas Kim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Research Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:nkim2@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/nicholas-kim\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Kirkpatrick_Yolanda.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24441\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Yolanda Kirkpatrick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Clinical Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:yfkirkpa@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/yolanda-kirkpatrick\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Landry_Geri.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Landry_Geri.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Landry_Geri-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Landry_Geri-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Geri Landry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:glandry@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/geri-landry\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/05\/Shalaunda-Reeves-Sp-26-UT-Academic-Honors.jpg\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-26164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/05\/Shalaunda-Reeves-Sp-26-UT-Academic-Honors.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/05\/Shalaunda-Reeves-Sp-26-UT-Academic-Honors-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/05\/Shalaunda-Reeves-Sp-26-UT-Academic-Honors-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Shalaunda Reeves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:glandry@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/geri-landry\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"work\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing Recent Work From Faculty and Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Future in Educational Research<\/strong><br>Harper, F. K., Larson, J.A., Quinn, M., Caudle, L., Parker, B., Sadovnik, A., &amp; The CRRAFT Partnership (2024). An unplugged remix of culturally responsive computing for early childhood education. <em>Future in Educational Research<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi-org.utk.idm.oclc.org\/10.1002\/fer3.41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi-org.utk.idm.oclc.org\/10.1002\/fer3.41<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>International Journal of Engineering Education<\/strong><br>Carter,B., Reeves, S.M., Caro, V., Garbocci- Schmittlen, J., Millunchick, J. M. (2025).\u00a0Material Science Education Research for Effective Teaching: Systemic Review. International Journal of Engineering Education, 41(5),1-12.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BioScience<\/strong><br>Cuddington, K., Abbott, K., Adler, F., Aydeniz, M&nbsp; and others (2023). Challenges and opportunities to build quantitative self-confidence in biologists. <em>BioScience<\/em>, 73(5), 364\u2013375. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/biosci\/biad015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/biosci\/biad015<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Annual Conference (ALER)<\/strong><br>Jordan, J., Broemmel, A., &amp; Bentley, K.<strong> <\/strong>(2023, November). <em>Professional Teacher Vision Journal: Following the Transformation of Preservice Teacher Beliefs<\/em>. Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Annual Conference (ALER), Santa Fe, NM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Antiracism in Early Childhood Education<\/strong><br>Starks, F.D. &amp; Cosby, M. (in press). Herstory: Exploring Black women educators\u2019 cultivation of homeplace for the support and nurturing of Black children. In V. Bamsey &amp; L.J. 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