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Nick Stroud

Formerly the Research and Development Coordinator, NYC Center for Space Science Education

• BA, Astronomy and Physics, University of Wisconsin - Madison
• MA, Astrophysics, SUNY - Stony Brook
• PhD, Science Education, Teachers College - Columbia University

Science learning and attitudes toward science within informal science education

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nick.stroud@gmail.com

Meghan Groome

Consultant, American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History

• BA, Drama and Biology, Colorado College
• Course work in Museum Studies
• PhD, Science Education, Teachers College - Columbia University

Interest in informal learning environments, urban ecology, and student question asking practices

mgroome@amnh.org

Rachel Connolly

Director, Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium, Univ. of Louisville

Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium

• BS, Physics and Astronomy, Denison University
• Course work in Astrophysics, Columbia University
• PhD candidate, Science Education, Teachers College - Columbia University

Research and development in the fields of space and astrophysical education, with a focus on the informal setting

rachel.connolly@louisville.edu

Keith Sheppard

Director of Science Education, Center for Science and Mathematics Education, Stony Brook University

Center for Science and Mathematics Education

• BSc, Liverpool University
• PGCE, Christ’s College, Liverpool University
• EdD, Teachers College - Columbia University

Student scientific understanding and conceptual change learning. The role of computers and technology in science teacher education. History of Science Education

ksheppard@notes.cc.sunysb.edu