Advisory board

The Advisory Board is designed to provide independent feedback on the planned activities and project management.  Members were chosen with attention to the particular context of this research.

Nathan Brockman

Curator, Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing at Reiman Gardens in Ames
Nathan has rich experiences to share in outreach and education in entomology, including development and delivery of tailored and accessible entomology education for diverse audiences.

Janet Hecsh

Associate Dean of Faculty & Research, College of Business Administration at Sacramento State University
Janet is an expert progressive-oriented teacher and teacher educator and experienced in university-school-community partnerships for school reform.

Alberto Rodriguez

Mary Endres Professor in Elementary Education and Professor of Science Education, Purdue University
Alberto is an accomplished researcher of interdisciplinary and transformative approaches to science and science education.

Mark Windschitl

Professor of Science Teaching and Learning at the University of Washington
Mark’s research focuses on the early career development of science teachers and is the lead author of Ambitious Science Teaching (Harvard Ed Press).