Research
The faculty of the Mallinson Institute for Science Education at Western Michigan University cover a wide range of research topics. Faculty members are listed below under each of their primary and secondary research interests.
Content specific teaching and learning research
Biology
Chemistry
- Primary: Grunert Kowalske
- Secondary: Cobern, Pleasants
Earth science
Physics
Interdisciplinary research
College science teaching
K-12 science teacher education
K-12 curriculum and instruction
History and philosophy of science and science education
(including the nature of science and cultural studies)
Evaluation and assessment
Diffusion and dissemination of education innovations
Women and underrepresented minorities in STEM
- Primary: Grunert Kowalske
- Secondary: Petcovic