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Meredith L. McAllister (Beilfuss) Butler University

College of Education 4600 Sunset Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 940-8416

[email protected]

Education Ph. D. Curriculum and Instruction 2004 Indiana University Science Education Science content in Geology M. A. Geography 2002 Western Michigan University

Major coursework: geographic information systems, remote sensing, and urban planning.

M. A. Science Education 2001 Western Michigan University

Major coursework: cognitive science, motivation and learning theory, and history of science education. Learning in the prairie, master’s thesis

B. A. Earth Science Education 1997 Albion College Minor: Biology Certification State of Michigan: Provisional Teaching Certificate

Endorsements: Secondary Education, 7-12

Biology, Earth Science, Geography

Project WILD, Project WET, Project Learning Tree, Population Connection Facilitator Certificates

Professional Work Experience 2007- present Associate Professor, Middle/Secondary Program Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in secondary methods and supervising student teachers. I continue to conduct research in the area of students’ mental models of scientific phenomena, undergraduate fieldwork in science, and preservice teacher preparation. Tenured 2012.


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2004-2007 Assistant Professor, Science Education Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in science education and conducting research in the area of students’ mental models of scientific phenomena.

2002-2003 Graduate Research Assistant, Science Education

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Supported by a grant from the Assessment of Student Achievement in Higher Education program in the Division of Undergraduate Education (NSF) to study college students’ conceptions of the Earth and Earth processes.

2001-2002 Associate Instructor, Science Education Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Responsibilities included teaching undergraduate courses in science education.

2000-2001 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Responsibilities included teaching undergraduate courses in science education and geography.

1999-2000 Secondary Science Teacher Paw Paw Community Education, Paw Paw, MI Developed and implemented biology and earth science curriculum for a diverse

student body, ages 15-18. Promoted opportunities for formal and informal science inquiry. Drama coach. Full-time teaching position.

1998-1999 Secondary Science Teacher Albion Senior High School, Albion, MI

Developed and implemented biology and earth science curriculum and inclusive classroom management practices for grades 9-12. Promoted after school activities around science themes. Continued professional development in the areas of cooperative strategies and block scheduling. Full-time teaching position.

1997-1998 Outdoor Educator and Special Events Coordinator TVA’s Land Between The Lakes, Golden Pond, KY Developed and implemented environmental education and interpretation

programs for all age groups- primarily K-6. Coordinated, promoted, and supervised a variety of special events. One and one-half years of service.

1995-1997 AmeriCorps National Service Volunteer

Implementation of weekly environmental education lessons in a third grade class, which lead to the subsequent creation and maintenance of a local children’s garden. Coordinated and supervised a neighborhood environmental kids camp. Obtained training in: community building; media presentation; volunteer recruitment; and, CPR and First Aid. Part-time service for two years while a full-time undergraduate student.


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1993-1994 Research Assistant Kansas Geological Survey, Lawrence, KS

Hydrology laboratory duties: analysis of core samples using various techniques; data entry of testing results; calibration of pressure transducers and other lab equipment. Part-time responsibilities while a full-time undergraduate student.

University Courses Taught Butler University Undergraduate: ED 112 Introduction to Teaching This introductory course helps potential teachers explore the essential questions: How do people learn? What is curriculum and where does it come from? What is the teacher’s role in the school? What role does the community take in the education of children? Do I want to be a teacher?

FYS 102 Wilderness: Act of Creation At the end of this course, students will have an understanding of the environmental movement and how it emerged from our American perspective of “wilderness”. This will include the philosophical, historical, and legal background of wilderness and the environmental movement. Both ecological and sociological approaches to environmental and conservation problems/solutions, current issues, and current research related to these concepts is explored.

SW219 World Geography Through Media and Maps This course introduces students to the discipline of Geography and to a regional geographic approach to understanding our world. The aims of the course are to 1) gain and understanding of geographic concepts and tools, 2) take a holistic approach to understanding earth’s peoples, places, and global problems, and, 3) research a number of themes including environmental change, impacts of globalization, migration, cultural shifts, economic and social development, and different notions of sustainability. The class brings together physical geography, climate, ecology, culture, mapping, politics, history, and economics to investigate contemporary geographic issues at multiple scales. Taught online. ED 244 Concepts of Education A course designed to help students develop social, historical, and philosophical perspectives of schooling including legal, economic, ethical and multicultural foundations for the professional educator in a democratic society and their implications for classroom communication, organization, and management.

NW 260 Earth Systems Science: Human and Environment Interaction This course focuses on the application of scientific principles to achieve understanding of the global earth environment. The human relationship with the environment and possible solutions to environmental problems, such as global climate change, are considered. Includes a fieldwork experience in the Indianapolis community. ED 324 Secondary General Methods The goal of this course is to increase the preservice teachers’ skills and understanding of the teaching process. Specifically this course will help students plan and evaluate a unit of study as well as to practice effective teaching methods and strategies.


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ED 327 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies for the Middle Grades The study of a variety of curriculum designs and instructional strategies utilized at the middle grades level. Emphasis is placed on strategies and innovative middle level programs and practices. Trends and issues regarding middle level education are examined. ED 433 Integrated General and Special Methods This course integrates special teaching methods with a practicum in secondary education. The class requires extensive field experiences and will be taught off campus in a high school setting where Butler students will experience secondary special methods taught and modeled by veteran classroom teachers. ED 434 Student Teaching Seminar A professional seminar, which meets during student teaching phases, and focuses on relationships with students, personnel, lesson planning, teaching, extra-curricular expectations, classroom management, professional development, career search and reflection on student teaching issues. Graduate: ED 700: Project/Thesis (M.S.) This course is for those graduate students completing their master’s thesis. Credit and hours arranged (hours to be taken immediately before completion of degree).

Indiana State University Undergraduate:

SCED 393 Science in the Elementary Classroom: SCED 393 is a course that provides elementary education majors with integrative inquiry experiences in the areas of physical, biological, and earth sciences. State and national science standards are emphasized. This course also has a laboratory component (SCED 393L). SCED 396L/398L The Teaching of Science in the Junior High/Middle School: Designed to present those techniques of science instruction and instructional materials most applicable to the teaching of science in middle and high school. SCED 402 Teaching an Integrated Unit in Science: Guidance for and experience in teaching an integrated unit of science content and writing a professional report based on that instruction. Graduate: 673 Topics in Science Education: Topics not usually presented in traditional science education courses. This particular course was taught in 2007 as an exploration of grades 5-12 students understanding, misconceptions, and conceptual change issues related to various earth science concepts. 680 Problems and Research in the Teaching of Science: Selected topics designed for the individual who wishes to carry out special projects in the area of science education.


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685S Advanced Methods Seminar in the Teaching of Science: Experiences in the pedagogies of science instruction for teachers. This course is designed for students who have a special interest in the teaching of science and/or require special instruction pertaining to one or more specific science curriculum projects.

Indiana University Undergraduate: E328 Elementary Science Methods: E328 is a course that provides elementary education majors with inquiry experiences and to help students develop more positive attitudes about science in order to increase their confidence in their ability to do science. Q200 Introduction to Scientific Inquiry: Q200 is a laboratory-based course that provides elementary education majors with a background in the science process skills needed to complete required science courses.

Western Michigan University Undergraduate: SCI 190 Earth Science for Elementary Educators: laboratory-based course designed for prospective elementary teachers. The objectives of the course are to aid students in developing meaningful and functional understanding of key earth science concepts and their interrelations; to provide students with open-ended problem solving environments that facilitate insight in the nature of science as an intellectual activity; explore alternate conceptions of scientific phenomena; to help students develop more positive attitudes about science and increase their confidence in their ability to do science. Geog 102 World Geography, Media and Maps: This course presents an introduction to the geography of the earth. This includes the earth as the home of humans, major urban concentrations, descriptive physical characteristics of continents and countries, political subdivision, and general man-land relationships that reflect cultural preferences. Information delivery will be through textual material with a major concentration of carefully selected audiovisual and map study activities to enhance investigating the character of distant places. Consulting Work 2005 Science Education In-service Consultant to Vigo County Schools. Four in-

service workshops were conducted on science inquiry activities for grades 4, 1, 2, and K.

2001- 2004 Evaluating alternative teacher certification program for the University of Missouri-Columbia, with Dr. William Boone as lead consultant. Sandra Abell, University of Missouri-Columbia, was acting as the primary investigator for this grant.


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Grants Internal

2004 Information Technology Mini-grant PI $4,335 2005 Liberal Learning in Action Grant Co-PI $1,526

2006 Undergraduate Fellowship: TJ Porter PI $ 500 Liberal Learning in Action Grant PI $1250 Community Research Grant PI $ 300 2009 Butler Awards Committee (BAC) PI $5,000 2009 Holcomb Awards Committee PI $ 800 2009/2010 BAC travel grants PI $1,000 2009 Butler Summer Institute (D. Konigsbacher) Co-PI $3,500 2010/2011 BAC travel grants PI $ 500 2011 Core Curriculum Grant PI $ 350 2011 SENCER Application for Attendance Grant PI $ 500 2011 Butler Summer Institute (Abby Soltis) Co-PI $3,500 2012 HAC travel grant PI $1,000 2013 HAC travel grant PI $1,000 2013 BAC workshop grant PI $ 500 2014 Innovation Fund (not funded) PI $42,000

External 2005 Robert Noyce Scholarship Program Co-PI $491,303

Promoting Visualization in Small Museum Settings: The VizRoom (Indiana Space Grant Consortium) PI $15,590

Incorporating Remote Sensing Technology into the High School Science Classroom. (Indiana Space Grant Consortium)PI $3,500

Undergraduate Research Project: Promoting Conceptual Change of Undergraduates: Declarative and Configurational Understanding of Biomes Using Animations and Digital (Indiana Space Grant Consortium) PI $ 500

2006 Geography Educator’s Network of Indiana: Spring Workshop- 2006 PI $5,000 Indiana Department of Education: “Geography Educator’s Network of Indiana- Professional Development Grant” (Indiana Department of Education)

Co-PI $ 33,000


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2007 Geography Educator’s Network of Indiana: Spring Workshop- 2007 PI $5,000

2008 Geography Educator’s Network of Indiana: Spring Workshop- 2008

PI $5,000

2008 Science Education for New Civic Engagements (SENCER) NSF Co-PI $3000 (plus match from Lily to =$6000)

2009 I-ATE mini-grant PI $ 500 2014 NSF: Development and Dissemination of Modern Earth & Space Science

College Teaching Suite. Co-PI $2.4 million (not funded- rated Very Good) Resubmitted 10/14 at $249,646)

Publications

Refereed

McAllister, M, Yang, L. & Allen, M. (Summer, 2015). Dorothy Gabel: A life of service.

Edited by Pedersen, J.E., Finson, K., & Spector, B. Going back for our future II: Carrying forward the spirit of pioneers of science education. Information Age, Charlotte, NC.

McAllister, M. (2014). A study of undergraduate students’ alternative conceptions of

Earth’s interior using drawing tasks. Journal Of Astronomy & Earth Sciences Education (Jaese), 1(1), 39-53.

McAllister, M & Dickerson, D. (Fall, 2014). Exploring conceptual understandings of

groundwater through student’s interviews and drawings. The Spectrum, 40(2), 24-32.

McAllister, M. (Winter, 2014). Making Science Matter: School/University partnerships for successful teacher education. The Spectrum, 39(3), 34-38. McAllister, M., & Speer, J. (Spring, 2014). The value of field research as an

undergraduate experience: A case study in structural geology. Michigan Science Teachers Association Journal, 59(1), 1-12.

McAllister, M. (Summer, 2014). Promoting conceptual change of preservice teachers declarative and configurational understanding of biomes using animations and digital images from space. The Spectrum, 40(1), 24-29.


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Hagevik, R., McAllister, M., & Dickerson, D. (Spring 2014) Using Multiple representations in teaching various disciplines of science. Michigan Science Teachers Association Journal 59(1), 16-22.

McAllister, M. & Soltis, A., (Fall, 2013) Become a weedtracker: Mapping invasive species using GPS and Google Earth, The Spectrum, 39(2), 22 – 23. Soltis, A. & McAllister, M. (Spring, 2013). Herbarium inquiry: Going digital. The

Spectrum, 39(1), 22-24. McAllister, M., Yang, L., and Bondy, J. (Spring, 2013). Water on the move: Guiding students through a journey of water on Earth. The Spectrum, 39 (1), 10-16. McAllister, M., Latimer, J., & Yang, L. (April, 2013). Connecting pre-service

elementary school teachers to local scientific issues: A way to motivate. In The Trenches, Vol. 3 (2).

Capps, D., McAllister, M., & Boone, W. (May, 2013) Alternative conceptions

concerning the earth's interior exhibited by Honduran students. Journal of Geoscience Education, Vol 61 (2), 231-239

McAllister, M. & Yang, L. (Winter, 2013). Wind and water: Teaching about erosion

The Spectrum Vol 38 (3) 36-37. McAllister, M., & Craig, C., (Winter, 2013) Visualization in science education: Computer animations and simulations. The Spectrum Vol 38 (3) 46-51. McAllister, M., & Yang., L. (Fall, 2012) An activity for teaching erosive power using

stream boards. The Spectrum, Vol. 38 (2) 32-34. Yang, L & McAllister, M (Spring 2012). Case studies of children’s prior knowledge and

understandings of the concept of substance. Michigan Science Teachers Association, Vol. 57(1), 15-26.

Yang, L., Soprano, K., McAllister, M. (2012) What are elementary and middle

school students expected to learn about the Sun and Moon in Taiwan and the US? Science Education International, Vol. 23. 241-267.

Beilfuss, M., & Speer, J. (Spring, 2011). Plate tectonics in the classroom. The Spectrum

Vol. 37(1), 27-30. Beilfuss, M., & Speer, J. (Fall, 2011). The connection between fieldwork

experiences and student attitudes towards the environment. The Spectrum. Vol. 37(2), 26-29.


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Beilfuss, M. & Yang, L. (Summer, 2011) Fossil collecting: St. Leon, IN. The Hoosier Science Teacher, Vol XXXVI (4), 124-126.

Beilfuss, M., & Yang, L. (Spring, 2011) Learning in the prairie: A comparison of field

sketching and photography data collection methods among secondary students. Michigan Science Teacher Association, Vol. 56(1) 18-40.

Craig, C., & Beilfuss, M. (Spring, 2011) Conceptual development: Understanding atmospheric concepts. Michigan Science Teacher Association, Vol. 56(1) 3-5. Acheson, G. & Beilfuss, M. (2010) Analysis of college students’

spatial knowledge and misconceptions related to the Earth’s major biomes. Research in Geographic Education, Vol. 12 (1), 64-79.

Yang, L. & Beilfuss, M (Fall, 2010).Examining Elementary Science Curricula Using

Reform-Based Standards. The Spectrum, Vol 36(2). Beilfuss, M & Yang, L. (Summer, 2010) Looking at the world in a whole new light: The

history of the development of satellite platforms and multispectral scanners for remote sensing.. The Hoosier Science Teacher, Vol XXXV (4), pp.119-121.

Beilfuss, M (Spring, 2010). Nature of science: Research informs practice- The ‘Block’

Activity. The Spectrum Vol. 36(1)34-36. Yang, L., Beilfuss, M., & Latimer, J. (Winter, 2008). Earth Science Virtual Fieldtrip

Sites. The Hoosier Science Teacher, Vol. XXXIV (2) 40-42. Beilfuss, M., Sparks, D., & Henman, K. (Spring, 2008) Echolocation. The Hoosier Science Teacher, Vol. XXXIII (3) 84-86. Beilfuss, M. & Hansen, D. (2007, Fall). Using science as a tool to promote literacy for

ESL students. INTESOL Journal (Indiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) 4(1) 34-42.

Beilfuss, M. (2007, Fall) Connecting cognitive research and science education. Michigan Science Teachers Association 52(2) 6-8. Yang, L., Beilfuss, M. (Spring, 2007). Scientific Literacy: Historical Perspectives

The Spectrum, Vol. 33 (1) 26-30. Beilfuss, M. & White, O. (Spring, 2007). Women Scientists in America, Before

Affirmative Action 1940-1972: How far have we come? A book review. The Spectrum, Vol. 33 (1) 14-18.

Beilfuss, M., Sparks, D., & Henman, K. (Spring, 2007) The Indiana Bat. The Hoosier Science Teacher, Vol. XXXII (3) 69-71.


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Abell, S. K., Boone, W., Arbaugh, F., Lannin, J., Beilfuss, M, Volkman, M, & White, S.

(Sept. 2006). Recruiting future science and mathematics teachers in alternative certification programs. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 17(3) 165-183.

Beilfuss, M., Speer, J. (2005). Achieving scientific literacy in the undergraduate earth

science classroom. Journal for the Liberal Arts and Sciences, 9(4) 13-19. Planinic, M., Boone, W., Krsnick, R., & Beilfuss, M. (2005). Exploring alternative

conceptions from Newtonian dynamic and simple DC circuits: Links between item difficulty and item confidence. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 43(2), 150-171.

Libarkin, J.C., Anderson, S., Beilfuss, M., Boone, W., Dahl, J., & Kurdziel, J., (January,

2005) Qualitative analysis of college students' ideas about the Earth: interviews and open-ended questionnaires. Journal of Geoscience Education 53(1).

Beilfuss, M., (2004). Analysis of students' spatial knowledge and misconceptions related

to earthquakes and volcanoes. Research in Geographic Education, 3(1), 76-82. Libarkin, J., Beilfuss, M., & Kurdziel, J., (Jan. 2003). Research methodologies in

science education: Mental models and cognition in education, Journal of Geoscience Education, 51(1), 121-126.

Anderson, S.W., Libarkin, J., Beilfuss, M., Dahl, J., & Boone, W.J., (2002). Analysis of

college students' ideas about geologic time: questionnaires and interviews from four institutions. Eos Transactions, American Geophysical Union, v.83, p. S115.

Libarkin, J.C., Anderson, S.W., Boone, W., Beilfuss, M., & Dahl, J., (2002).

The Geoscience Concept Test: A new assessment tool based on student Misconceptions. Eos Transactions, American Geophysical Union, v.83, Fall Meeting Supplement. Non-Refereed Publications

McAllister, M (Spring 2012). Butler University College of Education middle/secondary program report for science education. Final report submitted to the National Science Teachers Association Accreditation Committee. Beilfuss, M., Furuness, S., & Corpus, D.(Fall, 2010). Butler University College of

Education Middle/Secondary Program Report for Science Education. Report submitted to the National Science Teachers Association Accreditation Committee.

Beilfuss, M. Rainforest soils (2009). Lesson plan published online at

http://www.iupui.edu/~geni/ Geography Network of Indiana website.


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Beilfuss, M. Remote Sensing Lab (2009). Lesson plan published online at http://www.iupui.edu/~geni/ Geography Network of Indiana website.

Beilfuss, M. Map Puzzle (2009). Lesson plan published online at

http://www.iupui.edu/~geni/ Geography Network of Indiana website. Beilfuss, M. & Yang, L. (Summer, 2009). Geography and Science Education.

Geography Educators’ Network of Indiana Newsletter, 109 (4) 5. Speer, J., Beilfuss, M., & Jones, T. (2008). Follow Up on “Geography Gap in Teacher

Training”: 20 Years Later. Report submitted to the Geography Educators Network of Indiana.

Beilfuss, M. (Summer, 2007). ISU Hosts Weekend Workshop for Second Year.

Geography Educators’ Network of Indiana Newsletter, 107 (3) 1 and 3. Beilfuss, M. & Kozenski, K. (Summer, 2007). Geography & History of the World

Happenings. Geography Educators’ Network of Indiana Newsletter, 107 (4) 1 and 4.

Latimer, J., Beilfuss, M., Gibson, J., Brouillette, E., Ogundare, O, Tiwari, A., Singh, A,

& Akuraju, N. (2007). Geochemistry of the Wabash River and Adjacent Depositional Environments: Research Methods and Community Education Outreach. Proceedings of the Alliance for Excellence Through Engagement and Experiential Learning: Vol 1

Beilfuss, M. (Summer, 2006). Indiana State University Hosts Weekend Workshop.

Geography Educators’ Network of Indiana Newsletter, 106 (3) 6. Beilfuss, M. (2004) A study of undergraduate students’ alternative conceptions of the

Earth’s interior using drawing tasks. Unpublished doctoral thesis, Indiana University

Boone, W., & Beilfuss, M., (2003). University of Missouri: SMAR2T Evaluation Report.

Presented to Sandy Abell, Grant Primary Investigator. Beilfuss, M., & Libarkin, J., (2003). Exploring views of the Earth system through

student drawings, Proceedings of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, p. 98.

Beilfuss, M., Libarkin, J.C., & Kurdziel, J.P., (2002). Analysis of

college students' ideas about the earth through interviews and open-ended questionnaires. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs.


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Beilfuss, M., (2001). Learning in the Prairie. Unpublished master’s thesis, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

McElwee, C., Butler, J., Macpherson, M., Bohling, R., Miller, S., Mennicke, C., Huett,

L., Zenner, C., Mathias,S., Lue, Y., Orcutt, M., Beilfuss, M., & Gonuguntla, K., (1995). Characterization of heterogeneities controlling transport and fate of pollutants in unconsolidated sand and gravel aquifers. Final report to the Department of Defense: Kansas Geological Survey Open-File Report 95-16.

Unpublished Manuscripts

Beilfuss, M., Libarkin, J., & Boone, W. (2003). College students' views of the

Earth's interior: Implications for science educators. Presentations

National/International McAllister, M., Yang, L., Pangan, C., and White, O. (January, 2014) Preservice teachers

consideration of commercial curriculum focused on the concepts of growing plants, food and hunger. Poster presentation at the Association of Science Teacher Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.

McAllister, M & Holm, R. (August, 2012). Concept Inventories: Assessing alternative

conceptions in an earth systems science SENCER course. Poster presentation at the SENCER annual conference, San Jose, CA.

McAllister, M, Pangan, C., & Tuescher, D. (March, 2012). Making Science Matter:

School/University Partnerships for Successful Teacher Education. Paper presentation at the National Science Teachers Association annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Yang, L. Soprano, K., & Beilfuss, M. (January, 2012). A cross-national study on the Sun

and Moon-related learning experiences in standards-informed elementary science curricula. Poster presentation at the Association of Science Teacher Education annual conference in Clearwater, FL.

Yang, L. Soprano, K., & Beilfuss, M. (Summer, 2011). Comparison of space science content standards and curriculum materials between Taiwan and the U.S. Paper

presentation at the Shanghai International Conference on Social Science, Shanghia, China.

Furuness, S., Beilfuss, M. & Wenzel, A. (February, 2011). Novice Teacher Socialization:

Putting Your Educational Philosophy to the Test. Paper presentation at the annual Association of Teacher Educators meeting in Orlando, FL.


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Beilfuss, M., Yang., L & Miranda, J. (January, 2011). Assessing preservice teachers confidence level in using e-portfolio within the elementary science methods classroom. Poster presentation at the annual Association of Science Teacher Education meeting in Minneapolis, MN.

Beilfuss, M. (January, 2011). Earth system science: Testing lead levels within park soils

as a service learning project. Poster presentation at the annual Association of Science Teacher Education meeting in Minneapolis, MN.

Holm, R & Beilfuss, M.(July, 2010). Addressing Environmental Problems in SENCER-

based Courses at Butler University. Poster presented at the Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities conference (SENCER), Asheville, NC.

Beilfuss, & Yang (March, 2010) Learning in the prairie: A comparison of field sketching

and photography data collection methods among secondary student. Poster presented at the National Association for Research Science Teaching, Philadelpia, PA.

Beilfuss, Yang (Feb 2010) Pre-Service Teachers E-Portfolio Self-Efficacy in the

Elementary Science Methods Classroom Paper presented at the Association for Teacher Education annual meeting, Chicago, IL.

Konigsbacher, D., & Beilfuss, M (Feb 2010) Taking Learning and Thinking to New

Levels: The Reggio Inspired Middle School Language Arts Classroom Paper presented at the Association for Teacher Education annual meeting, Chicago, IL.

Beilfuss, Yang, Latimer, J.(Jan 2010) Collecting data in the field: Attitudes of preservice

elementary science teachers after a fieldtrip experience. Poster presented at the Association for Science Teacher Education Annual Meeting, Sacramento, CA.

Beilfuss, M. & Pangan, C. (September, 2009). Edible Schoolyard: Considering social

justice. Paper presented at the National Council for Geographic Education, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Beilfuss, M. & Holm, R. (2009, August). Using multiple forms of assessment in service-

learning courses for non-science majors. Poster presented at the Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities conference (SENCER), Chicago, IL.

Yang, L. & Beilfuss, M (January, 2009). Examining Elementary Curricula Using

Reform-Based Standards: Implications for Using Curriculum Analysis in Elementary Methods Courses. Paper Presented at the Annual Association for Science Teacher Education meeting.


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Holm, R. & Beilfuss, M. (2008, August). Water Quality in the Urban Environment. Poster presented at the Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities conference (SENCER), San Jose, CA.

Beilfuss, M, & Speer, J. (April, 2007). Preparing students for the field in the field.

Paper presented at the Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA.

Beilfuss, M., Hagevik, R. & Dickerson, D. Literature Review: Multiple Representations

in Science Education (2006, April). Panel session presented at the National Association of Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA.

Criag, C., & Beilfuss, M. (2006, April) Alternative conceptions of the Earth-Sun

relationship: Animations as a tool for conceptual change. Paper presented at the Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.

Beilfuss, M. Jensen, R., Boone, W. Abell, S., & De Leon, B. (2005, April) Evaluating

teacher recruitment uitilizing geographic information systems. Paper presented at the Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

Beilfuss, M., Krisseck, L., Boone, W., Trundle, K., White, O., Ucar, S. (2005, January).

Development and Validation of the Geology Content Knowledge Assessment. Paper presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Annual Meeting, Colorado Spring, CO.

Beilfuss, M., Fortney, B., Phillipson-Mower, T., Kraus, R., & Meyer, J. (2005, January)

Strategies for success during the pre-tenure years. Panel session presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Annual Meeting, Colorado Spring, CO.

Fortney, B., Beilfuss, M., Phillipson-Mower, T., Kraus, R., & Meyer, J. (2005, January)

Research meetings between graduate students and senior researchers. Workshop presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Annual Meeting, Colorado Spring, CO.

Abell, S. K., Boone, W., Beilfuss, M., Volkmann, M., Demir, A., Arbaugh, F., Lannin, J.,

Laffey, M., Chandrasekhar, M., & Weaver, J. (2004, March). Recruiting future science and mathematics teachers in alternative certification programs: Strategies tried and lessons learned. Paper presented at the 2004 NSF Teacher Preparation PI Conference, Arlington, VA.


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Beilfuss, M., Dickerson, D., Libarkin, J., & Boone, W., (2004, April). Exploring

conceptual understandings of groundwater through student’s interviews and drawings. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Ruhf, R., Beilfuss, M., Libarkin, J. C., & Boone, W., (2004, April). A conceptual

inventory: Earth’s hydrologic system through students' interviews and drawings. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.

White, O., Beilfuss, M., Libarkin, J., & Boone, W. (2004, April). Analyzing student

perceptions of geological time through the use of graphic timelines. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Abell, S., Boone, W., Beilfuss, M., Volkmann, M., Demir, A., Arbaugh., F., &

Lannin, J., (2004, January). Recruiting future science and mathematics teachers in alternative certification programs: Strategies tried and lessons learned. Paper presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

Meyer, J., Beilfuss, M., Austin, B., Fortney, B., & Greer, U., (2004, January) The

science education job market: Strategies for landing your first job. Panel Session presented at the Association for the Education of the Teachers of Science Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

Meyer, J., Fortney, B., Austin, B., Geer, U., & Beilfuss, M., (2004, January).

Research meetings between graduate students and senior researchers. AETS Graduate Student Forum sponsored pre-conference workshop presented at the Association for the Education of the Teachers of Science Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN.

White, O., Beilfuss, M., Libarkin, J., & Boone, W. (2003, December). Analyzing student perceptions of geological time through the use of graphic timelines. Poster presented at the American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Brassell, S., & Beilfuss, M., Boice, E., (2003, November). Open-ended surveys in the geoscience classroom:Effect of Discussion groups targeting student’s prior knowledge. Paper presented at the Geological Society of America Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.

Beilfuss, M., Pratt, L., & Libarkin, J., (2003, November). Analysis of college students’ ideas about the Earth: Drawings of the global hydrologic system. Poster presented at the Geological Society of America Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.


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Beilfuss, M., Acheson, G., & Stoltman, J., (2003, October). Analysis of college

students’spatial knowledge and misconceptions related to the Earth’s major biomes. Paper presented at the National Council for Geographic Education Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT.

Beilfuss, M., Stoltman, J., & Libarkin, J., (2003, March). Analysis of students' spatial

knowledge and misconceptions related to earthquakes and volcanoes. Paper presented at the American Association of Geographers Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Beilfuss, M., Libarkin, J.C., & Boone, W., (2003, March). Exploring views of the Earth

system through students’ drawings. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Boone, W., Libarkin, J.C., Anderson, S., & Beilfuss, M., (2003, March). Exploring

Earth Science misconceptions of introductory and non-science majors through the development of the GCT (Geoscience Concept Test). Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Kurdziel, J.P., Libarkin, J.C., & Beilfuss, M., (2003, March). College students’

conceptions of evolutionary processes: Probing beyond natural selection, Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Libarkin, J.C., Beilfuss, M., & Kurdziel, J.P., (2003, March). Student cognition about the Earth system. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Beilfuss, M., & Libarkin, J., (2003, January). Analysis of college students’ ideas about

the Earth: Drawings of the Earth’s interior. Poster presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

State/Regional McAllister, M. (2014). Science Education for Global Citizenship: People, Food, Energy

and Sustainability. Workshop presentation at the Hoosier Science Teacher Association annual meeting in Indianapolis, IN.

McAllister, M. (2013). Science Education for Global Citizenship: People, Food, Energy

and Sustainability. Workshop presentation at the Hoosier Science Teacher Association annual meeting in Indianapolis, IN.


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Beilfuss, M. (2010, February) Population Growth. Paper presentation at the Hoosier

Science Teacher Association annual meeting in Indianapolis, IN. Maurer, M & Beilfuss, M. (2010, February) Teaching science visually impaired. Paper

presentation at the Hoosier Science Teacher Association annual meeting in Indianapolis, IN.

Beilfuss, M., Yang., L. & Bondy, J. (2010, February) Water Cycle Misconceptions? How

Do We Change Students’ Minds? Paper presentation at the Hoosier Science Teacher Association annual meeting in Indianapolis, IN.

Beilfuss, M, & Yang, L. (2010, February) Using Remote Sensing in the Classroom .

Paper presentation at the Hoosier Science Teacher Association annual meeting in Indianapolis, IN.

Beilfuss, M & Pangan, C. (2009, October) Can we grow like this? Exploring population,

consumption and carrying capacity. Workshop presented at the Nebraska Association of Science Teachers, Freemont, NE.

Beilfuss, M. & Furuness, S. (2009, September) Training preservice teachers on the

selection and use of science trade books for the elementary classroom: The book review project. Paper presented at the Mid-Atlantic Association of Science Teacher Education meeting, Friendship, OH.

Beilfuss, M., Furuness, S. & Tuescher, D. (2009, September) In-Service teachers

experiencing critical reading strategies for science and society through the Project Approach. Paper presented at the Mid-Atlantic Association of Science Teacher Education meeting, Friendship, OH.

Beilfuss, M., & Pangan, C. (2009, February). Human Footprint Activities for Young

Learners. Workshop presented at the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

Beilfuss, M., & Porter, T. (2008, February).Biomes: Hands on tools for teaching using a

spatial approach. Paper presented at the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN

Beilfuss, M. & Speer, J. (October, 2006). Undergraduate students perceptions of

fieldwork preparedness. Paper presented at the Indiana Academy of Science Annual meeting in Muncie, IN.

Beilfuss, M., & White, O. (October, 2005). Undergraduate misconceptions: A report on

recent studies that assess understanding of earth science concepts. Paper presented at the Indiana Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Terre Haute, IN.


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Beilfuss, M., & Libarkin, J., (2004, February). Exploring views of the interior of the Earth through students’ drawings. Paper presented at the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

Lotter, C., Beilfuss, M., Marshall, J., & Hayes, C., (2004, February). A mixed bag of

inquiry-based science activities to enliven the elementary classroom. Hands-on session presented at the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

Beilfuss, M., (2003, February). Simulating conditions which generate winds using

everyday materials. Hands-on Workshop presented at the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

Boone, W., Beilfuss, M., Libarkin, J., & Andersen, S., (2003, February) Exploring Earth

Science misconceptions. Paper presented at the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

Hayes, C., Jabhber, A., Beilfuss, M., Elder, J., Freeman, L., Abdulkadir, G., Hitt, A.,

Marshall, J., Nix, M., & Phillipson, T., (2003, February). Inquiry through field trips. Paper presented at the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.

Beilfuss, M., & Libarkin, J.C., (2002, October). Exploring views of the Earth system

through students’ drawings. Paper presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science North Central Annual Meeting, Davenport, IA.

Fear, K., Fear, F., & Beilfuss, M., (1996) A constructivist approach to service-learning. Paper presented at the First Annual Faculty/Administrator Institute Michigan Campus Compact, Lansing, MI.

Professional Activities

National/International Fundamentals of Inquiry and the connection to STEM. Professional development workshop in Thailand, June 2015. Fundamentals of Inquiry workshop, SUNY-Cortland professional development workshop for Thai teachers (October, 2014). Developed and taught two new courses for Summer, 2013 1) World Geography through media and maps, 2) Hiking/Backpacking. Reviewer for the Equity/Diversity strand, Association of Science Teacher Education. Attended Common Core literacy workshop at the NSTA annual conference.


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Developed and taught two new courses for Spring 2012, 1) Washington DC Learning Program and, 2) FYS Act of Creation-Wilderness Literature. SENCER conference, arranged for exhibitors, and attended presentations, July 2011. Association for Science Teacher Education, Chair of Development Committee, 2009-2012. Project Wet and Content Reading Strategies workshop, September, 2010. Co-taught with Dr. Shelly Furuness. Project Wild and Content Reading Strategies workshop, September, 2009. Co-taught with Dr. Shelly Furuness. Fundamentals of Inquiry Workshop, Roger Williams University, August, 2009. Co-taught with Dr. Li-Ling Yang. Fundamentals of Inquiry Workshop, Tainan City, Taiwan, July, 2009. Co-taught with Dr. Li-Ling Yang. Association for Science Teacher Education, Registration Volunteer, Annual Meeting, 2009 Association for Science Teacher Education, Chair of Development Committee, 2008/2009.

Association for Science Teacher Education, Conference Committee, 2007/2008. Membership Committee Sponsored Session for Graduate Students. Panel Member: Organizing for the Job Search. National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, 2005

Membership Committee Sponsored Session for Junior Faculty. Panel Member: Surviving the first year. National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, 2005 Reviewer, Earth Science Content Area, The Hoosier Science Teacher, since 2004. Reviewer, Strand 2: Learning: Classroom Contexts and Learner Characteristics, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, 2003, 2004, and 2005.

Recording Secretary, Grad Forum, Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, 2003.


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Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Registration Volunteer, Annual Meeting, 2003. Geological Society of America, Registration Volunteer, Annual Meeting, 2002.

Local Community

2012-2014 Faculty Senator- representative for the College of Education

Student Education Association Faculty Advisor

2011-2012

Faculty-in-Residence 2011-2012

Science Olympiad Regional Competition Co-Director, February 2012. Student Education Association co-Faculty Advisor 2011-2012. Professional Standards Committee (COE) sub-committee reviewer, Spring 2012.

2010-2011

Faculty-in-Residence 2010-2011 Science Olympiad Regional Competition Co-Director, February 2011. Undergraduate Research Conference Session Moderator, April 2011. Sophomore Professor Panel Member, September 2011.

2009-2010

Student Education Association Faculty Advisor 2009-2010. Faculty-in-Residence 2009-2010 Science Olympiad Regional Competition Co-Director, February 2010. Undergraduate Research Conference Session Moderator, April 2010 2008-2009 Student Education Association Faculty Advisor 2008-2009. Faculty-in-Residence 2008-2009. Science Olympiad Regional Competition Co-Director, February 2009.


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Making Science Matter Grant: participated in the Ask the Expert! Event for Pike Township Schools K-12 faculty on April 15th,, 2009. Undergraduate Research Conference Session Moderator, April 2009

2007-2008 Geography Educators’ Network of Indiana (GENI) Board Member, since 2005. Acting Board Secretary, 2006-2008. Judging for the Golden Apple Award, Spring 2008, sponsored by the Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Marian College Inquiry Science Presentations to elementary teachers: 6/11/08 and 6/13/08

Presentations to teachers on 7/1/08 (New Albany) and 7/8/08 (South Bend) for the Geography and History of the World course.

Making Science Matter Grant: presented soil science activities to Pike Township Schools K-12 faculty on Sept. 9th,, 2008.

Presented a science/content-area reading strategies workshop to Pike Township Schools science education middle/high school faculty for their Best Practices day with Dr. Shelly Furuness on 10/3/08.

Presented a guest lecture on natural resource management in an Environmental Biology class, October, 2008.

Presented at the Junior Faculty Forum with Dr. Shelly Furuness on the topic of Classroom Assessment, 11/21/08. 2006 Science Education Chair, Indiana Academy of Science, 2006. Presented inquiry science activities to parents and children of Lost Creek Elementary School during their ‘Science Night’ on 2/16/06. Presented inquiry science activities to the Vigo County School District all-grade meetings on 9/1, 9/8, 9/22, and 10/13/06. 2005 Presented the RiverWatch Booth at the Soil & Water Conservation Field Days for all 5th graders in Vigo County, IN, September 7,8,9th, 2005.

Moderator for the 2005 Annual Indiana State University Science Bowl Competition. February 5th, 2005.


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2003 Presented integrated science and art activities to undergraduate art students at Indiana University-Bloomington, March, 2003. 2002 Presented integrated science and art activities to undergraduate art students at Indiana University-Bloomington, November, 2002. Presented geoscience activities at the Annual Brownie Math/Science Day, Indiana University-Bloomington, November, 2002.

Honors/Awards Conceptual Development and Mental Model Construction using Sequential Diagrams of Plate Tectonic Processes (2002). E. Wayne Gross Fund Summer Research Competition, $1,500.

Geography Graduate Outstanding Service Award, Western Michigan University, 2001. W. K. Kellogg Foundation Professional Development Award, 1999. George R. Reed Endowed Prize in Education, Albion College, 1997.

Professional Organizations

Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Inc. (HASTI) National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)

References

Dr. Katheryn Brooks, Professor Butler University 4600 Sunset Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46208 Phone: 317-940-8415 Email: [email protected]

Dr. Li-Ling Yang, Professor Roger Williams University School of Education One Old Ferry Road


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Bristol, RI 02809 Phone: 860-690-0351 Email: [email protected] Professor Bob Holm

Auburn University Director of Sponsored Programs 202 Samford Hall

Auburn, Alabama 36849 Email: [email protected] Phone: (334) 844-5877

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