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RANDY L. BELL Oregon State University College of Education 201B Furman Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331 Office: 541-737-6387 Fax: 541-737-8971 Email: [email protected] EDUCATION 1999 Ph. D. in Science Education, Oregon State University Dissertation: Understandings of the Nature of Science and Decision Making on Science and Technology Based Issues 1987 MS in Forest Ecology, Duke University Thesis: Soil nitrogen mineralization and immobilization in response to periodic prescribed fire in a loblolly pine plantation 1984 BS in Botany, Marshall University, Summa cum Laude PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Associate Dean & Professor of Science Education, Oregon State University, College of Education, Corvallis, OR, 2012—Present Professor of Science Education, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education, Charlottesville, VA, 2012 Associate Professor of Science Education, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education, Charlottesville, VA, 2005—2012 Assistant Professor of Science Education, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education, Charlottesville, VA, 1999—2005 Managing Editor, School Science and Mathematics, Scholarly Journal of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Corvallis, OR, 1997—1999 Teaching Assistant, Department of Science and Mathematics Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 1994—1998 Teacher-Monitor, Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering Program, Lakeview (1994) and Corvallis (1995), OR, 1994—1995 Science Teacher, Lakeview High School, Lakeview, OR, 1988—1994 Forest Science Technician, Duke University, Durham NC & Corvallis, OR, 1985—1988
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RANDY L. BELL Oregon State University College of Education
201B Furman Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331 Office: 541-737-6387 Fax: 541-737-8971
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
1999 Ph. D. in Science Education, Oregon State University Dissertation: Understandings of the Nature of Science and Decision Making on Science and Technology Based Issues
1987 MS in Forest Ecology, Duke University Thesis: Soil nitrogen mineralization and immobilization in response to periodic prescribed fire in a loblolly pine plantation
1984 BS in Botany, Marshall University, Summa cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Dean & Professor of Science Education, Oregon State University, College of Education, Corvallis, OR, 2012—Present
Professor of Science Education, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education, Charlottesville, VA, 2012
Associate Professor of Science Education, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education, Charlottesville, VA, 2005—2012
Assistant Professor of Science Education, University of Virginia, Curry School of Education, Charlottesville, VA, 1999—2005
Managing Editor, School Science and Mathematics, Scholarly Journal of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Corvallis, OR, 1997—1999
Teaching Assistant, Department of Science and Mathematics Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 1994—1998
Teacher-Monitor, Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering Program, Lakeview (1994) and Corvallis (1995), OR, 1994—1995
Science Teacher, Lakeview High School, Lakeview, OR, 1988—1994
Forest Science Technician, Duke University, Durham NC & Corvallis, OR, 1985—1988
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EXTERNALLY FUNDED PROJECTS International/National Sterling, D.R., Bell, R.L., Frazier, W.M., Matkins, J.J., McDonnough, J.T. (2010-2015). Virginia
Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement. Investing in Innovation Fund PR# U396B100039, U.S. Department of Education. ($28,500,000)
Bell, R.L., & Konold, T. (2010-2015). Project VISTA Research Plan. Subcontract of Sterling,
D.R., Bell, R.L., Frazier, W.M., Matkins, J.J., McDonnough, J.T. (2010-2015). Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement. Investing in Innovation Fund PR# U396B100039, U.S. Department of Education. (Total Funding: $28,500,000, Subcontract: $3,873,530)
Bell, R.L., & Konold, T. (2010-2015). The Impact of Subject-Specific Computer Simulations in
Science Instruction and Learning. ExploreLearning ($1,360,320) Luft, J., Gess-Newsome, J., & Bell, R. (2005-2007). Transformative research anchored in science
learning and teaching environments. (TRANSLATE). National Science Foundation- Small Grants for Exploratory Research. ($24,664).
Garofalo, J., Bull, G., Bell, R.L., Heineke, W. (2004-2009). Bridging the Last Mile: Instructional
Models for Realizing the Potential of the Internet for Student Learning and Achievement in Schools. Fund for Improvement of Post-Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education. ($484,000)
Richards, L.G., Bell, R.L., Humphrey, J.A., Laufer, G., & Tai, R. (2003-2004). The Virginia
Middle School Engineering Education Initiative: Teaching Engineering in the Middle Schools. National Science Foundation #023069. ($100,000)
Bull, G., Garofalo, J., & Bell, R.L. (2000-2005). Impact II: Application of Technology in Teacher
Education. Atlantic Philanthropies Award. ($1,900,000)
Bell, R.L. (2001). Trilingual-Hard-To-Reach Audiences. U.S. Department of Agriculture. ($38,500)
Bell, R.L. (2000). TRAC PAC 2: A Hands-On Educational Program Development Project. Virginia
Transportation Research Council. ($100,000) Bell, R.L. (2000). Fight Bac. New Mexico State University Media Center. ($19,200)
State/Regional/University Lindgren, R., & Bell, R.L. (2012-13). Light, Optics, Electricity, and Magnetism Home Lab
Activities. Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Program, Virginia Department of Education. ($236,000)
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Chiu, J., Murphy, E., & Bell, R.L. (2011-2012). Teaching Scientific Inquiry and the Nature of Science. Improving Teacher Quality State Grant Program, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. ($71,411)
Bell, R.L., Murphy, E., Chiu, J., Kalagher, J., & Peters, E. (2011-2012). Teaching Scientific
Inquiry and the Nature of Science Grades K-5. Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Program, Virginia Department of Education. ($274,677)
Bell, R.L., & Murphy, E. (2010-2011). Scientific Inquiry and the Nature of Science: Improving
Middle School Science Instruction and Learning. Improving Teacher Quality State Grant Program, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. ($63,706)
Lindgren, R., & Bell, R.L. (2010-11). Light and Optics for Middle School Teachers. Improving
Teacher Quality State Grant Program, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. ($58,039)
Murphy, E., & Bell, R.L. (2008-2009). Space Science for Teachers. Improving Teacher Quality
State Grant Program, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. ($55,847) Murphy, E., & Bell, R.L. (2005-2007). Space Science for Teachers. Subcontract of Virginia Earth
Science Collaborative: Developing Highly Qualified Teachers. Virginia Department of Education, Math & Science Partnership Program, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title II Part B. (Total Funding: $920,848, Subcontract: $149,893)
Murphy, E., & Bell, R.L. (2004-2005). Space Science for Teachers. Subcontract of
Physical/Earth/Space Science and Physics for K-12 Teachers,” No Child Left Behind Title II Improving Teacher Quality Program, State Council for Higher Education in Virginia,(Total Funding: $194,848, Subcontract: $47,489)
Bell, R.L. (2004-2005). The Impact of the Curry School Science Teacher Preparation Program on
Instruction and Learning about the Nature of Science. Teachers for a New Era Teaching Assessment Initiative, Curry School of Education. ($10,000)
Murphy, E., & Bell, R.L. (2002). Space Science for Teachers. State Council of Higher Education
for Virginia Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program. ($55,878) Bell, R.L., & Miller, D. (2001). Bermuda Secondary Science Technology Initiative. XL
Corporation. ($25,092) Thornton, K. C., & Bell, R.L. (2000). A Window into Virginia Geology. State Council of Higher
Education for Virginia Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program. ($48,800)
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PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES Mulvey, B.K., & Bell, R.L. (in press). Making learning last: Teachers’ long-term retention of
improved nature of science conceptions and instructional rationales. International Journal of Science Education.
Gonczi, A.L., Chiu, J.L., Maeng, J.L. & Bell, R.L. (in press). Instructional support and
implementation structure during elementary teachers’ science education simulation use. International Journal of Science Education.
Wheeler, L., Maeng, J.L., & Bell, R.L. (in press). Do teaching assistants matter? Investigating
relationships between teaching assistants and student outcomes in undergraduate science laboratory classes. Journal of Research in Science Teaching.
Gonczi, A.L., Maeng, J.L., Bell, R.L., & Whitworth, B.A. (in press). Situating computer
simulation professional development: Does it influence instructional use? Computers in the Schools.
Merritt, E., Peters, E., Bell, R.L. (in press). Inquiry practices in K-1 classrooms viewed
through the lens of new national standards. Research in Education. Bell, R.L., Mulvey, B., & Maeng, J.L. (in press). Outcomes of nature of science instruction
along a context continuum: Preservice secondary science teachers’ conceptions and instructional intentions. International Journal of Science Education.
Mulvey, B. K., Chiu, J. L., Ghosh, R., & Bell, R. L. (2016). Special education teachers’ nature
of science instructional experiences. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 53, 554-578. Maeng, J.L., & Bell, R.L. (2015). Differentiating science instruction: Secondary science
teachers' practices. International Journal of Science Education, 37, 2065-2090. Wheeler, L.B., Bell, R.L., Whitworth, B.A., Maeng, J.L. (2015). The science ELF: Assessing the
enquiry levels framework as a heuristic for professional development. International Journal of Science Education, 37, 55-81.
Binns, I.C., & Bell, R.L. (2015). Representation of scientific methodology in secondary
science textbooks. Science & Education, 24, 913-936. Whitworth, B.A., Chiu, J., & Bell, R.L. (2014). Kinesthetic investigations in the physics
classroom. The Physics Teacher, 52, 616-618. Bell, R.L., Maeng, J.L., Peters, E.E., & Sterling, D.R. (2013). Teaching about scientific inquiry
and the nature of science: Toward a more complete view of science. The Journal of Mathematics and Science, 13, 3-25.
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Smetana, L.K. & Bell, R.L. (2013). Which setting to choose: Comparison of whole-class vs.
small-group computer simulation use. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 23, 481-495.
Maeng, J.L., Mulvey, B.K., Smetana, L., & Bell, R.L. (2013). Pre-service teachers' TPACK:
Using technology to support inquiry instruction. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 22, 838-857.
Whitworth, B. A., & Bell, R. L. (2013). Physics portfolios: A picture of student
understanding. The Science Teacher, 80(8), 38-43. Whitworth, B. A., Maeng, J. L., & Bell, R. L. (2013). Differentiating inquiry. Science Scope,
37(2), 10-17. Maeng, J. L., & Bell, R.L. (2013). Teaching theories and laws through gas laws and kinetic
molecular theory. The Science Teacher, 80(7), 38-43. Bell, R.L., Maeng, J.L., & Binns, I. C. (2013). Learning in context: Technology integration in a
teacher preparation program informed by situated learning theory. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 50, 348-379.
Murphy, E., & Bell, R.L. (2013). Dating the moon: Teaching lunar stratigraphy and the
nature of science. The Science Teacher, 80(2), 34-39. Saçkes, M., Trundle, K. C., & Bell, R. L. (2013). Science learning experiences in kindergarten
and children’s growth in science performance in elementary grades. Education and Science, 38(167), 112-125.
Wheeler, Lindsay, & Bell, R.L. (2012). Open-ended inquiry: Practical ways of implementing
levels of inquiry in the chemistry classroom. The Science Teacher, 79(6), 33-39. Mulvey, B., & Bell, R.L. (2012). More than just a tour: Facilitating plate tectonics inquiry
using Google Earth. The Science Teacher, 79(6), 52-58. Smetana, L., & Bell, R.L. (2012). Computer simulations to support science instruction and
learning: A critical review of the literature. International Journal of Science Education, 34, 1337-1370.
Schnittka, C., & Bell, R.L. (2011). Engineering design and conceptual change in science:
Addressing thermal energy and heat transfer in eighth grade. International Journal of Science Education, 33, 1861-1887.
Sackes, M., Trundle, K. C., & Bell, R. L. (2011). Development of children’s computer skills
from kindergarten to third grade. Computers & Education, 57, 1698-1704.
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Bell, R.L., Matkins, J.J., & Gansneder. (2011). Impacts of contextual and explicit instruction on preservice elementary teachers’ understandings of the nature of science. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 48, 414-436.
Sackes, M., Trundle, K.C., Bell, R.L. & O’Connell, A. (2011). The influence of early science
experience in kindergarten on children’s immediate and later science achievement: Evidence from the early childhood longitudinal study. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 48, 217-235.
Binns, I.C., Bell, R.L., & Smetana, L. (2010). Using technology to promote conceptual change
in secondary earth science pupils’ understandings of moon phases. Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 6, 112-129.
Schnittka, C., Bell, R.L., & Richards, L. (2010). Save the penguins: Teaching the science of
heat transfer through engineering design. Science Scope, 34(3), 82-91. Trundle, K.C., & Bell, R.L. (2010). The use of a computer simulation to promote conceptual
change: A quasi-experimental study. Computers & Education, 54, 1078-1088. Schnittka, C. G., & Bell, R. L. (2009). Preservice biology teachers’ use of interactive display
systems to support reforms-based science instruction. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 9, 131-159.
Banchi, H. & Bell, R. L. (2008). The many levels of inquiry. Science and Children, 46(2), 26-29. Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K.C. (2008). The use of a computer simulation to promote scientific
conceptions of moon phases. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 45, 346-372. Matkins, J. J., & Bell, R.L. (2007). Awakening the scientist inside: Global climate change and
the nature of science in an elementary science methods course. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 18, 137-163.
Bell, R.L., Smetana, L, & Binns, I. (2005). Simplifying inquiry instruction: Assessing the
inquiry level of classroom activities. The Science Teacher, 72(7), 30-33. Murphy E., & Bell, R.L. (2005). How far are the stars? The Science Teacher, 72(2), 38-43. Bucci, T. T., Petrosino, A. J., Bell, R.L., et. al. (2004). Meeting the ISTE Challenge in the field:
An overview of the first six distinguished achievement award winning programs. Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 21(1), 11-21.
Irving, K. E., & Bell, R.L. (2004). Double visions: Standards and assessments for science, mathematics and educational technology. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 13, 255-266.
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McNall, R.L., & Bell, R.L. (2004). Discovering flowers in a new light. Science and Children, 41(4), 35-39.
Michaels, E., & Bell, R.L. (2003). The nature of science and perceptual frameworks: Is seeing
really believing? The Science Teacher, 70(8), 36-39. Bell, R.L., & Lederman, N. G. (2003). Understandings of the nature of science and decision
making on science and technology based issues. Science Education, 87, 352-377.
Bell, R.L., Blair, L., Crawford, B., & Lederman, N. G. (2003). Just do it? The impact of a science apprenticeship program on high school students’ understandings of the nature of science and scientific inquiry. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 40, 487-509.
Bull, G., Bell, R.L., & Kajder, S. (2003). The role of “Computers in the Schools” revisited.
Computers in the Schools, 20, 59-76.
Bell, R. L., & Bell, L. (2003). A bibliography of articles on instructional technology in science education. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 2(4). Available: http://www.citejournal.org/vol2/iss4/science/article2.cfm
Lederman, N. G., Abd-El-Khalick, F., Bell, R.L., & Schwartz, R. S. (2002). Views of nature of science questionnaire (VNOS): Toward valid and meaningful assessment of learners’ conceptions of nature of science. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 39, 497-521.
Bell, R.L. (2001). Implicit instruction in technology integration and the nature of science: There's no such thing as a free lunch. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 1(4). Available: http://www.citejournal.org/vol1/iss4/currentissues/science/article2.htm
Bell, R.L., Abd-El-Khalick, F., Lederman, N. G., McComas, W. F., & Matthews, M. (2001).
The nature of science and science education: A bibliography. Science & Education, 10, 187-204.
Lederman, N. G., Schwartz, R. S., Abd-El-Khalick, F., & Bell, R.L. (2001). Pre-service
teachers' understanding and teaching of the nature of science: An intervention study. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education, 1, 135-160.
Bell, R.L., Lederman, N. G., & Abd-El-Khalick, F. (2000). Developing and acting upon one’s
conception of the nature of science: A follow-up study. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 37, 563-581.
Flick, L., & Bell, R. (2000). Preparing tomorrow's science teachers to use technology:
Guidelines for Science educators. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 1 (1). Available: http://www.citejournal.org/vol1/iss1/currentissues/science/article1.htm
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Bell, R.L., Abd-El-Khalick, F., & Lederman, N. G. (1998). Implicit versus explicit nature of science instruction: An explicit response to Palmquist and Finley. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 35, 1057-1061.
Abd-El-Khalick, F., Bell, R.L., & Lederman, N. G. (1998). The nature of science and
instructional practice: Making the unnatural natural. Science Education, 82, 417-436. Lederman, N. G., Wade, P. D., & Bell, R.L. (1998). Assessing the nature of science: What is
the nature of our assessments? Science & Education 7(6), 595-615. Smith, M.U., Lederman, N. G., Bell, R.L., McComas, W.F., & Clough, M.P. (1997). How great
is the disagreement about the nature of science? A response to Alters. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 34, 1101-1103.
Binkley, D., Bell R.L., & Sollins, P. (1992). Comparison of methods for estimating soil
nitrogen transformations in adjacent conifer and alder-conifer forests. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 22, 858-863.
Binkley, D., Sollins, P., Bell, R.L., Sachs, D., & Myrold, D. (1992). Biogeochemistry of
adjacent conifer and alder/conifer ecosystems. Ecology, 73, 2022-2033 Bell, R.L., & Binkley, D. (1989). Soil nitrogen mineralization and immobilization in response
to periodic prescribed fire in a loblolly pine plantation. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 19, 816-820.
EDITOR-REVIEWED ARTICLES Bell, R.L. (2014, January). Helmet vs. Class II rapid. Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club Newsletter,
page 1. Bell, R.L. (2011). Credence to our Clearwater revival. President’s message, ASTE Newsletter,
46(1), 1-2. Bell, R.L. (2011). Equinox and elections. President’s message, ASTE Newsletter, 45(4), 1-2. Bell, R.L. (2011). Countdown to Clearwater. President’s message, ASTE Newsletter, 45(3), 1-2. Bell, R.L. (2011). Minneapolis musings. President’s message, ASTE Newsletter, 45(2), 1-2. Bell, R.L. (2011). Learning and leading. In L. Bell, & Breen, A. (Eds.), Words to take with you.
Charlottesville, VA: Curry School Foundation. Bell, R.L., Maeng, J. L., Peters, E. E., & Sterling, D. R. (2010). Scientific inquiry and the nature of
science task force report. Richmond, VA: Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition. Retrieved from http://www.vamsc.org/projects/VMSC_Inquiry_and_NOS_White_Paper_5_11_10.doc
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Bell, R.L. (2009). Teaching the nature of science: Three critical questions. National Geographic Press. Smetana, L., & Bell, R.L. (2006). Simulating science. School Science and Mathematics, 106, 267-269. Bell, R.L. (2005). Cultivating whole-class inquiry: Science. Learning and Leading with Technology,
32(8), 45-47. Bell, R.L., & Garofalo, G. (2005). Projector buying tips. School Science and Mathematics, 105, 106. Bell, R.L., & Garofalo, G. (2005). Projecting science and mathematics. School Science and
Mathematics, 105, 48-51. Bull, G., Garofalo, J., & Bell, R.L. (2004). Emerging from the cradle. Learning and Leading with
Technology, 32(3), 26-29. Bull, G., Garofalo, J., Bell, R.L., & van Hover, S. (2004). Interactive whole-class display systems.
Learning and Leading with Technology, 32(2), 28-31. Bell, R.L., Park, J., & Toti, Doug. (2004). Digital images in the science classroom. Learning
and Leading with Technology, 31(8), 26-28. Bowen, A., & Bell, R.L. (2004). Winging it: Using digital imaging to investigate butterfly
metamorphosis. Learning and Leading with Technology, 31(6), 24-27. Bell, R.L. (2004). A VAST experience for preservice teachers. The Science Educator, 53(1), 15. Bell, R.L., & McNall, R.L. (2003). Time lapse seed germination with the QX3 Intel digital
microscope. National Middle Level Science Teachers Association Newsletter, 12(2), 3-4. Trundle, K.C., & Bell, R.L. (2003). Using planetarium software to teach standards-based
lunar concepts. School Science and Mathematics, 103, 397-401. Garofalo, J.G., & Bell, R.L. (2003). Digital images in mathematics and science instruction:
The golden rectangle. School Science and Mathematics, 103, 351-353. Garofalo, J.G., & Bell, R.L. (2003). Technology reviews column returns. School Science and
Mathematics, 103, 304-305. Bell, R., & Hofer, M. (2003). The Curry School of Education and long-term commitment to
technology integration. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 3(1). Available: http://www.citejournal.org/vol3/iss1/general/article6.cfm
Bell, R.L., Yam, E., & Bell, L. (2003). Breeding mice the easy way. Learning and Leading with
Technology, 30 (7), 22-27.
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Bell, R.L. (2002). Grand challenges vignettes: A fistful of stars. Learning and Leading with Technology, 29(8), 16.
Bull, G., Bell, R., Garofalo, J., & Sigmon, T. (2002). Learner-based tools: The case for open source educational software. Learning and Leading with Technology, 30(2), 10-17.
Bell, R.L., & Bell, L. (2002). Invigorating science teaching with a high-tech, low-cost tool.
George Lucas Education Foundation Bulletin. [Online serial]. Available at: http://glef.org/techtoolarticle.html
Bull, G., Bull, G., Cochran, P., & Bell, R. (2002). Learner-based tools revisited. Learning and
Leading with Technology, 30(1), 10-17. Swan, K. O., Swan, G. M., Van Hover, S. D., & Bell, R.L. (2002). A novice’s guide to
handheld computing. Learning and Leading with Technology, 29(8), 22-26. Bell, R.L., Niess, M. L., & Bell, L. L. (2001). El Niño did it: Using technology to assess and
predict climate trends. Learning and Leading with Technology, 29(4), 18-26. Lederman, N. G., Farber, P. L., Abd-El-Khalick, F., & Bell, R.L. (1998). The myth of the
scientific method and slippery debates in the classroom: A response to McCreary. The Oregon Science Teacher, 39(4), 24-27.
Bell, R.L. (1993). Hawk talks: Some pointers on presenting raptor presentations to school-
aged children. California Hawking, 23(3), 17-18.
BOOKS Gess-Newsome, J., Luft, J., Bell, R.L. (Eds.) (2009). Reforming secondary science instruction.
Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Association. Bell, R.L. (2008). Teaching the nature of science through process skills: Activities for grades 3-8.
New York: Allyn & Bacon/Longman. Bell, R.L., Gess-Newsome, J., Luft, J. (Eds.) (2008). Technology in the secondary science
classroom. Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Association. Luft, J., Bell, R.L., Gess-Newsome, J., (Eds.) (2008). Inquiry in the secondary science classroom.
Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Association. Bell, R.L., & Garofalo, J. (Eds.). (2005). National educational technology standards for students
curriculum series: Science units for grades 9-12. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Lederman, N. G., Sweeney, J., & Bell, R.L. (2003). Constructing science in elementary
classrooms. New York: Allyn & Bacon/Longman.
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TEXTBOOKS/CURRICULA
National Geographic Science Program
First author for the following:
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science Kindergarten: Life Science Big Book. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science Kindergarten: Earth Science Big Book. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science Kindergarten: Physical Science Big Book. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science Kindergarten: Teacher’s Guide. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 1: Student Edition. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 1: Student Edition Spanish. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 1: Teacher’s Guide. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 2: Student Edition. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 2: Student Edition Spanish. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 2: Teacher’s Guide. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 3: Student Edition. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 3: Student Edition Spanish. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 3: Teacher’s Guide. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 4: Student Edition. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
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Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 4: Student Edition Spanish. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 4: Teacher’s Guide. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 5: Student Edition. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 5: Student Edition Spanish. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., Butler, M., Cabe Trundle, K., & Lederman, J. (2015). Exploring Science 5: Teacher’s Guide. Boston: National Geographic Learning/Cengage Learning.
Bell, R.L., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 3: Life Science. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (6 book unit).
Bell, R.L., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 4: Life Science. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (6 book unit).
Bell, R.L., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 5: Life Science. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (6 book unit).
Bell, R.L., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grade K: Plants. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (10 book unit).
Bell, R.L., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grade K: Animals. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (9 book unit).
Bell, R.L., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2: Living Things. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
Bell, R.L., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2: Plants and Animals. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
Bell, R.L., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2: Habitats. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
Bell, R.L., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2: Life Cycles. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
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Butler, M., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 3: Physical Science. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (6 book unit).
Butler, M., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 4: Physical Science. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (6 book unit).
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Butler, M., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 5: Physical Science. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (6 book unit).
Lederman, J. S., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 3: Science Methods and Process Skills. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (5 book unit).
Lederman, J. S., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 4: Science Methods and Process Skills. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (5 book unit).
Lederman, J. S., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 5: Science Methods and Process Skills. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (5 book unit).
Trundle, K. C., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 3: Earth Science. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (6 book unit).
Trundle, K. C., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 4: Earth Science. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (6 book unit).
Trundle, K. C., et al. (2010). National Geographic Science Program for Grade 5: Earth Science. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (6 book unit).
Butler, M., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grade K: How Things Move. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (10 book unit).
Butler, M., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grade K: Observing Objects. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (9 book unit).
Butler, M., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2:Properties. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
Butler, M., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2:Pushes and Pulls. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
Butler, M., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2:Solids, Liquids, and Gases. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
Butler, M., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2:Forces and Motions. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
Trundle, K. C., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grade K: Weather and Seasons. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (9 book unit).
Trundle, K. C., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grade K: Day and Night. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (10 book unit).
Trundle, K. C., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2: Sun, Moon, and Stars. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
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Trundle, K. C., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2: Land and Water. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
Trundle, K. C., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2: Weather. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
Trundle, K. C., et al. (2009). National Geographic Science Program for Grades 1-2: Rocks and Soil. Carmel, CA: The Hampton-Brown Co., Inc. (12 book unit).
National Cooperative Highway Research Program Miller, J., Lynn, C. W., Bell, R.L., Wayne, T., & Brittingham, M. (Eds.). (2003). Trac Pac II: A
Hands-On Engineering Education Resource. Washington, D.C.: National Cooperative Highway Research Program. (8 unit curriculum).
BOOK CHAPTERS Bell, R.L., & St. Clair, T.L. (2015). Too little, too late: Addressing nature of science in early
childhood education. In K.C Trundle & M. Sackes. Research in early childhood science education. (pp. 125-142). New York: Springer.
Bell, R.L., & Hartman, B. (2014). Shedding light on inferences. In P.D. Morrell, & K. Popejoy.
A few of our favorite things: Teaching ideas for K-12 science methods instructors. (pp. 36-37). The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
Bell, R.L., & Rogan-Klyve, A. (2014). Mystery tubes. In P.D. Morrell, & K. Popejoy. A few of
our favorite things: Teaching ideas for K-12 science methods instructors. (pp. 38-40).The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
Bell, R.L., & St. Clair. (2014). Ways of knowing. In P.D. Morrell, & K. Popejoy. A few of our
favorite things: Teaching ideas for K-12 science methods instructors. (pp. 85-87). The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
Murphy, E., Mulvey, B., & Bell, R.L. (2012). Space science for teachers. In C. Redman (Ed.),
Successful science practices: Exploring why and how they worked. (pp. 151-166).Hauppauge, NY: NOVA Science Publishing.
Schnittka, C., Bell, R.L., & Richards, L. (2012). Save the penguins: Teaching the science of
heat transfer through engineering design. In S. Metz (Ed.) Fuel for thought: Building energy awareness in grades 9. (pp. 27-39). Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Association.
Bell, R.L., Mulvey, B., Maeng, J. (2012). Beyond understanding: Process skills as a context
for nature of science instruction. In M.S. Khine (Ed.), Advances in the nature of science research: Concepts and methodologies. (pp. 225-246). New York: Springer.
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Schnittka, C., Bell, R.L., & Richards, L. (2012). Save the penguins: Teaching the science of heat transfer through engineering design. In E. Brunsell (Ed.) Integrating engineering and science in your classroom. (pp. 27-39). Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Association.
Bell, L.L., Juersivich, N., Hammond, T.C., & Bell, R.L. (2011). The TPACK of dynamic
representations. In R. N. Ronau, C. R. Rakes, & M. L. Niess (Eds.), Educational technology, teacher knowledge, and classroom impact: A research handbook on frameworks and approaches. (pp. 103-135). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Zeidler, D. L., Bell, R., Sadler, T. D., & Eastwood, J. (2011). Metalogue: Balancing tensions
associated with extensive enactment of SSI Based Teaching. In T. D. Sadler (Ed.) Socio-scientific issues in the classroom: Teaching, learning and research. (pp. 307-312). New York: Springer.
Bell, R.L., & Smetana, L.K. (2008). Using computer simulations to enhance science teaching
and learning. In R.L., Bell, J. Gess-Newsome, & J. Luft, (Eds.), Technology in the secondary science classroom. (pp. 23-32). Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Association.
Bell, R.L., & Bull, G. (2008). Technology’s greatest value. In R.L., Bell, J. Gess-Newsome, & J.
Luft, (Eds.), Technology in the secondary science classroom. (pp. 91-96). Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Association.
Bull, G., & Bell, R.L. (2008). Educational technology in the science classroom. In R.L., Bell, J.
Gess-Newsome, & J. Luft, (Eds.), Technology in the secondary science classroom. (pp. 1-7). Washington, D.C.: National Science Teachers Association.
Park, J., & Bell, R.L. (2005). Digital images in the science classroom. In G.Bull & L. Bell
(Eds.), Teaching with digital images: Acquire, analyze, create, communicate. (pp. 65-100). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Bell, R.L., & Garofalo, J. (2005). Guidelines for integrating technology in science instruction.
In R.L. Bell & J. Garofalo (Eds.), National educational technology standards for students curriculum series: Science units for grades 9-12 (pp. 9-14). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Bell, R.L., & Binns, I. C. (2005). Using simulations to explore principles of heredity. In R.L.
Bell & J. Garofalo (Eds.), National educational technology standards for students curriculum series: Science units for grades 9-12 (pp. 51-66). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Bell, R.L., & Garofalo, J. (2005). Analyzing climatic conditions around the globe. In R.L. Bell
& J. Garofalo (Eds.), National educational technology standards for students curriculum series: Science units for grades 9-12 (pp. 175-187). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
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Bell, R.L., Gauthier, A., & Stephenson, J. (2005). Finding reasons for the seasons. In R.L. Bell & J. Garofalo (Eds.), National educational technology standards for students curriculum series: Science units for grades 9-12 (pp. 189-203). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Bell, R.L., & Koonce, S. (2005). Investigating patterns in seismic activity. In R.L. Bell & J.
Garofalo (Eds.), National educational technology standards for students curriculum series: Science units for grades 9-12 (pp. 205-217). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Bell, R.L., & Nugent, J. (2005). Exploring the Doppler Effect. In R.L. Bell & J. Garofalo
(Eds.), National educational technology standards for students curriculum series: Science units for grades 9-12 (pp. 237-250). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Binns, I. C., & Bell, R.L. (2005). Animating cell mitosis and meiosis. In R.L. Bell & J. Garofalo
(Eds.), National educational technology standards for students curriculum series: Science units for grades 9-12 (pp. 67-78). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Nugent, J., & Bell, R.L. (2005). Understanding and applying the law of conservation of
matter. In R.L. Bell & J. Garofalo (Eds.), National educational technology standards for students curriculum series: Science units for grades 9-12 (pp. 113-122). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Bell, R.L., & Flick, L. (2004). Science and technology (K-12 education). In A. Kovalchick & K.
Dawson (Eds.), Education and technology: An encyclopedia (pp. 503-508). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.
Bell, R.L. (2004). Perusing Pandora’s Box: Exploring the what, when, and how of nature of
science instruction. In L. Flick & N. Lederman (Eds.), Scientific inquiry and nature of science: Implications for teaching, learning, and teacher education (pp. 427-446). The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Bell, R.L. (2003). Exploring the role of nature of science understandings in decision-making:
Pipe dream or possibility? In D. Zeidler (Ed.), The role of moral reasoning on socioscientific issues and discourse in science education (pp. 63-79). The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Bell, R.L., & Tai, R. (2003). Transforming science instruction with technology. In A. D.
Sheekey (Ed.), How to ensure ed/tech is not oversold and underused (pp. 11-24). Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
McNall, R.L., & Bell, R.L. (2003). Environmental module. In J. Miller, C. Lynn, R. Bell, T.
Wayne, & M. Brittingham (Eds.), Trac Pac II: A Hands-On Engineering Education Resource. Washington, D.C.: National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
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Swan, G., & Bell, R.L. (2003). Traffic technology module. In J. Miller, C. Lynn, R. Bell, T. Wayne, & M. Brittingham (Eds.), Trac Pac II: A Hands-On Engineering Education Resource. Washington, D.C.: National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
Bull, G., Bell, R.L., Mason, C., & Garofalo, J. (2001). Information technology and
elementary/secondary education. In H. H. Adelsberger, B. Collis, & J. M. Pawlowski (Eds.), Handbook on information technologies for education and training (pp. 543-556). Heidelberg, Germany: Springer-Verlag.
Lederman, N. G., Abd-El-Khalick, F., & Bell, R.L. (2001). If we want to talk the talk we must
also walk the walk: The nature of science, professional development, and educational reform. In J. Rhoton & P.S. Bowers (Eds.), Issues in science education: Professional development planning and design (pp. 25-42). Arlington, VA: National Science Teachers Association.
Lederman, N. G., Wade, P., & Bell, R.L. (1998). Assessing understanding of the nature of
science: A historical perspective. In W. McComas (Ed.), The nature of science in science education: Rationales and strategies (pp. 331-350). The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS Bell, R.L. (2015, August). Seeing the forest AND the trees: NGSS performance expectations and
crosscutting concepts. An invited presentation at the SMILE Professional Development Workshop, Corvallis OR.
Bell, R.L. (2015, June). Oregon’s Next Generation Science Standards for grades K-6. An invited
presentation at the Salem Schools Professional Development Workshop, Salem, OR. Bell, R.L. (2015, April). Next Generation Science Standards for K-6. An invited presentation at
the Boston Schools Professional Development Workshop, Boston, MA. Bell, R.L. (2015, January). Dive into the Next Generation Science Standards for grades K-6. An
invited presentation at the Santa Clara County Office of Education Professional Development Workshop, San Jose, CA.
Bell, R.L. (2014, November). The state of science education today. A keynote address at the
Donna Sterling memorial, Fairfax, VA. Bell, R.L. (2014, February). Next Generation Science Standards: What do they mean for Ohio
classrooms? An invited presentation at the National Geographic Curriculum Coordinators Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.
Bell, R.L. (2014, February). Aligning instruction with the Next Generation Science Standards. An
invited presentation at the National Geographic Curriculum Coordinators Meeting, Cleveland, OH.
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Bell, R.L. (2014, January). Rolling out the Next Generation Science Standards in Oregon. An
invited presentation at the Oregon State University SMILE Program Symposium. Bell, R.L. (2014, January). Next Generation Science Standards: What do they mean for classrooms?
An invited presentation at the Cengage Leadership Conference, San Francisco, CA . Bell, R.L. (2013, January). Next Generation Science Standards: What do they mean for classrooms?
An invited presentation at the Prince George’s County Public School District, Upper Marlboro, MD.
Bell, R.L. (2013, October). Teaching for all: Improving accessibility by engaging students in the
hows and whys of science. An invited presentation at the annual meeting of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education, Houston, TX.
Bell, R.L. (2012, May). Inquiry 101. An invited presentation at the annual meeting of the
Virginia Phi Delta Kappa Chapter, Charlottesville, VA. Bell, R.L. (2012, January). ASTE: An open source organization. A keynote presentation at the
annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Clearwater, FL. Bell, R.L. (2011, December). Theories, laws, and other dangerous ideas. A keynote presentation
at the Virginia Section Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Richmond, VA. Bell, R.L. (2011, December). Simulating science: Using simulations to support science teaching
and learning. An invited presentation at the 2011 National Science Education Leaders Association Area Conference, Seattle, WA.
Bell, R.L. (2011, November). Principles of using simulations to support science teaching and
learning. An invited presentation at the 2011 National Science Education Leaders Association Area Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Bell, R.L. (2011, August). Inquiry or not? An invited keynote presentation at the Prince
William County Schools Science Inservice, Manassas, VA. Bell, R.L. (2011, April). Teaching the nature of science in elementary classrooms. An invited
presentation at the National Geographic University Professional Development Workshop, Orlando, FL.
Bell, R.L. (2011, March). Science and simulations: An effective partnership in teaching and
learning. An invited presentation at the annual meeting of the National Science Education Leaders Association, San Francisco, CA.
Bell, R.L. (2010, December). Simulating science: Using simulations to support science
teaching and learning. An invited presentation at the 2010 National Science Teachers Association Area Conference, Nashville, TN.
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Bell, R.L. (2010, November). Inquiry and the nature of science in the Sunshine State Standards. An invited presentation at the Lee County Science Professional Development Institute, Ft. Meyers, FL.
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Bell, R.L. (2010, November). Using Gizmos® to support effective science instruction. An invited presentation at the 2010 National Science Teachers Association Area Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Bell, R.L. (2010, November). Using simulations for effective science instruction. An invited
presentation at the 2010 National Science Teachers Association Area Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Bell, R.L. (2009, June). Bridging research and practice: Computer simulations in science teaching
and learning. An invited presentation at the National Science Teachers Association National Headquarters, Alrington, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2009, January). Using computer simulations and Gizmos® to enhance science teaching
and learning. An invited presentation at the ExploreLearning National Sales Meeting, Charlottesville, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2008, December). Simulations and science in the secondary classroom. An invited
presentation at the Regional Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Cincinnati, OH.
Bell, R.L. (2000, February). New standards and new technology: Improving student performance in
the technologically advanced classroom. An invited presentation at the Curry Leadership Forum, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2000, May). Teaching the teachers to use technology. An invited presentation before
the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Joint Commission on Technology and Science, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2000, April). New standards and new technology: Improving student performance in the
technologically advanced classroom. An invited presentation at the Curry School Leadership Forum, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2000, June). The appropriate integration of educational technology in science instruction.
An invited presentation at the Henrico County Schools Science Teacher In-Service, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2000, June). Making a difference with educational technology. An invited presentation
at the Arlington Public Schools’ Technology for Learning Symposium, Arlington, VA.
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REFEREED PRESENTATIONS International and National Wheeler, L., Maeng, J., Chiu, J., & Bell, R.L. (2016, April). Do teaching assistants matter?
Assessment of teaching assistants impact on student outcomes in a general chemistry laboratory. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.
Dubois, S.L., Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2016, April). Statewide support program for beginning
secondary science teachers: Results from a randomized-controlled trial investigation. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.
Maeng, J., Bell, R.L., St. Clair, T., Whitworth, B., & Gonczi, A.L. (2016, April). From
Professional development to practice: Elementary teachers' understandings and enactment of nature of science instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.
Maeng, J., Bell, R.L., St. Clair, T., Whitworth, B., & Gonczi, A.L. (2016, April). From
Professional development to practice: Elementary teachers' understandings and enactment of nature of science instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.
Bell, R.L. (2016, March). Modelling the NGSS way! A paper presented at the Annual Meeting
of the National Science Teachers Association, Nashville, TN. Whitworth, B., Wheeler, L., Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2016, January). The relationship between
science coordinator professional development and teacher change. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Reno, NV.
Mulvey, B.K., Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2016, January). Outcomes of nature of science instruction
along a context continuum: Preservice secondary science teachers’ conceptions and instructional intentions. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Reno, NV.
Whitworth, B., Chiu, J., Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2016, January). Inquiry-based professional
development for general chemistry laboratory teaching assistants: Changes in teaching assistants’ knowledge, beliefs and confidence. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Reno, NV.
Whitworth, B., Wheeler, L., Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2016, January). Learning from a state
professional development conference for science teachers: Beginning secondary science teachers’ experiences. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Reno, NV.
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St.Clair, T., & Bell, R. (2016, October). Beyond the runway: Exploring modeling in the NGSS. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Science Teachers Association Bend, OR.
St.Clair, T., Maeng, J.L., Bell, R.L., & Wheeler, L.B. (2015, April). Exploring science education
faculty attitudes toward standardized testing. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.
Whitworth, B., Maeng, J.L., & Bell, R.L. (2015, April). An exploration of science coordinator
practices following professional development. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.
Bell, R.L., Maeng, J.L., Konold, T., & Whitworth, B. (2015, April). The effect of professional
development on elementary teachers' understanding and implementation of reforms-based science instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.
Gonczi, A., Maeng, J.L., & Bell, R.L. (2015, April). Science educational computer simulations
and elementary science teachers. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.
Dubois, S.L., Maeng, J.L., & Bell, R.L. (2015, April). Learning reform-based science instruction:
results from a statewide professional development program for beginning science teachers. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.
Bell, R.L., Trundle, K.C., & St.Clair, T. (2015, March). Teaching inquiry and the nature of
science. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Chicago, IL.
St.Clair, T., & Bell, R. (2015, January). Science education faculty vexations and ventures with
standardized testing. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Portland, OR.
Maeng, J.L., Bell, R.L., & Whitworth, B.A., (2015, January). The effect of professional
development on elementary science teachers’ understanding and classroom implementation of reforms-based science instruction: A randomized controlled trial. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Portland, OR.
Gonczi, A., Maeng, J.L., & Bell, R.L. (2014, September). Elementary teachers’ instructional
science computer simulation use: Does professional development make a difference? . A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education, Blowing Rock, NC.
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Maeng, J.L., & St. Clair, T., Bell, R.L. (2014, March). Statewide elementary science institute to support reforms-based science instruction: Results from three years of implementation. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Pittsburgh, PA.
Mulvey, B.K., Kulbago, L.J., Bell, R.L., Chiu, J. (2014, March). Baby steps: Elementary
teachers’ first attempts to learn about and teach NOS. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Pittsburgh, PA.
Trundle, K.C., & Bell, R.L. (2014, April). Shooting the moon: Using technology and children’s
books to teach space science concepts for grades preK-8. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the National Association of Science Teachers, Boston, MA.
Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K.C. (2014, April). Teaching the nature of science through process skills
grades k-5. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the National Association of Science Teachers, Boston, MA.
Ghosh, R., Mulvey B., Chiu J., Bell, R. (2014, January). Elementary SPED teachers' initial
science inquiry and NOS teaching experiences. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX.
Gonczi, A. L., Bell, R. L., & Whitworth, B. (2014, January). Analysis of two computer simulation
professional development programs. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, San Antonio, TX.
Merritt, E. G., Chiu, J. L., Peters-Burton, E. E. & Bell, R.L. (2014, April). Young children doing
science: The use of scientific practices in kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Bell, R.L. & Maeng, J.L. (2013, April). Results of two years of Virginia Initiative for Science
Teaching and Achievement (VISTA) professional development. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Juan, PR.
Maeng, J.L., Mulvey, B., Smetana, L. & Bell, R.L. (2013, April). Pre-service teachers’ TPACK:
Using technology to support inquiry instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Juan, PR.
Mulvey, B. K., & Bell, R. L. (2013, April). Teachers' translation of nature of science views to
instructional practice. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Juan, PR.
Wheeler, L.B., Maeng, J.L., Bell, R.L., & Whitworth, B.A. (2013, April). Understanding and
scaffolding inquiry: A tale of three teachers. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Juan, PR.
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Whitworth, B. A., Maeng, J. L., Bell, R. L. & Gonczi, A. L. (2013, April) Supporting the
supporters: A case study of professional development for science coordinators. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Juan, PR.
Gonczi, A. L., Bell, R. L., Maeng, J. L., & Wheeler, L. B. (2013, April). Analysis of instructional
computer simulation use by elementary and secondary teachers. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Juan, PR.
Bell, R.L. & Maeng, J.L. (2013, January). Statewide professional development to support reform-
based science instruction: Results from the first year of implementation. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Charleston, SC.
Gonczi, A.L., Bell, R.L., Maeng, J.L, & Wheeler, L.B. (2013, January). VISTA and GizmosTM:
Analysis of simulation use in science instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Charleston, SC.
Wheeler, L.B, Bell, R.L., Whitworth. B.A. (2013, January). Three teachers’ implementation of
inquiry in the secondary science classroom. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Charleston, SC.
Trundle, K.C., & Bell, R.L. (2012, March). Observation, Inference, and the Nature of Science for
Grades K–5. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the National Association of Science Teachers, Indianapolis, IN.
Smetana, L.K., Bell, R. L., & Wheeler, L. (2012, March). Simulating science in the physical and
earth science classroom. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the National Association of Science Teachers, Indianapolis, IN.
Maeng, J.L., Bell, R.L., & Whitworth, B. A. (2012, March). Alternatives to dissection in the
digital age. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the National Association of Science Teachers, Indianapolis, IN.
Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2012, January). Secondary Science Teachers' Experiences Differentiating
Science Instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education. Clearwater, FL.
Mulvey, B.K., & Bell, R.L. (2012, January). Teachers' translations of their improved nature of
science views into instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education. Clearwater, FL.
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Bell, R.L., Mulvey, B., & Maeng, J. (2011, April). Process skills as a bridge to the nature of science: Developing preservice science teachers’ conceptions. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Francisco, CA.
Sackes, M., Trundle, K.C., & Bell, R.L. (2011, April). The effect of computer-based instruction on
young children’s academic growth. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Maeng, J., Mulvey, B., & Bell, R.L. (2011, April). Models of instruction for technology-enhanced
whole-class inquiry. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. Orlando, FL.
Sterling, D. R., Bell, R.L., Frazier, W., Matkins, J.J., & McDonough, J. (2011, April). Project
VISTA: Planning and implementation. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. Orlando, FL.
Mulvey, B., Maeng, J.L., & Bell, R.L. (2012, March). Developing preservice science teachers’ NOS
conceptions and commitment to NOS instruction: Using a process-skill-based approach. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Indianapolis, IN.
Maeng, J.L. & Bell, R.L. (2012, March). Outcomes of the Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching
and Achievement (VISTA) professional development. A paper presented at the Annual meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Indianapolis, IN.
Dodge, B., Lee, J., Young, C., Garofalo, J., Bell, R.L. (2011, March). Aiming for inquiry: A deep
and wide view of exemplary strategies for preparing teachers to teach for inquiry. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, Nashville, TN.
Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K.C. (2011, March). Teaching about inquiry and the nature of science in
grades K-8. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, San Francisco, CA.
Mulvey, B.K., Maeng, J., Bell, R.L. (2011, March). Integrating digital images and video in the
science classroom. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, San Francisco, CA.
Morell, P., Popejoy, K., Bell, R.L., Feldman, A., Zeidler, D. (2011, January). How to get more
involved with ASTE. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education. Minneapolis, MN.
Mulvey, B.K., Maeng, J., Bell, R.L. (2011, January). Transforming preservice science teachers’
views of the nature of science: A process skills-based approach. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education. Minneapolis, MN.
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Sackes, M., Trundle, K.C., & Bell, R.L.(2011, January). The effect of computer-based instruction on young children’s academic growth. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education. Minneapolis, MN.
Binns, I. C., & Bell, R.L. (2010, March). How secondary science textbooks present scientific
methodology. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2010, March). Learning in context: Technology integration in a teacher
preparation program informed by situated learning theory. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
Schnittka, C.G., & Bell, R.L. (2010, March). Engineering Design and Conceptual Change in
Science: Addressing Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer in Eighth Grade. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K.C. (2010, March). Teaching the nature of science through process skills. A
paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Maeng, J., Mulvey, B., Smetana, L., Bell, R.L. (2010, March). CSI: Collaborative science inquiry.
A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Zatz, P., Smetana, L.K , Bell, R.L. (2010, March). Computers and inquiry: Using interactive
science simulations to promote student-centered instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Luft, J., & Bell, R.L. (2010, March). Research in elementary science education: The top 10 articles
to read. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Schnittka, C., Bell, R.L. (2010, January). Engineering design activities and conceptual change in
middle school science. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education. Sacramento, CA.
Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2010, January). Is one computer enough? Pre-service teachers’ use of
technology to support whole-class inquiry. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education. Sacramento, CA.
Binns, I., & Bell, R.L. (2010, January). Representation of scientific methodology in secondary
science textbooks. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education. Sacramento, CA.
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Schnittka, C., Bell, R.L., Richards, L.R. (2009, June). Encouraging conceptual change in science through the use of engineering design in middle school. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education. Austin, TX.
Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K.C. (2009, April). The use of a computer simulation to promote conceptual
change: A quasi-experimental study. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Garden Grove, CA.
Smetana, L.K., & Bell, R.L. (2009, April). Incorporation of computer simulations in whole-class vs.
small-group settings. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Garden Grove, CA.
Schnittka, C., Binns, I.C., & Bell, R.L. (2009, April). PowerPoint in the science classroom:
Reforms-based instruction or high-tech chalk & talk? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Garden Grove, CA.
Schnittka, C., & Bell, R.L. (2009, March). Save the penguins: Engineering design in the science. A
paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA.
Ritt, H.A., & Bell, R.L. (2009, March). The dynamic lab report. A paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA. Binns, I.C., Smetana, L., & Bell, R.L. (2009, March). Give your students the world: Google Earth
as a powerful science teaching tool. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA.
Smetana, L.S., Binns, I.C., & Bell, R.L. (2009, March). Simulating science: Using computer
simulations to enhance elementary and middle science instruction. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA.
Bell, R.L., Maeng, J.L., & Binns, I.C. (2009, January). Context and content: Preparing teachers to
use technology to support reforms-based instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Hartford, CT.
Ritt, H., & Bell, R.L. (2009, January). Components and impact of a science-specific introduction to
educational technology course. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Hartford, CT.
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Zatz, P., Bell, R.L., & Binns, I.C. (2009, January). Preservice teachers’ use of presentation technologies to promote reforms-based instruction in the secondary physical science classroom. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Hartford, CT.
Smetana, L.K., & Bell, R.L. (2009, January). Which setting to choose? The use of computer
simulations in whole-class vs. small-group settings. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Hartford, CT.
Zatz, P., Bell, R.L., & Binns, I. (2008, March). Preservice physical science teachers’ use of
interactive display systems in the single-computer classroom. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, Las Vegas, NV.
Schnittka, C., Binns, I., Bell, R.L. (2008, April). Preservice biology teachers’ use of interactive
display systems: Reform-based teaching or chalk and talk? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.
Cohen, S., & Bell, R.L. (2008, February). Novice Teacher Network: A partnership between the
Curry School of Education, Albemarle County Schools, and Charlottesville City Schools. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, New Orleans, LA.
Bell, R.L. (2008, January). The relationship between theory and practice in nature of science
instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, St. Louis, MO.
Fletcher, S.S., Roehrig, G., Tobin, K., Bell, R.L., Beeth, M. (2008, January). Lost in the crevasse:
Perspectives on the relationship between theory and practice in science education. A panel discussion presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, St. Louis, MO.
Binns, I., Schnittka, C., Bell, R.L. (2008, January). PowerPoint: Encouraging high-tech chalk &
talk or reforms-based science instruction? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, St. Louis, MO.
Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K.C. (2007, November). Using a computer-based planetarium program to
promote conceptual change about moon phases. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Bell, R.L., Binns, I.C., & Smetana, L.K. (2007, January). Using technology to promote conceptual
change in secondary earth science pupils’ understandings of moon phases. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Clearwater, FL.
Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K.C. (2007, January). Using technology to promote conceptual change:
Phase 3 of the research. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Clearwater, FL.
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Schnittka, C.G., Bell, R.L., & Farquhar, H.M. (2007, January). Preservice teachers’ use of
interactive display systems to support reforms-based science instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Clearwater, FL.
Binns, I.C., Schnittka, C., Toti, D. & Bell, R.L. (2007, April). Preservice science teachers’ nature
of science instruction and its impact on pupil learning. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
Smetana, L., & Bell, R.L. (2007, April). Computer simulations to support science instruction and
learning: A critical review of the literature. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
Trundle, K.C., & Bell, R.L. (2007, April). A comparison of three instructional interventions
designed to promote conceptual change. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
Luft, J.A., Bell, R., & Gess-Newsome, J. (2006, October). Exploring new (and free) materials
from NSF for secondary science teachers. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Missoula, MT.
Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K.C. (2006, April). Shooting for the moon: Using a computer simulation to
facilitate conceptual change about lunar concepts. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA.
Bell, R.L., Binns, I., Schnittka, C., & Toti, D. (2006, January). Preservice science teachers’
conceptions of the nature of science: Impacts on classroom practice. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Portland, OR.
Trundle, K.C., & Bell, R.L. (2006, January). Using technology to promote conceptual change:
Phase two of the research. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Portland, OR.
Bell, R.L., & Smetana, L. (2006, January). Computer simulations to support science instruction and learning: A critical review of the literature. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Portland, OR.
Luft, J., Gess-Newsome, J., & Bell, R.L. (2006, January). TRANSLATE - linking theory to
practice. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education, Portland, OR.
Trundle, K.C., & Bell, R.L. (2006, April). Using a computer simulation to promote conceptual
change about moon phases. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
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Bell, R.L., Toti, D., McNall, R.L., & Tai, R.L. (2005, April). Beginning teachers’ implementation
of nature of science instruction: A longitudinal study. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Dallas, TX.
Trundle, K.C., & Bell, R.L. (2005, April). The use of a computer simulation to promote scientific
conceptions of moon phases. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Dallas, TX.
Bell, R.L. (2005, April). The nature of science in instruction and learning. A paper presented at
the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Colorado Springs, CO.
Bell, R.L.,& Trundle, K.C. (2005, April). The sky’s the limit: The impact of planetarium software
on preservice teachers’ conceptions of moon phases. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Colorado Springs, CO.
Bell, R.L., Toti, D. (2004, November). The nature of science in your classroom. A paper
presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Eastern Area, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L., & Toti, D. (2004, November). High-tech, low-stress activities for effective science
instruction. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Eastern Area, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2004, September). Technology-assisted whole-class inquiry in science instruction: An
exemplar. A paper presented at the sixth annual National Technology Leadership Summit, Washington, DC.
Bull, G., Bell R.L., & Schoeny, Z. (2004, October). One-to-many computing: Facilitating inquiry
and understanding. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Grant Program, Washington, DC.
Toti, D.S., & Bell, R.L. (2004, October). The nature of science in instructional practice: An
induction-year study. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Atlanta GA.
Trundle, K. C., Bayes, M., & Bell, R.L. (2004, October). Using planetarium software to teach
astronomy concepts: An example with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Atlanta GA.
Thompson, A., Bell, R.L., & Berson, M. (2004, March). Digital images symposium, part two. A
paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Atlanta, GA.
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Bell, R.L., et al., (2004, March). Digital images in the core curriculum. A workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Atlanta, GA
Bell, R.L., Toti, D., McNall, R.L., & Tai, R.L. (2004, January). Beliefs into action: Beginning
teachers' implementation of nature of science instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Nashville, TN.
Irving, K.E., & Bell, R.L. (2004, January). Educational technology use during secondary science
student teaching: Three case studies. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Nashville, TN.
McNall, R.L., & Bell, R.L. (2004, January). Science teachers' instructional use of technology
during the induction year. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Nashville, TN.
Irving, K.E., & Bell, R.L. (2004, April). Educational technology use in secondary science student
teaching: A qualitative study. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Vancouver, BC.
McNall, R.L., & Bell, R.L. (2004, April). Making connections: Beginning science teachers’
instructional use of educational technology. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Vancouver, BC.
Irving, K.E., & Bell, R.L. (2003, October). Preservice secondary science teachers’ use of educational
technology during student teaching. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Columbus, OH.
Bell, R.L., & Toti, D. (2003, September). Digital image-ination in science classrooms. A paper
presented at the fifth annual National Technology Leadership Summit, Washington, DC.
Bell, R.L., & Matkins, J. J. (2003, April). Learning about the nature of science in an elementary
science methods course: Content vs. context. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
Bell, R.L., & McNall, R.L. (2003, April). Transforming science teaching with technology. A paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
Irving, K., & Bell, R.L. (2003, April). Standards and assessments for science, mathematics and
instructional technology. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
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Loving, C. C., Stuessy, C. L., Bell, R.L., & Bell, L. L. (2003, January). Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education: A new online journal sponsored by AETS. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, St. Louis, MO.
Irving, K., & Bell, R.L. (2003, January). Visions of educational technology use in science
education: standards and assessments. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, St. Louis, MO.
Bell, R.L., & McNall, R.L., Tai, R. (2003, January). Transforming science teaching with
technology. A paper presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, St. Louis, MO.
Irving, K. E., & Bell, R.L. (2003, March). Technology transfer in the secondary science classroom
during student teaching. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
Irving, K. E., Yam, E., Edmondson, M., & Bell, R.L. (2003, March). Blending biology and
technology transfer with novice and experienced teachers. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
Bell, R.L., McNall, R., Irving, K.E.,& Loehr, J. (2003, March). Why do we have to learn this? Engaging technology-integrated science activities with real-world applications. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
Bell, R.L. (2002, November). Digital microscopy: An open source initiative. National
Technology Leadership Summit IV. Hamilton, Bermuda. Bell, R.L., Matkins, J., & McNall, R. (2002, April). Impacts of contextual and explicit instruction
on preservice elementary teachers’ understandings of the nature of science. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Schwartz, R., Bell, R.L., et al. (2002, April). International perspectives on research in nature of
science: Finding common ground? A symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
Flick, L., Bell, R.L., et al. (2002, April). Technological literacy or technological infatuation:
Examining appropriate roles of technology in science education. A symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
Ziedler, D., Bell, R.L., et al. (2002, April). Moral and ethical issues in science education: Is there a
voice for research, policy & practice? A symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
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Molebash, P., Dodge, B., Bell, R.L., & Mason, C. (2002, March). Promoting student inquiry: Webquests to Web inquiry projects (WIPs). A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Nashville, TN.
Bell, R.L., & Matkins, J. (2002, January). Preservice elementary teachers and nature of science
instruction: An assessment of the importance of context. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Charlotte, NC.
Irving, K., McNall, R., Bell, R.L., & Garofalo, J. (2002, January). The impact of an online
computer simulation on teachers' conceptions of longitudinal waves. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Charlotte, NC.
Gess-Newsome, J., & Bell, R.L. (2001, March). Preparing tomorrow’s teachers to use technology:
Progress and guidelines from the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science. A keynote panel presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Orlando, FL.
Lederman, N.G., Bell, R.L., Schwartz, R., Abd-El-Khalick, F., & Akerson, V. (2001,
November). Assessing understandings of the nature of science: Development and use of the views of nature of science questionnaire. A paper presented at the International History, Philosophy of Science, and Science Teaching Group, Denver, CO.
Bell, R.L., & Matkins, J. J. (2001, January). Awakening the scientist inside: Global climate change
and the nature of science in an elementary science methods course. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Costa Mesa, CA.
Lederman, N.L., Abd-El-Khalick, F. S., Bell, R.L., Schwartz, R., & Akerson, V. L. (2001,
March). Assessing the “un-assessable”: Views of nature of science questionnaire (VNOS). A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO.
Bell, R.L. (2001, March). Assessing the “un-assessable”: Expert and non-expert responses to the
views of nature of science questionnaire. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO.
Zeidler, D. L., & Bell, R.L. (2001, March). The role of moral reasoning on socio-scientific issues
and discourse in science education. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO.
Lederman, N.L., Abd-El-Khalick, F. S., Bell, R.L., Schwartz, R., & Akerson, V. L. (2001,
January). Views of nature of science questionnaire (VNOS): Toward valid and meaningful assessment of learners' conceptions of nature of science. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Costa Mesa, CA.
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Bell, R.L., & Lederman, N. G. (2000, April). Testing assumptions underlying the science education reforms: How do citizens make decisions on science and technology based issues? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Schwartz, R., Lederman, N.L., Bell, R.L., & Abd-El-Khalick, F. S. (2000, April). Teaching the
nature of science: Another case of knowledge is essential, but not sufficient. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.
Bell, R.L., & Lederman, N. G. (2000, April). Decision-making on science and technology-based
issues: Do views of the nature of science really matter? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
Flick, L., & Bell, R.L. (2000, March). Technology principles for science education. A paper
presented at the Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology Catalyst Workshop, San Diego, CA.
Bell, R.L., & Lederman, N. G. (2000, January). The nature of science in decision-making: Lead
role, supporting character, or out of the picture? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Akron, OH.
Lederman, N.G., Bell, R.L., & Abd-El-Khalick, F. S. (1999, September). Developing and acting
upon one’s conceptions of the nature of science. A paper presented at the International History, Philosophy of Science, and Science Teaching Group, Comos, Italy.
Crawford, B., Bell, R.L., Blair, L., & Lederman, N. G. (1999, April). The impact of science
apprenticeships on student conceptions of the nature of science and scientific inquiry. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Boston, MA.
Lederman, N.L., Schwartz, R., Abd-El-Khalick, F.S., Bell, R.L. (1999, April). Preservice
teachers and their nature of science instruction: Factors that facilitate success. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Boston, MA.
Bell, R.L., Blair, L., Crawford, B., & Lederman, N. G. (1999, April). The effect of a science
apprenticeship program on secondary students' conceptions of the nature of scientific inquiry. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Boston, MA.
Bell, R.L., Blair, L., Crawford, B., & Lederman, N. G. (1999, January). Just do it? The effect of a
science apprenticeship program on high school students' understandings of the nature of science and scientific inquiry. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Austin, TX.
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Abell, S., Lederman, N. G., Bell, R.L., Gess-Newsome, J., Enochs, L., & Berg, C. (1999, January). Publishing in science education journals. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Austin, TX.
Bell, R.L., Lederman, N. G., & Abd-El-Khalick, F. (1998, April). Preservice teachers' beliefs and
practices regarding the teaching of the nature of science. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Diego, CA.
Lederman, N. G., & Bell. R.L. (1998, April). Unifying themes as means of professional
development. In J. Baxter & N. Lederman (Chairs), Professional development of elementary science teachers: synergy of four strategies. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Abd-El-Khalick, F., Lederman, N. G., & Bell, R.L.(1998, January). Developing and acting upon
one's conception of the nature of science: A follow-up study. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Minneapolis, MN.
Lederman, N. G., Bell, R.L., & Wade, P. D. (1997, April). Assessing knowledge and teaching of
the nature of science: Problems, concerns, and suggestions. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Oak Brook, IL.
Lederman, N. G., Abd-El-Khalick, F., & Bell, R.L. (1997, March). Knowing and doing: The
flight of the nature of science from the classroom. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Oak Brook, IL.
Abd-El-Khalick, F., Bell, R., & Lederman, N. G. (1997, April). The nature of science and
instructional practice: Making the unnatural natural. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Oak Brook, IL.
Bell, R.L., Lederman, N. G., & Abd-El-Khalick, F. (1997, January). Developing and acting upon
one's conception of science: The reality of teacher preparation. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Cincinnati, OH.
Wade, P. D., Lederman, N. G., & Bell, R.L. (1997, September). Assessing understanding of the
nature of science: A historical perspective. North American regional conference of the International History, Philosophy of Science, and Science Teaching Group, Calgary, Canada.
Bell, R.L., & Lederman, N. G. (1996, March). Undergraduate students' understandings of the
nature of science: Is any progress being made? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO.
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Bell, R.L. (1996, March). Apprenticeships in science and engineering: Oregon's ASE program. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, St. Louis, MO.
Flick, L., Bell, R.L., & Dickinson, V. (1996, March). Inquiry teaching in K-12. A paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, St. Louis, MO.
State and Regional Bell, R.L. (2013). Science for all students: Teaching the hows and whys of science. Texas
Association of Bilingual Educators. Houston, TX. Wheeler, L., Bell, R.L., Germundson, A., Peairs, J. Gardner, C., Park, J.L., & Newman, M.
(2011, November). CSI: Crime scene inquiry. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
Lindgren, R. & Bell, R.L. (2011, November). Light and optics home lab activities. A paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
Mulvey, B., Gonczi, A., Burns, T., Menard, D., Walker, H., & Bell, R.L. (2011, November).
Google Earth: A new view of science. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
Maeng, J., Whitworth, B., Shaikh, Il, Rock, C., Stewart, W., & Bell, R.L. (2011, November).
Digital alternatives to hands-on dissection. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
Lindgren, R., & Bell, R., Lai, H. (2010, November). Light and optics with low cost materials
given by teachers. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Hampton, VA.
Brown, K., Palmer, B., Mulvey, B., & Bell, R.L. (2010, November). Exploring the nature of
science: theories and laws. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Hampton, VA.
Lai, T., Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2010 November). Inquiring about Inquiry: Scaffolding
Inquiry Instruction. A presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Hampton, VA
Bell, R.L., Sterling, D., Maeng, J., & Peters, E. (2010, November). Teaching about scientific
inquiry and the nature of science. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Hampton, VA.
McDonnough, J., Frazier, W. Bell, R.L., et al. (2010, November). Learning within a community.
A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Hampton, VA.
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Bell, R.L. (2010, November). Teaching the nature of science in elementary classrooms. A paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of Science Teachers, St. Augustine, FL.
Bell, R.L. (2010, October). Teaching the nature of science in elementary classrooms. A paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Association of Science Teachers. St. Augustine, FL.
Ellison, L., Kennelley S., Edwards, T., & Bell, R. L. (2009, November). The nature of science
and inquiry in your classroom. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Herndon, VA.
Brown, K., St. Clair, T., Koskela, K. & Bell, R.L. (2009, November). Star struck: A teachers’
guide to buying and using telescopes. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Herndon, VA.
Smith, A., Dibling-Moore, R., Stimac, A., Mulvey, B., & Bell, R.L. (2009, November). Google
Earth: Science from a new perspective. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Herndon, VA.
Stocke, L., Frank, E., Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2009, November). Teaching physical and Earth
science with digital media. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Herndon, VA.
Massie, A., Flickinger, W., Himelfarb, K., Zatz, P., & Bell, R.L. (2009, November). Teaching
physical and Earth science with digital media. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Herndon, VA.
Chapman, M., Egge, N., Hidy, M., Maeng, J., & Bell, R.L. (2009, November). Simulating
biology: Computers simulations to promote learning. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Herndon, VA.
Frazier, W. Bell, R.L., et al. (2009, November). Fostering a community of university-based
teacher educators. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Herndon, VA.
Frazier, W. Bell, R.L., et al. (2008, November). The best from college/university-based science
teacher educators. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Hampton, VA.
Hayne, K., Landauer, J., Smith, G., Cunningham, J., & Bell, R.L. (2008, November).
Collaborative science inquiry: The sequel. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Hampton, VA.
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Woods, C., Markley, B., Mulvey, B., & Bell, R.L. (2008, November). Google™ Earth: A planet revealed. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Hampton, VA.
Baird, A.R., Togna, M., Culbert, K., Cunningham, J.C., & Bell, R.L. (2008, November).
Bringing physical science & chemistry to life digitally. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Hampton, VA.
Zemp, B., Fink, S., Martin, D., Zatz, P., & Bell, R.L. (2008, November). Nature of science and
the nuts and bolts of classification. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Hampton, VA.
Franks, C., Fish, E., Howell, S., Binns, I., & Bell, R.L. (2007, November). Exploring Google
Earth: Activities for the classroom. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Williamsburg, VA.
Buford, L., Justus, C., O’Conner, E., Zafrane, D., Farquhar, H., Smetana, L., & Bell, R.L.
(2007, November). CSI: Collaborative science inquiry. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Williamsburg, VA.
McKnight, G., Patel, A., Warnick, J., Zatz, P., & Bell, R.L. (2007, November). Exploring the
past: Teaching the nature of science through fossils. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Williamsburg, VA.
Zatz, P., Bell, R.L., & Binns, I. (2007, September). The effect of interactive display systems on
physical science instruction in the single computer classroom. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Science Teacher Education, Hawks Nest State Park, WV.
Bell, R. L., Binns, I. (2006, November). Perceptual frameworks and the nature of science. A paper
presented at the annual “Making Connections” meeting of the Albemarle School District. Charlottesville, VA.
Bell, R. L., Schnittka, C. (2006, November). Nature of science: Theories, laws and other dangerous
ideas. A paper presented at the annual “Making Connections” meeting of the Albemarle School District. Charlottesville, VA.
Bell, R.L., Greer, E., Shirey, K. & Sokolowski, M. (2006, November). Seeing (and inferring) is
believing: Teaching process skills and the nature of science. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L., Goodrich, G., Kirk, M. & Smith, D. (2006, November). Now I see it! Teaching about
perceptual frameworks and the nature of science. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
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Farquhar, H., Owens, C., Robinson, J., Stokes, V. & Bell, R.L. (2006, November). Microscopy gone digital. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
Schnittka, C., Green, J., Skeeles-Worley, A., Sutphen, B. & Bell, R.L. (2006, November).
Teaching the nature of science through history. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
Binns, I.C., Owens , J., Ranson, E. & Bell, R.L. (2006, November). Which scientific method? A
paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
Smetana, L.K., Miller, T., Nelson , L., Talbot, J. & Bell, R.L. (2006, November). Simulating
science: Using computer simulations to enhance science instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
Schnittka, C., & Bell, R.L. (2006, October). Interactive display systems: High-tech chalk & talk or
path to reforms-based instruction? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Mid-Atlantic Region, Marion, VA.
Binns, I., & Bell. R.L.(2006, October). The impact of inquiry instruction and a computer
simulation on secondary earth science pupils’ understandings of moon phases. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Mid-Atlantic Region, Marion, VA.
Bell, R. L. (2005, June). Inquiry or not? Assessing the inquiry level of science activities. A keynote
address presented at the James Madison University Science Content Academy, Harrisonburg, VA.
Bell, R. L. (2005, June). Inquiry and experimental design: Four key questions. A paper presented
at the James Madison University Science Content Academy, Harrisonburg, VA. Bell, R. L., Binns, I. & Pyle, E. (2005, June). The iodine clock reaction: Applying the inquiry level
rubric. A paper presented at the James Madison University Science Content Academy, Harrisonburg, VA.
Bell, R. L. (2005, June). Simplifying inquiry instruction: Assessing the inquiry level of classroom
activities. A keynote address presented at the University of Northern Arizona’s Curriculum Showcase, Phoenix, AZ.
Binns, I., Schnittka, C., & Bell, R.L. (2005, November). The scientific method: Fact or fantasy? A
paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
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Bell, R.L.,& Smetana, L. (2005, November). Simulating science: Using computer simulations to enhance science instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
Bell, R.L., & Schnittka, C. (2005, November). Bringing the nature of science into your classroom.
A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
Bell, R.L., Binns, I., & Farquhar, H. (2005, November). Technology showcase: Great ideas for
teaching science with technology. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
Bell, R.L., Binns, I., Schnittka, C., & Smetana, L. (2005, October). The process skills-based
approach to nature of science instruction: Impact on preservice teachers’ beliefs and instructional practices. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Mid-Atlantic Region, Breaks, VA.
Shuster, D., & Bell, R.L. (2004, September). An introduction to ExploreLearning, a set of
interactive mathematics and science learning modules. Virginia School-University Partnership Professional Development Consortium, Charlottesville, VA.
Shuster, D., & Bell, R.L. (2004, September). Exploring the science and mathematics gizmos of
ExploreLearning. Virginia School-University Partnership Professional Development Consortium, Charlottesville, VA.
Bell, R.L., & Toti, D. (2003, October). Beginning teachers' implementation of nature of science
instruction. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Mid-Atlantic Region, Asheville, NC.
Nugent, J., & Bell, R.L. (2003, November). Teaching and learning science with technology. A
paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Portsmouth, VA.
Toti, D., & Bell, R.L. (2003, November). Great ideas for teaching the nature of science. A paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Portsmouth, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2003, November). Preparing tomorrow’s leaders in science education and technology.
Keynote address for the Annual Meeting of the Southwest Association for the Educations of Teachers in Science, Fort Worth, Texas.
Irving, K. E., & Bell, R.L. (2003, May). Educational technology use by secondary science student
teachers. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, Charlottesville, VA.
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McNall, R.L., Irving, K. E., & Bell, R.L. (2003, March). Expanding your science tool chest: A panorama of technology tools to support inquiry learning in science. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, Arlington, VA.
Bell, R.L., & Messer, M. (2002, February). Digital microscopy. A paper presented at the North
Carolina LuLu Tech Circus, Raleigh, NC. Irving, K. E., & Bell, R.L. (2002, October). National standards and assessments in science,
mathematics and instructional technology. A paper presented at the 2002 Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Mid-Atlantic Region, Natural Bridge, VA.
Bell, R.L., Holzer, K., & Malone, K. (2002, November). Teaching science with technology: A
showcase of user-friendly tools and activities. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L., Anderson, R., Lofton, K., & Pirkle, K. (2002, November). Seeing (and inferring) is
believing! Promoting process skills in elementary and secondary science classrooms. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
Gauthier, A., & Bell, R.L. (2002, November). Simulating astronomy for Virginia’s SOL’s. A
paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L., & Bull, G. (2002, December). Content-specific technologies to enhance science teacher
education. A paper presented at the Higher Education Council Meeting, Glenwood Springs, CO.
McNall, R.L., Loehr, J., & Bell, R.L. (2002, October). Digital Imaging in the science classroom. A
paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Biotechnology Conference. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA.
Irving, K., Loehr, J., & Bell, R.L. (2002, December). Collaborative efforts to provide a technology
rich student teaching experience in a secondary biology classroom. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Educational Technology Leadership, Roanoke, VA.
Bell, R.L., & Rezba, D. (2001, December). Effective uses of technology in the science classroom. A
paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Educational Technology Leadership, Roanoke, VA.
Irving, K., McNall, R., & Bell, R.L. (2001, October). Illuminating science through interactive
web-based simulations. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
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Bell, R.L., & Rezba, D. (2001, October). Teaching science with technology: A panorama of effective tools. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Richmond, VA.
Irving, K., McNall, R., & Bell, R.L. (2001, February). Super science simulations on the web. A
paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology Education, Norfolk, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2001, March). Content-specific technologies in science education. Governor’s Schools
Technology Conference, Charlottesville, VA. McNall, R., Irving, K., & Bell, R.L. (2001, October). The effect of an online wave simulation
program on student conceptions of particle motion in longitudinal waves. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Hawks Nest, WV.
Matkins, J.J., & Bell, R.L. (2001, October). What’s cooking? Or, what do you get when you
combine a "hot" science topic and nature of science instruction? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Hawks Nest, WV.
Irving, K., McNall, R., & Bell, R. (2001, June). Enhancing Science Instruction with Interactive
Simulations on the Web. A paper presented at the Faculty Academy on Technology, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA.
Bell, R.L., & Rezba, R. (2000, December). Technology integration in science education: Exploring
the instructional uses of the QX3 computer microscope. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Educational Technology Leadership Conference, Roanoke, VA.
Bell, R.L., & Rezba, R. (2000, February). Technology innovations in science education: Exploring
the instructional uses of the digital microscope. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, Roanoke, VA.
Rezba, R., & Bell, R.L. (2000, November). An introduction to digital microscopy with the
IntelPlay QX3 Microscope. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
Rittenhouse P., Bell, R.L., & Rezba, R. (2000, November). Digital microscopy in the biology
classroom, QX3 style! A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
Hall, Y., Bell, R.L., & Rezba, R. (2000, November). Digital microscopy in the earth science
classroom, QX3 style! A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
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Haley, J., Bell, R.L., & Rezba, R. (2000, November). Digital microscopy in the chemistry classroom, QX3 style! A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Science Teachers, Roanoke, VA.
Bell, R.L. (1998, October). Connecting students, professional scientists, and engineers: Oregon's
Apprenticeship in Science and Engineering program. A paper presented at the annual Northwest Regional Conference of the National Science Teachers Association, Seattle, WA.
Bell, R.L. (1997, November). Astrophotography for the classroom: Open a window to the heavens.
A workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Science Teachers Association, Redmond, OR.
Lederman, N. G., Abd-El-Khalick, F., & Bell, R. (1996, November). Integrating the National
Science Education Standards into your curriculum. A workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Science Teachers Association, Hillsborro, OR.
Bell, R.L., & Lederman N. G. (1996, March). Undergraduates' understandings of the nature of
science: Is any progress being made? A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science, Eugene, OR.
Bell, R.L., & Lederman N. G. (1995, October). An assessment of college students’ understandings
of science: How do science majors and non-majors compare? A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Oregon Educational Research Association, Corvallis, OR.
Ford, E., & Bell, R.L. (1995, December). Education in our community: A look at extracurricular
education. Leadership Corvallis Conference, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L. (1995, July). All about telescopes. A paper presented at the Mid-summer Conference
of the Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering program, Portland, OR. Bell, R.L. (1995, July). The Perseid meteor shower: Observe a visitor from outer space. A paper
presented at the Mid-summer Conference of the Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering program, Portland, OR.
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SHORT COURSES AND WORKSHOPS Bell, R.L. (2015, June). STEM literacy summer institute, year one. A workshop presented for
the Center for Math and Science Teaching, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
Bell, R.L. (2016, June). STEM literacy summer institute, year two. A workshop presented for
the Center for Math and Science Teaching, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
Bell, R.L. Bell, R.L., & Gonczi, A.(2011, August). Scaffolding inquiry activities. A workshop
presented for the science teachers of Prince William County Schools, Manassas, VA. Bell, R.L., Maeng, J., & Mulvey, B. (2010, November). Scaffolding inquiry instruction. A
workshop presented for the science teachers of Frederick County Schools, Winchester, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2010, November). Teaching about the nature of science: A process skills approach. A
workshop presented for the science teachers of Danville Public Schools, Danville, VA. Bell, R.L., & Maeng, J.C. (2010, October). Observing and inferring is believing: A process skills
approach to nature of science instruction. A workshop presented for the science teachers at Collegiate School, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L., Zatz, P. (2010, March). Simplifying inquiry instruction: Inquiry or not? A workshop
presented for the science teachers of Frederick County Schools, Winchester, VA. Bell, R.L. (2010, March). Simplifying inquiry instruction: Inquiry or not. A workshop presented
for the science teachers of Danville Public Schools, Danville, VA. Bell, R.L., & Maeng, J.C. (2010, March). Teaching about the nature of science in your classroom: A
process-skills based approach. A workshop presented for the science teachers at Collegiate School, Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K. C. (2008, August). Teaching about scientific inquiry and the nature of
science. A workshop presented for the fellows of the Knowles Science Teacher Foundation, Columbus, OH.
Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K. C. (2007, October). Teaching about the nature of science: A process-skills
based approach. A workshop presented for the fellows of the Knowles Science Teacher Foundation, Washington, DC.
Bell, R.L., & Trundle, K. C. (2007, August). Inquiry and technology in science instruction. A
workshop presented at the Girls Preparatory School, Chattanooga, TN.
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Bell, R.L. (2007, August). Space science as a context for lessons about the nature of science. A workshop presented at the Virginia Earth Consortium. Richmond, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2007, February). Avoiding de-natured science: teaching about the nature of science in your classroom. A workshop presented for the fellows of the Knowles Science Teacher Foundation, Washington, DC.
Bell, R.L., Farquhar, H., & Binns, I. (2007, February). Simplifying inquiry instruction. A
workshop presented at the Albemarle County School District Science Teacher Inservice, Charlottesville VA.
Farquhar, H., & Bell, R.L. (2006, November). Science simulations for elementary and middle
school students. A workshop presented for the Bermuda Technology Education Collaborative, Hamilton, Bermuda.
Farquhar, H., & Bell, R.L. (2006, November). Digital microscopy for elementary and middle
school students. A workshop presented for the Bermuda Technology Education Collaborative. Hamilton, Bermuda.
Bell, R.L., Binns, I., & Schnittka, C. (2006, August). The nature of science in your classroom. A
workshop presented at the Albemarle County School District Science Teacher Inservice, Crozet, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2005, June). Inquiry or not? Assessing the inquiry level of science activities. A
workshop presented at the Mesa School District’s Teacher Workshop, Mesa, AZ. Fortney, B., Bell, R.L., Beilfuss, M., Phillipson-Mower, T., Kraus, R. Meyer, J. (2005, January).
Research meetings between graduate students and senior researchers. A workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Colorado Springs, CO.
Bell, R.L., & O’Brian, T. (2005, January). Computer simulations for conceptual understanding in
the science classroom. A workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Colorado Springs, CO.
Bell, R.L. (2004, July). Science simulations for inquiry learning. A workshop presented for the
Bermuda Technology Education Collaborative, Hamilton, Bermuda. Bell, R.L., et al., (2004, March). Digital images in the core curriculum. A workshop presented at
the annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Atlanta, GA
Bell, R.L., Stuessy, C. L., & Loving, C. C. (2003, January). Preparing tomorrow’s science teachers
to use technology: A hands-on workshop. A pre-conference workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, St. Louis, MO.
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Lederman, N. G., Bell, R.L., Abd-El-Khalick, F. S. Schwartz, R., Lederman, J., & Khishfe, R.(2003, April). Assessing learners' views of nature of science: Hands-on/minds-on experiences with the views of nature of science questionnaire (VNOS). A pre-conference workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
Bell, R.L. (2003, July). Technology integration in science instruction. A workshop presented for
the Bermuda Technology Education Collaborative. Hamilton, Bermuda. Bell, R.L. (2002, September). Robotic telescopes. A workshop presented at the Longwood
Institute for Teaching through Technology and Innovative Practices, South Boston, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2002, July). Science with technology. A workshop presented for the Bermuda
Technology Education Collaborative. Hamilton, Bermuda. Bell, R.L. (2001, July). Rockets and inquiry. A workshop presented at the Taiwanese
Academic Cultural Exchange, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L., & Lynch, V. (2001, July). Experiential astronomy. A workshop presented at the
Longwood Institute for Teaching Through Technology and Innovative Practices, South Boston, VA.
Bell, R.L., Irving, K., & McNall, R. (2001, June). Picture this! Using the IntelPlay QX3 digital
microscope for data collection and analysis. A workshop presented at the Biotechnology 2001 Conference, Blacksburg, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2001, July). Integrating technology in secondary school science. A workshop
presented for the Bermuda Technology Education Collaborative. Hamilton, Bermuda. Bell, R.L., & Flick, L. (2001, January). Preparing tomorrow’s science teachers to use technology: A
hands-on workshop for beginners. A workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Costa Mesa, CA.
Bell, R.L. (2001, November). Integrating technology in secondary school science. A professional
development project as part of the XL Education Initiative Grant. Hamilton, Bermuda. Bell, R.L. (2001, February). Integrating technology in secondary school science. A professional
development project as part of the XL Education Initiative Grant. Hamilton, Bermuda. Bell, R.L. (2000, July). Integrating technology in secondary school science. A professional
development project as part of the XL Education Initiative Grant. Hamilton, Bermuda. Bell, R.L. (2000, June). Digital microscopy in the geology classroom. A professional
development project as part of the Window into Virginia Geology Grant. Charlottesville, VA.
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McNall, R., Irving, K., & Bell, R.L. (2000, July). Fins, spins, and rocket stability. A workshop presented at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth Science and Engineering Conference, Charlottesville, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2000, June). Technology integration in science instruction: Using Nerf balls and the Web
to teach about the Doppler Effect. A workshop presented at the Henrico County Schools Science Teacher In-Service.
Bell, R.L. (2000, July). Interactive lesson plans for high school science teachers. A workshop
presented at the Arlington Public Schools’ Technology for Learning Symposium, Arlington, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2000, July). Using hands-on science to address Virginia’s energy-related standards of
learning. A workshop presented for the fourth- and fifth-grade teachers of Hampton City Schools.
Bell, R.L. (2000, June). You, me, and the QX3: Enhancing science instruction and learning with
digital microscopy. A workshop presented at the Southwestern Virginia Teachers’ Workshop, South Boston, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2000, June). Technology integration in the astronomy classroom. A workshop
presented at the Longwood Institute for Teaching Through Technology and Innovative Practices, South Boston, VA.
Bell, R.L., & Molebash, P. (2000, March). Infusing technology into the science methods
curriculum. A workshop presented at the PrepTech Science Methods Summit, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA.
Molebash, P., & Bell, R.L. (2000, March). El Niño, spreadsheets, and the web: Integrating
technology into the earth science curriculum. A workshop presented at the Albemarle County Middle School Symposium, Charlottesville, VA.
Bell, R.L., & McNall, R. (2000, March). Creating and conducting effective science demonstrations
for middle school. A workshop presented at the Albemarle County Middle School Symposium, Charlottesville, VA.
Bell, R.L. (2000, October). Introduction to calculator-based laboratories. A workshop presented
at the Piedmont Regional Science Teachers Organization, Charlottesville, VA. Bell, R.L. (1999, July). Inquiry blast-off! An investigation into model rocket design. A workshop
presented at the Taiwanese Academic Cultural Exchange, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Bell, R.L. (1998, July). Refraction action. A workshop presented at the Taiwanese Academic
Cultural Exchange, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
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Bell, R.L. (1998, July). Rocket science and Newton's third law of motion. A workshop presented at the Taiwanese Academic Cultural Exchange, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Bell, R.L. (1998, July). Go fly a kite! An introduction to kite aerodynamics and Newton's third law
of motion. A workshop presented at the Taiwanese Academic Cultural Exchange, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Bell, R.L. (1998, July). Celestial wonders of the summer sky. A field trip presented at the
Taiwanese Academic Cultural Exchange, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L., & Dewitt, L. (1998, May). Central Oregon volcanology. A field trip presented
through Saturday Academy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L. (1998, April). What’s it matter? A 4-week series of lessons about solids, liquids and
gases for first- and second-grade students. Garfield Elementary School, Corvallis, OR. Lederman, N. G., & Bell, R.L. (1997, November). Introduction to inquiry. A workshop
presented to Corvallis area secondary science teachers, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L. (1997, July). Introduction to model rocketry and Newton's third law of motion. A
workshop presented at the Taiwanese Academic Cultural Exchange, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Bell, R.L. (1997, July). Telescopes and optics. A workshop presented at the Taiwanese
Academic Cultural Exchange, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L. (1997, August). Observational astronomy: The Perseid meteor shower. A field trip
presented through Saturday Academy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L., & Dewitt, L. (1997, May). Natural history of Lake County. A field trip presented
through Saturday Academy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Lederman, N. G., & Bell, R.L. (1997, March). Not seeing is believing: Indirect evidence and the
nature of science. A workshop presented at the SMILE Challenge Weekend, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Marilyn H., Bell, R.L., & Lederman, N. G. (1996, November). Science educators alert:
Integrating the new science standards in the classroom. A workshop presented at the Lane Education Services District, Eugene, OR.
Bell, R.L., & Dewitt, L. (1996, September). Eastern Oregon expedition. A field trip presented
through Saturday Academy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L., Blair, L., & Dewitt, L. (1996, October). Awesome hawks, rocks, and stalks. A
workshop presented through Saturday Academy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
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Bell, R.L. (1996, June). Model rocketry: Countdown to a blast. A workshop presented through
Saturday Academy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L. (1996, June). Observational astronomy: Diamonds in the sky. A field trip presented
through Saturday Academy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L. (1996, July). Introductory model rocketry. A workshop presented through
Adventures in Learning, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L. (1996, August). Rocket science. A workshop presented through Adventures in
Learning, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L., & Dewitt, L. (1995, May). Volcanoes of Central Oregon. A field trip presented
through Saturday Academy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L., Blair, L., & Dewitt, L. (1995, October). Advocates for women in science, engineering,
and mathematics. A workshop presented through Saturday Academy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Bell, R.L. (1995, September). Pine Mountain Observatory field trip. A field trip presented
through Saturday Academy, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Bell, R.L. (1995, October). Raptors live! A workshop presented through Saturday Academy,
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. COURSES TAUGHT
Lakeview School District (1988-1994) Physical Science (9th grade)
Biology (10th grade)
Chemistry (11th-12th grade)
General Science (7th-8th grade)
Field Science (10th-12th grade)
Observational Astronomy (10th-12th grade)
Rocket Science (10th-12th grade)
Computer Applications (9th-12th grade)
Linn-Benton Community College (1987) BI 101 General Biology
Oregon State University (1996-1999)
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ED 459 Elementary Science Methods
SED 593 Advanced Strategies: Science Curriculum
SED 597 Clinical Supervision
University of Virginia (1999-2012) ASTR 573 Space Science for Teachers
ENVI 624 Virginia Geology for Teachers
EDLF 345/545 Introduction to Educational Technology—Science and Mathematics
EDLF 589 Technology Across the Curriculum
EDIS 550 Teaching Science in Secondary Schools I
EDIS 551 Teaching Science in Secondary Schools II
EDIS 5500 Teaching Inquiry and the Nature of Science
EDIS 551L Teaching Secondary Science Lab
EDIS 587 Student Teaching Seminar—Science
EDIS 588 Science Teaching Associateship
EDIS 591 Science Education Teaching Internship
EDIS 753 Science Supervision Internship
EDIS 785 Special Topics: Scientific Inquiry and the Nature of Science
EDIS 793 Independent Study
EDIS 955 Research and Readings in Science Education: Quantitative Research
EDIS 956 Research and Readings in Science Education: Qualitative Research
Oregon State University (2013-present) SED 611 Research on Teaching Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Editorships Associate Editor, Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2012-2017
Associate Editor, Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2006-2010
Associate Editor, School Science and Mathematics, 1999-2006
Technology Column Co-Editor, School Science and Mathematics, 2003-2006
Managing Editor, School Science and Mathematics, 1997-1999
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Offices Held in Professional Organizations Chair, Oversight Committee, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2012-2013 Chair, Long Range Planning Committee, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2011-2012 District VIII Director, National Science Teachers Association, 2012 Chair, Conference Planning Committee, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2011 Past-President, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2011 President, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2011 President-Elect, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2010 Executive Board Member (elected), Association for Science Teacher Education, 2006-2013 Chair, Publications Committee, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2009 Treasurer, Association for Science Teacher Education, Mid-Atlantic Region, 2008-2011
Board Member (elected), Association for Science Teacher Education, 2006-2013 Co-chair, Early Career Award Committee, National Association for Research in Science
Teaching, 2007-2010 Co-chair, Publications Committee, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2006-present Board Member, Virginia Space Grant Consortium, 2006 Board Member, Virginia Association of Science Teachers, 2002-2007 Member, Elections Committee Member (elected), Association for the Education of Teachers
in Science, 2004-2006 Co-Chair, Program Committee, 2005 Annual Meeting of the School Science and
Mathematics Association Vice President and Content Council Chairperson, Society for Information Technology and
Teacher Education, 2002-2005 Conference Chair, 2002 Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in
Science, Mid-Atlantic Region Board Member, National Technology Leadership Initiative, 2000-2006
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Co-Chair, Program Committee, Oregon Academy of Science, 1996-1997 Co-Chair, Program Committee, Oregon Educational Research Association, 1995-1996
Reviewer for Journals Journal of Research in Science Teaching Editorial Review Board, 2010-present Science Education, 1999-present Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1999-2010 International Journal of Science Education, 2006-present Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2005-present School Science and Mathematics, 1995-2005 The Science Teacher, 2005-present Virginia Journal of Science Education, 2006-2012
Other Service to Professional Organizations Member, Next Generation Science Standards Lead State Review Team, Oregon Department
of Education, 2012 Member, Long Range Conference Committee, Association for Science Teacher Education,
2010-present
Member, National Science Teachers Association Standing Committee on Research in Science Education, 2008-2011
Coordinator and Reviewer, Integrated Science Strand, annual meeting of the Virginia
Association of Science Teachers, 2006
Member, Technology Committee, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2004-present
Member, School Science and Mathematics Association Standing Committee Nominations
and Elections, 2004-2006 Panel Reviewer, National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education
Digital Library (NSDL), National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, 2004 -2005 Reviewer for the Outstanding Science Paper Award for the Society for Information
Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, 2004
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Proposal Reviewer for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, 2004
Strand 8 Reviewer for the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, 2004
Proposal Reviewer for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, 2003-present
Invited Scholar, Graduate Student Forum, Annual Meeting of the Association for the
Education of Teachers in Science, 2004 Member, Standing Committee for Publications, Association for the Education of Teachers in
Science, 2004-2006 Proposal Reviewer for the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers
in Science, 2003 Proposal Reviewer for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
International Conference, 2003 Strand 7 Coordinator, Program Committee for the Annual Meeting of the National
Association for Research in Science Teaching, 2003-2004 Reviewer and Awards Committee Member, Virginia Space Grant Consortium Teacher
Education Scholarship Program, 2002-present Member, Standing Committee for Nominations and Elections, Association for the
Education of Teachers in Science, 2002-2005 Strand 8 Proposal Reviewer for the Annual Meeting of the National Association for
Research in Science Teaching, 2002-2006 Member, Standing Committee for Nominations and Elections, School Science and
Mathematics Association, 2002-2005
Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Technology Integration, Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, 2001-2002
Strand 8 Coordinator, Program Committee for the Annual Meeting of the National
Association for Research in Science Teaching, 2002 Panel Reviewer, Research on Learning and Education (ROLE), National Science
Foundation, Arlington, VA, 2001 Member, Steering Committee for the Center for Science Mathematics, and Engineering
Education, University of Virginia, 1999-present
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Strand 8 Coordinator, Program Committee for the 2000 Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, 1999-2001
Student Representative, College of Science Promotion and Tenure Committee, Oregon State
University, 1998 Reviewer, Program Committee for the 1999 Annual Meeting of the National Association for
Research in Science Teaching, Strand 2Learning: Classroom Contexts and Learner Characteristics, 1998
Reviewer, Program Committee, Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, 1998 Member, Standing Committee on Informal Science Education, Association for the
Education of Teachers in Science, 1997-2001 Presider, National Convention of the National Science Teachers Association, 1998 Reviewer, Program Committee, National Educational Computing Consortium, 1998 Presider, Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, 1997 Evaluator, Connecting Scientists and Students via Network Services Project, Hatfield
Marine Center, Newport, OR, 1995-1996 School and University Service Chair, OSU College of Education Associate Dean of Research Search Committee, 2016 Member, OSU Graduate Education Advisory Committee, 2013-present Member, OSU Provost Distinguished Fellowship Selection Committee, 2013-present Member, OSU University Council on Student Engagement and Experience, 2012-present Member, OSU Undergraduate Education Council, 2012-present Member, OSU University Assessment Council, 2012-present Member, OSU Mid-Valley Partnership Board, 2012-present Member, Dean’s Council, OSU College of Education, 2012-present Chair, Curry Social Foundations Planning Committee, 2010 Chair, Curry School of Education Faculty Council, 2009-2010 Chair-Elect, Curry School of Education Faculty Council, 2008-2009
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Chair, STEM Education Senior Faculty Position Search Committee, 2007-2008 Third-Year Review Committee for Junior Faculty, 2007 Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2007-2008 Member, Physics Teacher Education Scholarship Selection Committee, 2006-present Member, Research/Statistics Education Faculty Search Committee, 2006 Member, Human Research Subjects Internal Review Board, 2005-2008 Member, Curry School Student Financial Aid Committee, 2005-present Member-At-Large, Curry School of Education Faculty Council, 2004-2005 Chair, University Science Education Advising Committee, 2004-present Member, Selection Committee Jefferson Scholar Foundation Award Program, 2003-present Member, Leander McCormick Observatory Planning Committee, 2003-present Member, Curry School Academic Affairs Committee, 2001-2003 Program Coordinator, Science Education, 2000-2008 Member, Secondary Teacher Education Program Admissions Committee, 2000-present Member, Center for Technology and Teacher Education Steering Committee, 1999-present Member, Teacher Education Admissions Committee, 1999-present Member, Secondary Teacher Education Committee, 1999-present Program Coordinator, Science Teacher Education Program, 1999-2008 Student Representative, College of Science Promotion and Tenure Committee, OSU, 1996 Member, Regional Site Leadership Team, Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering &
Mathematics, 1995-1996 Member, Lakeview High School Site Council, Lakeview, OR, 1992-1993
Coordinator, Talented and Gifted Student Program, Lakeview School District #7, 1990-1991
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PROFESSIONAL HONORS
Outstanding Mentor Award, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2016
Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement included in Change the Equation’s STEMworks Database, 2014
Science Educator of the Year. Virginia Association of Science Teachers, 2011
Distinguished Achievement Award for co-edited book, Reforming Science Education, Association of Educational Publishers, 2010
Outstanding Science Teacher Educator of the Year, Association for Science Teacher Education, 2010
All-University Teaching Award, University of Virginia, 2007
National Association for Research in Science Teaching Early Career Research Award, 2005
The National Technology Leadership Initiative AETS Paper Award: Society for Information Technology in Teacher Education, 2004
Seven Society Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Virginia, 2002
Tandy Technology Scholars Outstanding Teacher Award, 1991-1992
Oregon Science Teachers Association Region 6 Science Teacher Award, 1990
Oregon Science Teachers Association New Science Teacher of the Year, 1991
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Educational Research Society
Association for Science Teacher Education
National Association for Research in Science Teaching
National Science Teachers Association
Oregon Science Teachers Association
Virginia Association of Science Teachers
Virginia Science Education Leadership Association
