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| Heidi Carlone, Ph.D. (She/Her) |
Katherine Johnson Chair in Science Education, DTL
Faculty Director, CSEO |
| Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder – Curriculum and Instruction |
| Dr. Carlone works to disrupt narrow meanings of science, engineering, and STEM competence so that more youth and teachers come to see themselves and get recognized by others as science and engineering knowers, doers, and critics. She sheds light on questions about power, the dynamics of inequity, and the significance of teachers’ and learners’ improvisation, creativity, and resilience amidst constraining structures of race, gender, and class. Dr. Carlone provides educational research guidance, mentorship, and support for the postdoctoral fellows and staff members of the CSEO. |
heidi.carlone@vanderbilt.edu
X: @HCarlone |
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| Amanda Dixon, M.Ed. (She/Her) |
Assistant Director, CSEO
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| M.Ed., Vanderbilt University – Organizational Leadership |
| Amanda recruits students and directs the admissions process for the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV). She provides administrative, instructional, and student support to the SSMV. She also provides administrative support to the Interdisciplinary Science and Research program. She facilitates communication, recruitment, and information sharing between the SSMV and Metro Nashville Public Schools. She is also responsible for managing evaluation and data collection for high school programs. |
| amanda.dixon@vanderbilt.edu |
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| Joe Lopez, Ph.D. |
| Administrative Officer, CSEO |
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University – Pathology
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University – Curriculum and Instructional Leadership |
| Dr. Lopez manages the business operations of the CSEO, which includes grants and contracts management, budgetary and personnel records management, and oversight of compliance with university and governmental policies. He also manages the Journal of STEM Outreach. In his previous “work-life” in biomedical science, he studied macrophages and myobacteria in the lab of Dr. Virginia Shepherd. |
| joe.lopez@vanderbilt.edu |
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| T. Jacob Marina (He/His) |
| Lab Coordinator, Magnolia Makerspace |
| Mr. Marina manages and oversees the makerspace. He works with the CSEO to incorporate the makerspace and its equipment into curricula and assists students, faculty, and staff in utilizing makerspace equipment in their own projects. Mr. Marina hopes to inspire people to learn about technology that may seem intimidating at first glance and provide people with the opportunity to have a hands-on experience with both common and uncommon machinery. |
| tyler.j.marina@vanderbilt.edu |
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Menton M. Deweese, Ph.D. (She/Her)
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| Director, School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt |
Ph.D., University of Florida – Psychology, Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
M.S., University of Florida – Psychology |
| Dr. Deweese serves as the director for the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV) where she is passionate about teaching, training, and mentoring the next generation of STEM leaders. She remains an active neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI) researcher interested in the neural mechanisms underlying compulsive cue-induced behaviors (e.g., nicotine addiction and obesity), and often weaves this content into her classroom lessons and research projects. Additionally, Dr. Deweese coordinates the Professional Development efforts for CSEO Postdoctoral Fellows and manages the SSMV social media accounts. |
menton.deweese@vanderbilt.edu
X: @mentondeweese |
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| Rebekah Stanton, Ph.D. (She/Her) |
| Instructor, School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt |
| Ph.D, Brigham Young University – Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation |
| Dr. Stanton is a researcher in the Earth and Environmental Sciences department and also an Instructor at the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt, where she has the opportunity to share her passion for ecology and earth science with the rising generation. Coming from a marine biology and desert ecology background, Dr. Stanton has a great love for the ocean and all things relating to plants and wildlife in extreme climates, as well as a passion for education and helping others understand the super cool processes in nature through effective research and learning methods. |
| rebekah.stanton@vanderbilt.edu |
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| Pamela J. Osborn Popp, Ph.D. (She/Her) |
| Instructor, School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt |
| Ph.D, New York University – Neuroscience |
| Dr. Popp is an instructor at the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt. Her research focuses on the cognitive and computational mechanisms that underlie learning and teaching behaviors, and she is passionate about making teaching effective and fun for students. She is interested in game development, AI, and understanding what makes humans so unique compared to intelligent machines. |
pamela.popp@vanderbilt.edu
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| Nathaniel Freymeyer, Ph.D (He/Him) |
Project Manager, STEM Student Research
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| Ph.D., Vanderbilt University – Chemistry |
| Dr. Freymeyer is the program manager for STEM Student Research. In this roll, he helps to support students conducting research projects by connecting them with mentors and facilitating participation in scientific research competitions. He was previously a co-teacher for the Interdisciplinary Science and Research program at John Overton High School. He uses his background in chemistry and nanoscience to help students develop critical thinking skills to solve challenging problems. He hopes to inspire students to pursue a career in the sciences and to help develop a new generation of scientists. |
| n.freymeyer@vanderbilt.edu |
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| Nicolas Means, Ph.D. (He/Him) |
Instructor, School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt & Interdisciplinary Science and Research Program
Director, Summer High School Internships in Research Experiences
Assistant Director, Research Experience for High School Students |
| Ph.D., The University of Oklahoma – Health Sciences Center |
| Dr. Means is an instructor and co-teacher for the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt and the Interdisciplinary Science and Research program at Hillsboro High School, respectively. In addition, he serves as the Director for the Summer High School Internships in Research Experiences. Guided by his training in cancer biology, Dr. Means is driven to expand student opportunity and interest in STEM fields of study, with an emphasis on biomedical research. He hopes to use the CSEO program model for future collaborative initiatives in the midwestern U.S. |
| nicolas.means@vanderbilt.edu |
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| Natalie Wallace, Ph.D. (She/Her) |
| Instructor, Interdisciplinary Science and Research Program |
| Ph.D., Vanderbilt University – Biological Sciences |
| Dr. Wallace is a co-teacher for the Interdisciplinary Science and Research program. Her research background spans the fields of neuroscience, cell biology, and biochemistry to understand molecular mechanisms of rare diseases. She is passionate about improving science literacy by connecting STEM knowledge and pop culture. Dr. Wallace hopes to expand students’ knowledge of diverse STEM fields and career pathways. |
| natalie.wallace@vanderbilt.edu |
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| Ryan S. Bowen, Ph.D. (He/Him/His) |
| Instructor, Interdisciplinary Science and Research Program |
Ph.D., Michigan State University – Chemistry Education
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University – Secondary Education
M.S., Vanderbilt University – Chemistry
B.S., Lipscomb University – Biochemistry |
| Dr. Bowen is a co-teacher for the Interdisciplinary Science and Research program at John Overton High School. His research background centers on implementing and refining curricula that engage students in scientific practice. Dr. Bowen is passionate about creating collaborative and safe learning cultures that emphasize application of knowledge and connections between concepts and disciplines. |
| Ryan.Bowen@vanderbilt.edu |
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| Desmond Campbell, Ph.D. (He/Him/His) |
| Program Manager of Middle School Initiatives |
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University – Physics, Imaging Science
M.A., Fisk University – Physics, Material Science |
| Dr. Campbell, also known as Dr. Des, serves as the program manager for several of the CSEO’s middle school efforts, including the Day of Discovery and Scientist in the Classroom Partnership programs. What inspires Dr. Campbell is how the language and art of mathematics dictates so much about how nature operates. Assisting students in understanding that art and its connections to nature drives him. |
desmond.l.campbell@vanderbilt.edu
X: @DC_Palbino
LinkedIn: Desmond Campbell |
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| Yelena Janumyan, Ph.D. |
| Instructor, Day of Discovery Program |
| Ph.D., Vanderbilt University – Cancer Biology |
| Dr. Janumyan has spent her research career studying the cell cycle function of the anti-apoptotic protein, Bcl-2. For the last 15+ years, Dr. Janumyan has worked in a middle school classroom to engage students in interdisciplinary STEM projects that help them to grow into independent thinkers, lifelong learners, and compassionate people. She is passionate about making STEM literacy accessible and creates curriculum for Day of Discovery that allows students to learn topics and master skills beyond those that they would access in middle school. |
| yelena.j.doe@vanderbilt.edu |
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| Sarah E. Williford, Ph.D. (She/Her) |
| Instructor, Day of Discovery Program |
| Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham – Biomedical Sciences |
| Dr. Williford is passionate about fostering students’ inquisitive nature and helping to develop their investigative skills. She also hopes to foster a life-long interest in STEM for every student. She plans to use her experience in the CSEO to inform advances in STEM education policy. |
Sarah.Williford@vanderbilt.edu
X: @SarahWilliford_
LinkedIn: Sarah Williford |
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| Laura Andrade, Ph.D. (She/Her) |
| Instructor, Day of Discovery Program |
| Ph.D., University of Buenos Aires, Faculty of Exact and Natural Science – Biology |
| Dr. Andrade is the instructor for Croft, McMurray, and Oliver Middle Schools at the Day of Discovery program located at the Nashville Zoo. Laura has a strong background in experimental design and data analysis and enjoys conducting research in diverse fields, including ecology, conservation, biology, chemistry, public health, and behavioral sciences. Her passion for science extends to the classroom, where she believes that science education not only fosters critical thinking, but also empowers students and promotes social justice. |
| laura.e.andrade@vanderbilt.edu |
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| Gabriella Anton, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers) |
Instructor, Day of Discovery Program
Postdoctoral Fellow, DTL |
| Ph.D., Northwestern University – Learning Sciences |
| Dr. Anton is the instructor at the Day of Discovery program located at the Nashville Zoo. She is passionate about designing and teaching transdisciplinary curricula that invite learners to explore big ideas, express their interests, and envision new futures with STEM. In her role as a Postdoctoral Scholar, Dr. Anton collaborates with Dr. Heidi Carlone to study the role of place-based learning and digital storytelling in nurturing environmental science knowledge and inviting STEM identity play. |
gabriella.anton@vanderbilt.edu
LinkedIn: Gabriella Anton |
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