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Greg
P. Stefanich
University of Northern
Iowa
Professor
Curriculum and Instruction
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Education:
B.S. University of Minnesota, Duluth Chemistry,
General Science
M.S. University of Minnesota Science
Education
Ed.D. University of Montana Curriculum
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Areas of Expertise:
Elementary and Middle Level Science
Methods
Disability Accommodations in Science Teaching
Program Evaluation
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| Research Interests:
Science Teaching.
Teaching Science to Students with Disabilities.
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Courses Taught:
Elementary Science Methods
Analysis and Improvement in Elementary School
Science.
Curriculum Implementation and Evaluation.
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Recent Contributions to Books & Monographs:
Stefanich, G.P. (editor). (2007). Inclusive Science Strategies. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company.
Stefanich, G.P. (editor). (2007). The Ontogony of Inclusive Science. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company.
McGuinnes, R. and Stefanich, G.P. (2007). Special needs and talents in science learning, In N. Lederman and J. Abel (eds.), Handbook of Research in Science Education AETS Special Publication. Mahwah, NJ, Erlbaum Publishers.
Sweeney-Lederman, J..and Stefanich, G. P. Addressing Disabilities in the Modern Educational Context in, L.B. Flick and N.G. Lederman (Eds.), 2005. Scientific Inquiry and the Nature of Science: Implications for Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Recent Articles:
Stefanich, G. P. (2007). Opportunities and challenges relating to high school and post-secondary education for students with disabilities in science. Proceedings of the 2006 Conference on Smoothing the Transition from High School to Successful Postsecondary Educational Experiences: An Invitational Working Conference, FINE Foundation, Des Moines, IA.
Stefanich, G.P. (2007, March). Teaching and Learning for all Students. ITeachNet’s
International Education Webzine.(http://www.iteachnet.org/webzine/?q=node/29)
Stefanich, G.P. (2007, May). Educators that Make a Difference. Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference on Higher Education, Russian State Pedagogical University, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Stefanich, G. P. (2005). The Status of Students with Disabilities in Science, Proceedings of the RASEM-Regional Alliance for Science, Engineering and Mathematics Squared Symposium. Las Cruses, NM.
Stefanich, G.P., Gabriele, A.J., Rogers, B.G., & Erpelding, C. (2005). Improving Educator Attitudes About Inclusive Science Through Dissemination Workshops. Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities. 11(1), 6-24.
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Recent Grants:
- Adaptive Equipment and Supplies for Science and Mathematics Education: A Loan Program for Iowa Schools. Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. Award: $ 128,691. (Submission - September 14, 2007 – Award Announcement on October 31, 2007).
- Leddy, M.H., Miller, J. Stefanich, G.P., Hedrick, B. & Collins, K. (2005-2010).Midwestern Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, National Science Foundation, $ 3,000,000.
- Inclusive Science Instruction, Iowa Eisenhower Grant Program, January, 2002 – June, 2003, $82,800.
- Improving Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Through Cooperative Dissemination, National Science Foundation February, 2001- June, 2003, $ 60,398.
- Communication/Dissemination Project on Science Education Resources for Students with Disabilities, National Science Foundation February, 2000 – June, 2002, $45,178.
- Curriculum Development in Teaching Science to Students with Disabilities--National Science Foundation, September, 1996- June, 2000, $285,050.
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Recent Presentations:
Stefanich, G.P., (2008, July 28). Multisensory Learning Experiences for Special Needs Learners in the Chemistry. Classroom, 20th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Bloomington, Indiana
Stefanich, G.P., (2008, April 4). The Inclusive High School Science Classroom: Strategies and Tools for the Success of All Learners, Cromwell, CT.
Stefanich, G.P., (2008, March 27). Inclusive Science Instruction, NSTA Annual Conference, Boston, MA.
Stefanich, G.P., (2008, March 26). Who Makes a Difference and Why?, NSTA Pre-Conference, Boston, MA.
Stefanich, G.P. (participant). (2008, February 2). NASA Earth and Space Science Program.. Boston, MA. Perkins School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Stefanich, G.P. (2007, July). Connecting Teaching and Learning. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Technology-based Learning with Disability. Dayton, Ohio: Wright State University. -
Stefanich, G. P. (2007, March 31). Featured Speaker: Making a Difference. Science-abled Breakfast, National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.
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Honors/Awards:
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Association of Science Education for Students with Disabilities (2006)
- Distinguished President Award, Iowa-Nebraska District of Kiwanis International (2006)
- Induction as a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2005)
- Phillip G. Hubbard Outstanding Educator Award, University of Northern Iowa (2003)
- Induction into the Iowa Academy of Education, Iowa FINE Foundation (2002)
- Ross A. Nielsen Distinguished Professional Service Award, University of Northern Iowa (1998)
- College of Education Excellence in Service Award, University of Northern Iowa (1996)
- Distinguished Scholar Award, University of Northern Iowa (1994)
- Regents Award for Faculty Excellence, Iowa Board of Regents (1993)
- R. P. Brimm Award for outstanding contributions to middle level education in Iowa, (1983).
- President's Award for outstanding contributions to middle level education, National Middle School Association, (1981)
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