Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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The Ph.D. programs in mathematics education, science education, and technology education have long been ranked among the best in the country and attract students worldwide. The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education faculty group includes both longstanding and emerging leaders in their fields, and the broader University community offers extraordinary opportunities for STEM education faculty and students to collaborate with scientists, engineers, and mathematicians on and off campus. Long established relationships with schools and informal learning centers in the region enable STEM educators to conduct research and professional development initiatives in a wide variety of urban, suburban, and rural settings. The Ohio State University's network of regional campuses also enables STEM education specialists to collaborate with teachers statewide in both research and professional development initiatives. Areas of faculty research interest include teacher education, instructional technology, cognitive development, cognitively active learning, conceptual change, sociocultural perspectives, evolution education, nature of scientific knowledge and inquiry, curricular integration, and related topics, Participation in a STEM education doctoral program will include opportunities to collaborate with international leaders in the specialty areas of mathematics, science, and technology education as well as the broader discourse communities that extend worldwide.

Core Faculty

Donna Farland, David Haury, Karen Irving, Hea-Jin Lee, Mary Lightbody, Ross Nehm, Barbara Thomson, Kathy Cabe Trundle, Arthur White

Affiliated Faculty

Donna Berlin, Patricia Brosnan, Terri Teal Bucci, Diana Erchick, Lucia Flevares, Azita Manouchehri, Douglas Owens, Paul Post, Sigrid Wagner, Karen Zuga