Presentations
2016
New Jersey Science Convention
Somerset, NJ
October, 2016
ISTE Conference & Expo
Denver, CO
June, 2016
NSTA Annual Conference
Nashville, TN
March-April, 2016
- Teacher Researcher Day Session: Claims and Evidence: Developing Scientific Argumentation for ELL, IEP, GT, and General Education Middle School Students
- Connecting Physical Science and Engineering through the Design of an Underwater Robot
ITEEA Annual Conference
Washington, DC
March, 2016
- Teaching STEM Using LEGO Underwater Robots
2015
NSTA Regional Conference
Philadelphia, PA
November, 2015
New Jersey Science Convention
Somerset, NJ
October, 2015
- Implementing Engineering and Design within a Middle School Classroom
ASEE Annual Conference and K-12 Workshop
Seattle, WA
June, 2015
- Algae to the Rescue: Infusing engineering into High School Biology
- Student Learning of STEM Concepts Using a Challenge-based Robotics Curriculum
- LEGO-Based Underwater Robotics as a Vehicle for Science and Engineering Learning
- Outcomes of a Systems Engineering Project for K-12 Teachers
- Engineering a Spacesuit Using Heat Transfer Knowledge
- Secret Agent Engineering
NSTA Annual Conference
Chicago, IL
March, 2015
- Reasons for the Seasons, Highlighting the NGSS Practices.
- Modeling and Professional Development in a NSF Mathematics and Science Partnership Project: Insights and Lessons Learned.
- Playing a Jenga-based Game to Learn About Ecosystem Dynamics.
2014
National Research Council
Out-of-School STEM Learning: A National Summit
Washington, DC
June, 2014
NSTA STEM Forum & Expo
New Orleans, LA
May 16, 2014
New Jersey Technology and Engineering Education Association (NJTEEA)
Montclair, NJ
May, 2014
National Science Teachers Association Stem Forum & Expo
New Orleans,LA
May 2014
- Just in Time
Stevens Institute of Technology Innovation Expo
Hoboken, NJ
April 30, 2014
NSTA National Conference
Boston, MA
April 5, 2014
National Science Teachers Association
Boston MA
April 2014
- Infusing Biology with Engineering: A Curriculum Module
National Science Teachers Association
Boston, MA
April 2014
- Partnership to Improve Student Achievement in Physical Science. Improving STEM Approaches
2013
New Jersey Science Convention
Princeton, NJ
October 2013
- Infusing Biology with Engineering: A Curriculum Module
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
Atlanta, GA
June, 2013
National Science Teachers’ Association Conference
San Antonio, TX
April, 2013
- Infusing engineering as a practice and as context
National Science Teachers’ Association Conference
San Antonio, TX
April, 2013
- Science and engineering: What’s the difference and why should we care?
2012
New Jersey Science Convention
Princeton, NJ
October 2012
- STEM Connections and Collaborations between Elementary and High School Students
American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings
San Antonio, TX
June, 2012
- Engineering concept assessment: Design and development
National Science Teachers Association Stem Forum & Expo
Atlantic City, NJ
May 2012
- STEM Connections and Collaborations Between Elementary and High School Students.
2nd P-12 Engineering and Design Education Research Summit
Washington, DC
April, 2012
- The importance of being explicit when incorporating engineering into science
2nd P-12 Engineering and Design Education Research Summit
Washington, DC
April, 2012
- Performance assessment of collaboration and communication skills: A work in progress
U.S. Dept. of Education Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) Regional Conference
Chicago, IL
April, 2012
ITEST Summit
Washington, DC
February, 2012
2011
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference & Exhibition
Atlantic City, New Jersey
October 21, 2011
New Jersey Science Convention
Somerset, New Jersey
October 11-12, 2011
- A Professional Development Model for Integrating the NJCCCS & CCSS; C-TEAMS
- Evidence Based Research to Realign Your Curriculum
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
Vancouver, BC
June 26-29, 2011
- Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice
- Infusing Non-Traditional Engineering Projects into Traditional Classrooms: Where Do They Fit? How are They Assessed?
- Using Engineering Activities to Support Communication and Collaboration Skills in a Special Needs Classroom
- Introducing Systems Thinking in a High School Global Engineering Program
- SE Capstone: A Pilot Study of 14 Universities to Explore Systems Engineering Learning and Career Interest through Department of Defense Problems
ITEST Summit: Collaboration, Communication and Dissemination:
Building a National Community of Practice
in STEM Workforce Development
Arlington, Virginia
March 3 & 4, 2011
NSTA Conference
San Fransisco, CA
March, 2011
International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)
21st Annual International Symposium
Denver, Colorado
June 20-23, 2011
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
Orlando, Florida
April 3-6, 2011
U.S. Dept. of Education Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) Regional Conference
Baltimore, MD
February 14 – 16, 2011
- Promoting Elementary Teachers' and Students' Content Knowledge in Science and Engineering
- Using Curriculum Topic Study to Enhance Achievement in K-12 Mathematics and Science
National Science Foundation Mathematics-Science Partnership Annual Learning Network Conference
Washington, DC.
January 23-25, 2011
2010
Annual SERC Research Review
College Park, MD
November 10, 2010
League for Innovation STEMtech Conference
Orlando, FL
October 31- November 3, 2010
- WaterBotics: Teaching Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Concepts Using LEGO Underwater Robots
USA Science & Engineering Festival
Washington, DC
October 23 – 24, 2010
- WaterBotics Exposition
P-12 Engineering and Design Summit
Seaside, OR
August 11-13, 2010
- Teacher Professional Development in Elementary Schools: Improving Student Achievement Through Science and Engineering
- Propositions to Promote 21st Century Skills in P-12 Classrooms Through Engineering Design
- Getting a Head Start: Engineering in the Primary Grades Submitted
- Measuring the Impact of Engineering Design Activities on Student Learning in High School Biology and Chemistry: A Research-in-Progress Report
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
Louisville, KY
June 20-23, 2010
- Teacher Professional Development in Grades 3-5: Fostering Teachers' and Students' Content Knowledge in Science and Engineering
- Partnership to Improve Student Achievement in Engineering and Science Education: Lessons Learned in Year One (Zone Best Paper Presentation)
- Workshop for K-12 Teachers: Using Reverse Engineering to Teach Key Engineering Concepts and Poster Presentation: Systems and global Engineering in the Classroom
New Jersey Technology Education Association (NJTEA)
Galloway, NJ
May 13 – 14, 2010
- Using Reverse Engineering to Teach Key Engineering Concepts
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
Philadelphia, PA
March 24, 2010
- Advancing Science and Engineering in Elementary Schools: Fostering Teachers' Knowledge and Scientific Inquiry
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Philadelphia, PA
March 18 – 21, 2010
- Science and Engineering Partnerships in Grades 3-5
- The Science, Engineering and Literacy Connection in the Primary Grades
- Elementary Science and Engineering Connection
- Using a Biomaterials Nanotechnology Problem to Teach Biology and Chemistry Concepts
- The Noon Day Project! Measuring the size of the Earth
- Earth Science and Engineering Connections
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA)
Charlotte, NC
March 18 – 20, 2010
- Integrating Solar and LED Technologies
- Aquaculture + Hydroponics = Biodynamic Farming
U.S. Dept. of Education Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) Regional Conference
Washington, DC
January 11 – 13, 2010
2009
American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference
Austin, TX
June 15-17, 2009
- Promoting Scientific Inquiry through Innovative Science and Engineering Curricula in Grades 3-5
- Analysis of a Statewide K-12 Engineering Program: Learning from the Field
- Analysis of Middle and High School Students’ Learning of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Content through a LEGO Underwater Robotics Design Challenge
- Systems and Global Engineering: Results of a Pilot Study for High School Students and Teachers
International Technology Educators Association (ITEA)
Louisville , Kentucky
March 26-28, 2009
Mathematics and Science Partnerships Program Regional Conference
Washington, D.C.
January 5-7, 2009
2008
New Jersey Educators Association
November 6-8, 2008
The College of NJ, Dept. of Technological Studies, Professional Conference
October 29, 2008
New Jersey School Board Association
Atlantic City, NJ
October 28-30, 2008
New Jersey School Counselor Association
Long Branch, NJ
October 20, 2008
ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section
Hoboken, NJ
October 18, 2008
New Jersey Science Convention
October 14-15, 2008
American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference
Pittsburgh, PA
June 22-25, 2008
National Science Teachers Association National Conference
Boston, MA
March 27 -28, 2008
Mathematics and Science Partnerships Program Regional Conference
Miami, FL
January 7-9, 2008
2007
Next Step Institute
Tucson, Arizona
October 31 - November 3, 2007
New Jersey Science Convention
Somerset, NJ
October 9-10, 2007
NJAET Annual Fall Conference 2007
Lakewood, NJ
October 9, 2007
NJ ELITE Conference
NJPSA, FEA, NJASA
Wildwood, NJ
July 18-20, 2007
National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) 2007
Atlanta, GA
June 24-27, 2007
Engineering Our Future NJ Statewide Conference
Hoboken, NJ
May 11, 2007
TEANJ Technology Conference & Expo
Teaneck, NJ
May 3-4, 2007
Science Conference Of New York City (SCONYC)
New York, NY
April 14, 2007
- Real Time Data and Telecollaborative Projects for Middle School Science
- Designing Toys From Concept to Prototype: Students Applying Science and Mathematics in Creative and Technological Challenges
2006
OCEANS ’06 MTS/IEEE
”Revolutionizing Marine Science and Technology”
Boston, MA
September 18 – 21, 2006
2006 International Conference on Computational Science and Education (ICCSE)
Rochester, NY
August 7 – 10, 2006
PTC-MIT Consortium Congressional Reception
“How American Educators Integrate the T&E into K-16 Classrooms”
Washington, D.C.
July 12, 2006
National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)
National Conference
San Diego, CA
July 5 – 7, 2006
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
National Conference
Chicago, IL
June 19 – 21, 2006
Star-W Culminating Conference
Piscataway, NJ
May 22, 2006
TEANJ Technology Conference and Expo
April 27-28, 2006
Long Branch , NJ
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) International Conference
March 19, 2006
Orlando , Florida
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
School Networking Conference
March 6 – 7, 2006
Washington , D.C.
2005
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
December 7-10, 2005
Washington, DC
11th Annual SCOPE Technology Conference
November 4, 2005
Smithtown, NY
ASEE MID-ATLANTIC SECTION
Fall 2005 Conference
October 28-29, 2005
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey (AMTNJ)
Annual Conference - October 27, 2005
Somerset, NJ
2005 League Conference on Information Technology
October 23-26, 2005
Dallas, TX
New Jersey Association for Educational Technology (NJAET)
October 10-11, 2005
Lakewood, NJ
- The Dynamic Classroom
- Students Using Technology To Achieve Reading – Writing (Star-W)
Hoboken School District and Stevens Institute of Technology - Savvy Cyber Teacher ®
Montclair State University edTeXpo Annual Conference
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Montclair, New Jersey
OCEANS 2005 MTS/IEEE
September 18 – 23, 2005
Washington , D.C.
- The Gulf Stream Voyage: Using Real Time Data in the Classroom
- Using Ocean Observing Systems Data in K-12 Classrooms: Proceedings from a Workshop Exploring the Merit and Feasibility of Developing a National Ocean Observing Systems (NOOS) Education Product
What's Happening in Science? A Science Conference for K-8 Educators
September 16, 2005
Charlotte, NC
International ROBOLAB Conference
August 15 – 17, 2005
Austin , TX
2005 National Edcucational Computing Conference
June 27 - 30, 2005
Philadelphia, PA
- The Dynamic Classroom: Learning Powerful Math Ideas with Web-Based Software
- Math Tools: Using Technology in the Mathematics Classroom
- Math and Technology Interest Group
- Using Real Time Data in the K-12 Classroom
Managing Global Rivers & Estuaries:A Framework for Designing a Hudson River Monitoring System
June 1 - 3, 2005
IBM Palisades Conference Center, New York
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
April 15-19, 2005
Baltimore, MD
New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative (NJECC)
March 15, 2005
Montclair University, NJ
Innovations 2005
March 6-9, 2005
New York, NY
National Association of Community Colleges Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP)
March 4-6, 2005
New York, NY
2004
Energy Smart Schools Program
November 18-19, 2004
Albany, NY
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
November 10-12, 2004
New Paltz, NY
League for Innovation in the Community College
November 7-10
Tampa, FL
New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA)
November 4-5, 2004
Atlantic City, NJ
New Jersey Science Convention (NJSC)
October 12-13, 2004
Somerset, NJ
New Jersey Association for Educational Technology (NJAET)
October 10-11, 2004
Lakewood, NJ
Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE)
August 2, 2004
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Education Commission of the States National Policy Summit
June 28, 2004
Denver, CO
National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)
June 19, 2004
New Orleans, LA
Southern Regional ETTC
May 10, 2004
Pomona, NJ
Internet2 Megaconference Jr.
May 6, 2004
International Video-conference
Delaware Center for Educational Technology
April 27-28, 2004
Dover, DE
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
April 2, 2004
Atlanta, GA
New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative (NJECC)
March 16, 2004
Montclair, NJ
Research for Better Schools (RBS) 2004 Regional Conference
March 15, 2004
Hershey, PA
Classroom Connect - (Exhibitor)
March 11-12, 2004
New Brunswick
National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP)
February 28, 2004
San Francisco, CA
The Math Science Partnership of Greater Philadelphia
February 13, 2004
La Salle University, PA
4th Annual NJ GEAR UP Statewide Conference (GEAR-UP)
February 5, 2004
Princeton, NJ
New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA)
January 29-30, 2004
Atlantic City, NJ
Research for Better Schools (RBS)
January 12-13, 2004
Philadelphia, PA
2003
New York State and Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS / CAIS)
November 20, 2003
New Paltz, NY
Classroom Connect - (Exhibitor)
November 11-12, 2003
Philadelphia, PA
New Jersey Principal’s and Supervisor’s Association (NJPSA)
November 5-7, 2003
Atlantic City, NJ
National School Board Association Technology and Learning (NSBA T&L)
October 22-24, 2003
Anaheim, CA
New Jersey Science Convention (NJSC)
October 14-15, 2003
Somerset, NJ
New Jersey Association for Educational Technology (NJAET)
October 13, 2003
Lakewood, NJ
Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
October 9, 2003
Wallingford, CT
National Educational Computing Conference (NECC)
June 29 - July 3, 2003
Seattle, WA
Southern Regional ETTC
May 12, 2003
Pomona, NJ
New Jersey Statewide Systemic Initiative
February 26, 2003
Rutgers, NJ
