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Generating nonnormal distributions via Gaussian mixture models
Dr. Grant B. Morgan, associate professor, published Generating nonnormal distributions via Gaussian mixture models in Structural Equation Modeling, Vol. 27, Issue 6, p. 974-974, June 1, 2020.
Engaging in “Dangerous Discussions”: Fostering Cultural Competence through the Analysis of Depictions of College Life in Popular Films
Dr. Lakia M. Scott, assistant professor, published Engaging in “Dangerous Discussions”: Fostering Cultural Competence through the Analysis of Depictions of College Life in Popular Films in Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 2019, with co-author(s) Dr. Elena M Venegas, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Karon LeCompte, associate professor, Mia Moody-Ramirez, professor, and Toby Zhu.
Examining the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Model on Middle School Students’ Reading Achievement
Dr. Lakia M. Scott, assistant professor, published Examining the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Model on Middle School Students’ Reading Achievement in Journal of Multicultural Affairs, Vol. 5, Issue 2, p. 1-28, 2020, with co-author(s) Dr. Rachel Renbarger, Baylor University, and Yasmin Laird, Baylor University.
Selecting quality picture books for mathematics instruction: What do preservice teachers look for?
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published Selecting quality picture books for mathematics instruction: What do preservice teachers look for? in Children's Literature in Education, Vol. 51, p. 110-124, January 1, 1970, with co-author(s) Dr. Rachelle Rogers, clinical associate professor, Barbara Purdum-Cassidy, clinical associate professor, and Suzanne Nesmith, associate professor.
Elementary STEM learning
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published Elementary STEM learning in In C.C. Johnson, M. Mohr-Schroeder, T. Moore, L. Bryan, and L. English (Eds.), Handbook of Research on STEM Education, p. 101-114, 2020, with co-author(s) Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, associate professor.
The impact of a summer mathematics academy on rising kindergartners’ understanding of early number concepts
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published The impact of a summer mathematics academy on rising kindergartners’ understanding of early number concepts in Journal of Research in Childhood Education, Vol. 32, Issue 4, p. 419-434, 2018, with co-author(s) Dr. Keith Kerschen, Concordia University, Nebraska, and Ryann Shelton, visiting assistant professor.
Engineering process as a focus: STEM professional development with elementary STEM-focused professional development schools
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published Engineering process as a focus: STEM professional development with elementary STEM-focused professional development schools in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 119, Issue 8, p. 487-498, 2019, with co-author(s) Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, associate professor.
Development and Validation of the Algebra Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Instrument: Assessment of Algebra Teachers’ Knowledge and Personal Teaching Efficacy
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published Development and Validation of the Algebra Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Instrument: Assessment of Algebra Teachers’ Knowledge and Personal Teaching Efficacy in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 118, Issue 6, p. 206-217, 2018, with co-author(s) Dr. Trena Wilkerson Wilkerson, professor, Colleen Eddy, University of North Texas, Sarah Quebec-Fuentes, Texas Christian University, Alejandra Sorto, Texas State University, Dittika Gupta, Midwestern State University, Liz Ward, Texas Wesleyn University, Bill Jasper, Sam Houston State University, Yolanda Parker, Tarrant Community College, Winifred Mallam, Texas Woman's University, and Keith Kerschen, Concordia University, Nebraska.
The impact of a varied field experience on preservice teachers’ perceptions of their personal growth: A summer math academy for early learners
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published The impact of a varied field experience on preservice teachers’ perceptions of their personal growth: A summer math academy for early learners in The Teacher Educator, Vol. 55, Issue 1, p. 28-46, 2020, with co-author(s) Dr. Ryann Shelton, visiting assistant professor, and Keith Kerschen, Concordia University, Nebraska.
Connecting engineering design and inquiry cycles: Impact on elementary preservice teachers’ engineering efficacy and perspectives toward teaching engineering
Dr. Sandi Cooper, professor, published Connecting engineering design and inquiry cycles: Impact on elementary preservice teachers’ engineering efficacy and perspectives toward teaching engineering (In Press). in School Science and Mathematics, Vol. 121, Issue 5, p. 251-262, 2021, with co-author(s) Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, associate professor.
Selecting quality pictures books for mathematics instruction: What do preservice teachers look for?
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Selecting quality pictures books for mathematics instruction: What do preservice teachers look for?" in Children's Literature in Education, p. 1-15, 2018, with co-author(s) R. Rogers, S. Cooper, and B. Purdum-Cassidy.
Engineering process as a focus: STEM professional development with elementary STEM-focused professional development schools
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Engineering process as a focus: STEM professional development with elementary STEM-focused professional development schools" in School Science and Mathematics, p. 487-498, 2019, with co-author(s) S. Cooper.
The molecular design research: An overview.
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "The molecular design research: An overview." in Toxicological Sciences, 2017, with co-author(s) , P. Coish, B. W. Brooks, E. P. Gallagher, T. J. Kavanaugh, N. Simcox, G. A. Lasker, A. Voutchkova-Kostal, J. Kostal, M. Mullins, K. E. Meller, J. Corrales, L. Kristofco, G. Saari, W. B. Steele, L. Q. Shen, F. Melnikov, J. B. Zimmerman, and P. T. Anastas.
Connecting learning to the community: Pedagogical strategies for educators
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Connecting learning to the community: Pedagogical strategies for educators" in Toward Community-Based Learning chapter, p. 172-194, 2020, with co-author(s) L. Scott, K. LeCompte, and S. Johnsen.
Elementary STEM Learning
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Elementary STEM Learning" in Handbook of Research on STEM Education, p. 101-114, 2020, with co-author(s) S. Cooper.
This is more about a book than about science! Preservice teachers’ perceptions toward using literacy strategies in inquiry-based science lessons
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "This is more about a book than about science! Preservice teachers' perceptions toward using literacy strategies in inquiry-based science lessons" in Electronic Journal of Science Education, 2017, with co-author(s) E. Ditmore, L. Scott, and T. Zhu.
Social and environmental justice in the chemistry classroom
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Social and environmental justice in the chemistry classroom" in Journal of Chemical Education, p. 983-987, 2017, with co-author(s) G. Lasker, K. Mellor, M. Mullins, and N. Simcox.
Are graphic novels always cool? Student and parent perspectives on elementary mathematics and science graphic novels: The need for action research by school leaders
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Are graphic novels always cool? Student and parent perspectives on elementary mathematics and science graphic novels: The need for action research by school leaders" in Planning and Changing, p. 228-245, 2016, with co-author(s) G. Schwarz, S. Cooper, and A. Atkinson.
Like it, love it, or leave it – Exploring elementary preservice teachers’ field-based perspectives toward the integration of literature in mathematics
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Like it, love it, or leave it - Exploring elementary preservice teachers' field-based perspectives toward the integration of literature in mathematics" in Action in Teacher Education, p. 321-339, 2017, with co-author(s) B. Purdum-Cassidy, S. Cooper, and R. Meyer.
Exploring educators’ environmental education attitudes and efficacy: Insights gleaned from a Texas wetland academy
Dr. Suzanne Nesmith, published "Exploring educators' environmental education attitudes and efficacy: Insights gleaned from a Texas wetland academy" in International Journal of Science Education, January 1, 1970, with co-author(s) C. J. Wynveen, E. M. Dixon, B. W. Brooks, C. W. Matson, W. C. Hockaday, M. A. Schaum, and J. E. DeFillipo.