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Sue Kowalski
Science Educator
skowalski@bscs.org
Sue Kowalski joined the BSCS community in May, 2007. She is currently working as the Research Lead developing an 8th grade multidisciplinary inquiry-based science program as part of an IES funded development project. In addition, Sue is collaborating with other researchers at BSCS in an IES funded efficacy trial of BSCS Science: An Inquiry Approach.
Prior to joining BSCS, Sue pursued her M.A. and Ph.D. in the department of Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her dissertation examined the intersection of race and gender in high school physics group work conversations. She has presented papers at the April, 2010 NARST conference, and at the AERA conference in May, 2010. Her primary research interests relate to teaching science for both excellence and equity.
Sue taught high school science for ten years in Bloomington, MN. While in Bloomington, she taught a sheltered physical science course for English Language Learners, general and AP physics, and all levels of physical science. Sue was also an active member of her teachers’ union, serving on the contract negotiations team for six years.
Sue received her B.A. in physics from Colorado College. Her hobbies include gardening, canning, running, biking, swimming, choral singing, and reading. |
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