ADDRESS Department of Middle and Secondary Education 285B Porter Hall
College of Education ad Human Development University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 (502) 852-3948 Cell: 813-748-8155 [email protected] EDUCATION
Ph.D. University of Louisville Curriculum and Instruction— Science Education Focus, 2013 Advisor: Dr. Thomas Tretter
Dissertation: Strengthening STEM Performance and Persistence: Influence of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants on Entry-Level STEM Students
M.S. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Analytical Chemistry B.S. University of Florida Chemistry
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
2016-present Term Faculty, Department of Middle and Secondary Education, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
2014-2015 Director of Teacher Education, Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana
2013-2014 Post-Doctoral Chemistry Education Research Fellow, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
2012-present Key Personnel, NSF STEP Grant: Partnership for Retention Improvement in Mathematics, Engineering and Science (PRIMES), University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
2011-2013 Key Personnel, NSF Research Initiation Grant-Engineering Education, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
2009-2012 Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant, College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
2008-2009 Science Teacher, Madison Consolidated High School, Madison, Indiana 2007-2008 Visiting Chemistry Instructor, Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana 2005-2007 A.P. Physics Teacher, Plant City High School, Plant City, Florida
2003-2005 Science Teacher, W.D. Sugg Middle School, Bradenton, Florida
COURSES TAUGHT University of Louisville
EDTP 201: The Teaching Profession EDTP 324: Elementary Science Methods
EDTP 602: Exploring Teaching within the Sociopolitical Context of P-12 Schools CHE 405 / MATH 430: Practicum in STEM Education; Hybrid Resident/Online course Hanover College
EDU 221 Foundations of Education
EDU 302 Social Studies Teaching and Inquiry EDU 305 Language Arts Teaching and Inquiry EDU 337 Secondary Science Methods
EDU 455/456 Student Teaching Supervision
CHE 161 and 185: Principles of General Chemistry I and II
Student Teaching seminars and Senior Seminar (EDU 461) guest speaker Miami University
CHM 410B/710B: Learning Theories in Chemistry
CHM 710E: Theory and Methods of Classroom Chemistry Education Research CHM 710F: Topics in Chemistry Education: Inquiry Materials Development PUBLICATIONS
Philipp, S.B., Tretter, T.R., Rich, C.V. (in press). Undergraduate teaching assistant impact on student academic achievement in general chemistry. Electronic Journal of Science Education.
Philipp, S.B., Tretter, T.R., Rich, C.V. (2016). Development of undergraduate teaching assistants as effective peer mentors in STEM courses. Journal of College Science Teaching.
Philipp, S.B., Johnson, D.K., & Yezierski, E.J. (2014). Development of a protocol to evaluate the use of representations in secondary chemistry instruction. Chemistry Education Research & Practice. doi: 10.1039/C4RP00098F.
PRESENTATIONS
Philipp, S.B., Harnett, C. & Tretter, T.R. (2015). Novel makerspace internship: How culture supports engineering student creativity and initiative. Paper presented at the 2015 National Association of Research in Science Teaching International Conference, Chicago, IL.
Philipp, S.B. & Yezierski, E.J. (April 2015). Evaluation of an inquiry professional development program: Student and chemistry teacher outcomes. Paper presented at the 2015 National Association of Research in Science Teaching International Conference, Chicago, IL.
Philipp, S.B. & Yezierski, E.J. (January 2015). Evaluating the use of chemistry representations in teacher-developed activities. Paper presented at the 2015 Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Portland, OR.
Philipp, S.B., Johnson, D.K., & Yezierski, E.J. (August, 2014). Evaluation of the use of representations in inquiry-based chemistry instruction. Paper presented at the 2014 Biennial Conference on Chemistry Education, Allendale, MI.
Philipp, S.B. (June, 2014). Hierarchical linear modeling for chemistry education research. A workshop presented at Hughes Laboratories, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Jacobi-Vessels, J., Philipp, S.B., & Tretter, T.R. (April, 2014). Playing with science: Investigating exploratory behavior of preschool children at a science museum exhibit. Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association 2014 annual meeting, Philadelphia, PA. Philipp, S.B., Tretter, T.R., & Rich, C.V. (March, 2014). Undergraduate teaching assistant impact on
student academic achievement and persistence in general chemistry. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Philipp, S.B. & Yezierski, E.J. (March, 2014). Motivation, reasoning, and conceptual understanding:
Exploring novel relationships between student measures and teacher quality in high school chemistry. Poster presented at the 247th American Chemical Society National Meeting. Dallas, TX.
Rich, C., Tretter, T.R., Willing, G., Philipp, S., & Shirley, M. (March, 2014). Empirical evidence of elements that positively impact STEM retention. Poster presented at the ASEE NSF-STEP
Grantees Conference, Washington D.C.
Philipp, S.B., Tretter, T.R., & Rich, C.V. (January, 2014). Exploring undergraduate teaching assistants’ influence on student science identity and persistence in STEM coursework. Paper presented at the Association for Science Teacher Education Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Philipp, C.C. & Philipp, S.B. (September, 2013). Engaging capstone course in beverage product development implementing CREDE guidelines. Poster presented at the 246th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN.
Philipp, S.B., Tretter, T.R., & Rich, C.V. (July, 2013). Development of peer learning assistance skills in general chemistry undergraduate teaching assistants. Poster presented at Chemical Education Research Conference, Miami University, Oxford, OH.
Philipp, S.B., Tretter, T.R., & Rich, C.V. (April, 2013). Impact of undergraduate teaching assistants on STEM students’ course experience. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
Philipp, S.B., Tretter, T.R., & Rich, C.V. (January, 2013). From UTA to PST: Two Students’ Pathway from Scientist to Teacher. Paper presented at the Association for Science Teacher Education Annual Conference, Charleston, S.C.
Tretter, T.R., Rich, C.V., & Philipp, S.B. (June, 2012). Improving undergraduate STEM learning by preparing and supporting effective peer mentors. Poster presented at the Science & Mathematics Teacher Imperative (SMTI) National Conference, Arlington, VA.
Philipp, S.B., Tretter, T.R. & Rich, C.V. (March, 2012). The role of undergraduate teaching assistants in STEM courses. Paper presented at the Spring Research Conference, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.
Tretter, T. R., Philipp, S.B., & Brown, S.L. (March, 2012). Characteristics of teachers and professional development that predict growth in life science content knowledge. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Harnett, C.L., Tretter, T.R., & Philipp, S.B. (March, 2012). Research initiation grant: Can makerspaces develop undergraduates' research creativity and innovation? Poster presented at the Annual NSF Engineering Education Awardees’ Conference, Arlington, VA.
Philipp, S.B. & Shirley, M.L. (January, 2012). Preservice teachers’ plans for questioning practice development. Paper presented at the Association for Science Teacher Education Annual Conference, Clearwater, FL.
Philipp, S.B. & Shirley, M.L. (September, 2011). Pre-service science teachers’ reflections on questioning practice. Paper presented at the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education Regional Conference, Olive Hill, KY.
Philipp, S.B. (November, 2011). Teaching science concepts using case studies. A workshop presented at Kentucky Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lexington, KY. Philipp, S.B. & Shirley, M.L. (April, 2011). Understanding aspects of pre-service teacher
questioning skills. Interactive poster paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Shirley, M.L. & Philipp, S.B. (April, 2011). Qualities of pre-service teachers’ classroom questioning. Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Philipp, S.B. & Shirley, M.L. (January, 2011). Pre-service teachers’ self-analysis of questioning practices. Poster presented at the Association for Science Teacher Education Annual Conference, Minneapolis. MN.
Philipp, S.B. & Shirley, M.L. (September, 2010.). Development of pre-service teachers’ questioning practice through self-analysis. A presentation at the 2010 Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education Regional Conference, Johnson City, TN.
Philipp, S.B. (November, 2009) Let’s get physical: Physical science learning activities in elementary school. A workshop presented at Kentucky Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lexington, KY.
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Chemical Education Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (IACTE) Kentucky Science Teachers Association (KSTA)
Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education (MA-ASTE) National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2015 Supernova Mentor Boy Scouts of America Hoosier
Trails Council 2014-2015 Science Peer Mentoring Program Hanover College 2014-2015 Teacher Education Committee Hanover College
2014-present Manuscript Reviewer International Journal of Science Education
2014 Chemistry Education Scholar Blog American Chemical Society 2012-2014 Awards Committee-JRST Outstanding Paper NARST
2012-2013 Graduate Student Forum President ASTE
2010-2012 Research and Faculty Development Committee University of Louisville 2010-present Conference Proposal Reviewer ASTE and NARST 2011-2012 Professional Development Committee ASTE
2011 Mid-Atlantic ASTE Conference Committee MA-ASTE
2008-2009 Science Olympiad Co-Advisor Madison High School 2007-2008 Teaching and Learning Committee Hanover College
PROFESSIONAL CITATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
2014-present Indiana Dept. of Education Teacher Licensing Advisor for Hanover College 2013 Graduate Dean’s Citation, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 2009-2016 Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) Certificate of Protection of Human
2007-2017 Indiana 10-year Accomplished Practitioner Teaching License: Chemistry/Physics
RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2015 Online Course Development using Moodle-Debbie Seaver, Hanover College 2014 Latent Class Analysis-Betsy McCoach, University of Connecticut
2014 Hierarchical Linear Modeling-Ann O’Connell, The Ohio State University 2014 Rasch 101: Introduction to Rasch Analysis-Amity Noltemyer, Miami University 2014 Structural Equation Modeling-Rose Marie Ward, Miami University
2014 The good, the bad, and the reality of writing: Reworking your personal writing strategies - Michelle Klosterman, Deborah Hanuscin, and Stephen Witzig, Association for Science Teacher Education embedded conference workshop
2013 Fall Semester Seminar: Preparing for Professional Service: Conducting and Writing Reviews of Chemistry Education Research-Ellen Yezierski, Miami University 2013 Developing a Competitive Proposal for Programs in NSF’s Division of Research on
Learning in Formal and Informal Settings-Ellen Callie, NSF (presented at the 2013 NARST Annual International Conference)
