Student Projects - Secondary Level
2019
Paige Bush
Publications:
Bush, P. and S. Mattox. 2019. Decadal Review: How Gender and Race of Geoscientists are Portrayed in Physical Geology Textbooks, Journal of Geoscience Education, https://doi.org/10.1080/10899995.2019.1621715.
Christina Sobolak
Publications:
Sobolak, C. and S. Mattox. 2019. Exploring and Teaching Sedimentary Rocks of Michigan, Michigan Science Teachers Association Journal, 64(1):60-67.
2018
Nick Vlietstra
Presentations:
Vlietstra, N. and S. Mattox. 2018. Teaching about floods using extreme weather events. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
2017
Emily Siriano
Presentations:
Siriano, E., and S. Mattox. 2017. Rates in Earth science: Creeping glaciers, lazy lava flows, rapid earthquakes, to swift tsunamis. National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Siriano, E. and S. Mattox. 2017. Rates of Earth processes: Extremely fast to super slow. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Novi, MI.
2016
Brooke Ramsey
Presentations:
Ramsey, B. and S. Mattox. 2016. Small eruptions with big impacts: An Eyjafjallajokull-like eruption in U.S.? Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
Christina Sobolak
Presentations:
Sobolak, C. and S. Mattox. 2016. Update on credit-by-exam at Michigan high schools for university physical geology. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
Sobolak, C. 2016. An integrated approach to teaching the geology of the Cascade volcanoes. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
Sarah Van Goor
Presentations:
Van Goor, S. 2016. An integrated approach to teaching metamorphic rocks of Michigan. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
2015
Kimberly Jenerou
Publications:
Mattox, S. and J. Jenerou. 2015. Using extreme weather events to quantify the hydrologic cycle. MSTA Journal, 60(1):49-61.
2014
Emilia Ertz
Presentations:
Ertz, E. and S. Mattox. 2014. Using isochrons to constrain geologic history. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
Caroline Schairer
Presentations:
Herrington, D., E. Yezierski, and C. Schairer. 2014. How can chemistry curricular change promote teacher improvement? The Target Inquiry model for chemistry teacher professional development. National Association of Research in Science Teaching Annual International Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Claire Sobolak
Presentations:
Sobolak, C. and S. Mattox. 2014. An integrated approach to teaching the geology of Hawaiian shield volcanoes. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
2012
Joe Grit
Posters:
Grit, J., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2012. Can we improve research experiences to better address Nature of Science concepts? 243rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Kimberly Jenerou
Publications:
Mattox, S., K. Jenerou, H. Lenzo, and C. King. 2012. Michigan's ride on the North American plate. MSTA Journal, 57(2):5-17.
Wolfinger, C., S. Mattox, and K. Jenerou. 2011. Representation of gender and race of scientists in childrens' earth science trade books. MSTA Journal, 56(2):19-22.
Karen Luxford
Publications:
Herrington, D., E. Yezierski, and K. Luxford. 2012. Target inquiry: Helping teachers use a research experience to transform their teaching practices. Journal of Chemical Education, 89(4):442-448.
Herrington, D., E. Yezierski, K. Luxford, and C. Luxford. 2011. Target inquiry: Changing teachers' beliefs about inquiry instruction and their classroom practice. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 12:74-84.
Presentations:
Luxford, K., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2009. Target inquiry: Shifting high school chemistry teachers' beliefs about inquiry instruction. 238th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Posters:
Luxford, K., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2009. Target inquiry: Can professional development change teachers' beliefs and instructional practices? Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
Luxford, K., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2009. Target inquiry: Can professional development change teachers' beliefs and instructional practices? 237th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.
Luxford, K., C. Billman, E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2008. Target inquiry: Can professional development overcome barriers to inquiry instruction? 20th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Bloomington, IN.
Luxford, K., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2008. Target inquiry: Can professional development overcome barriers to inquiry instruction? Second Annual West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science Research Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
2011
Cynthia Luxford
Publications:
Herrington, D., E. Yezierski, K. Luxford, and C. Luxford. 2011. Target inquiry: Changing teachers' beliefs about inquiry instruction and their classroom practice. Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 12:74-84.
Posters:
Luxford, C., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2007. Target inquiry: How does a chemistry research experience impact teachers' perceptions of science? 223rd American Chemical Society National Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Luxford, C., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2007. Target inquiry: How does a chemistry research experience impact teachers' perceptions of science? Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
2010
Kristy Butler
Presentations:
Butler, K. and S. Mattox. 2010. Connecting zoo animals to major evolutionary changes and geologic time. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
Butler, K. and S. Mattox. 2009. Comparing the Grand Rapids Press to Michigan's HS graduation requirements. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.
2009
Molly Hazel
Presentations:
Hazel, M. and S. Mattox. 2009. Visualizing the impact of burning coal. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI. (no photo)
Kristina (Emery) Underwood
Posters:
Emery, K., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2009. Target inquiry: A teacher case study. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
Emery, K., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2008. Target inquiry: How do teachers' perceptions of inquiry instruction in the classroom change? 20th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Bloomington, IN.
2008
Christina (Billman) Westveer
Posters:
Billman, C., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2009. Target inquiry: Teacher-perceived barriers to inquiry instruction. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
Luxford, K., C. Billman, E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2008. Target inquiry: Can professional development overcome barriers to inquiry instruction? 20th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Bloomington, IN.
Ryan Wissner
Posters:
Wissner, R., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2008. Impacts of a research experience for teachers. 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Wissner, R., D. Herrington, and E. Yezierski. 2008. Impacts of a research experience for teachers. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
2007
Heather Miller
Publications:
Burton, S., H. Miller, and C. Roosinck. 2007. Fall colors, temperature, and day length: Students use Internet data to explore the relationship between seasonal patterns and climate. The Science Teacher, 74(6):31-37.
Posters:
Roosinck, C. and H. Miller. 2006. Abiotic factors associated with the timing of peak color changes in deciduous trees. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
Carrie Roosinck
Publications:
Burton, S., H. Miller, and C. Roosinck. 2007. Fall colors, temperature, and day length: Students use Internet data to explore the relationship between seasonal patterns and climate. The Science Teacher, 74(6):31-37.
Posters:
Roosinck, C. and H. Miller. 2006. Abiotic factors associated with the timing of peak color changes in deciduous trees. Student Scholarship Day, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
2006
Brittland (Winters) DeKorver
Posters:
Winters, B., E. Yezierski, and D. Herrington. 2006. Relationships between inquiry-based teaching and beliefs of self-efficacy in high school chemistry. 19th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Winters, B., B. Klein, and E. Yezierski. 2006. New territory: POGIL for pre-service teachers. 3rd POGIL National Meeting, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC.
Kenneth King
Presentations:
King, K. and S. Mattox. 2006. Exploring the geology of the Ice Mountain bottled-water site. Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
Brandon Klein
Posters:
Winters, B., B. Klein, and E. Yezierski. 2006. New territory: POGIL for pre-service teachers. 3rd POGIL National Meeting, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC.