Critical Research on Science and Mathematics Teaching

KSTF believes that teaching and the preparation of outstanding teachers is a complex undertaking worthy of empirical study by the most creative and dedicated scholars. The KSTF Research Fellowships support early career scholars engaged in critical research relevant to the recruitment, preparation, induction, mentoring and retention of high quality mathematics and science teachers. The Research Fellowships anchor KSTF’s work in cutting-edge educational research. The program also helps ensure that the KSTF Teaching Fellowships benefit from the most current and best knowledge about teacher preparation and professional development.

KSTF Research Fellows are producing research relevant to KSTF’s mission and beyond, securing the foundation’s role as a key contributor to the knowledge base on science and mathematics teaching at the high school level.

A Distinguished Group of Fellows

The KSTF Research Fellows are a highly accomplished group of scholars. The eleven Research Fellows to date have earned PhDs from or done postdoctoral work at graduate schools of education ranked in the top 20 by US News and World Report. The schools include Stanford, Northwestern, and University of Michigan. Collectively, KSTF Research Fellows have authored or co-authored 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and 9 book chapters in 2008-2009. They have also garnered prestigious awards, including a coveted NSF CAREER Grant by KSTF Research Alumna Dr. Laurie Rubel, and Excellence in Teaching awards by Dr. Scott McDonald and Dr. April Luehmann.