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Dr. Brian S. Fortney

Senior Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Teach North Texas

(940) 369-8550

Email: Brian.Fortney@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2009
    Major: Science Education
    Dissertation: The Impact of Japanese Lesson Study on Pre-Service Teacher Belief Structures About Teaching and Learning Science
  • MA, The University of Iowa, 1994
    Major: Teaching
    Specialization: Science Education
  • BS, The University of Iowa, 1992
    Major: Chemistry

Professional Positions

    Academic - P-12

  • Classroom Teacher (Chemistry and Physical Science), District of Brown Deer, Brown Deer, WI. District of Brown Deer, Brown Deer, WI. (2000 - 2002).
  • Classroom Teacher (Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, and Environmental Chemistry), Kohler Township. Kohler Township. (1998 - 2000).
  • Classroom Teacher (Physics and Physical Science), Maine Township, IL. Maine Township, IL. (1995 - 1998).
  • Classroom Science Teacher (Chemistry), Proviso Township, IL. Proviso Township, IL. (1994 - 1995).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Lecturer/Master Teacher, The University of North Texas. The University of North Texas. (2016 - Present).
  • Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at San Antonio. The University of Texas at San Antonio. (2015 - 2016).
  • Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University. Texas Tech University. (2013 - 2015).
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, The University of Texas at Austin. The University of Texas at Austin. (2009 - 2013).
  • Assistant Instructor, The University of Texas at Austin. The University of Texas at Austin. (2002 - 2009).
  • Teaching Assistant, The University of Texas at Austin. The University of Texas at Austin. (2002 - 2002).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Texas Educator Certificate (6-12 Physical Science, including Physics and Astronomy), The State of Texas. (2023 - 2029).
  • Texas Educator Certificate (7-12 Chemistry), The State of Texas. (2023 - 2029).
  • Texas Educator Certificate (7-12 Life Sciences), The State of Texas. (2023 - 2029).
  • Texas Educator Certificate (7-12 Science), The State of Texas. (2023 - 2029).

Professional Memberships

  • School Science and Mathematics Association. (January 1, 2015 - Present).
  • National Association for Research in Science Teaching. (April 2013 - Present).
  • Science Education at the Crossroads. (September 11, 2011 - Present).
  • National Association for Research in Science Teaching. (April 2011 - Present).
  • American Educational Research Association. (August 2002 - Present).
  • American Chemical Society. (August 2014 - August 2016).
  • Institutional Laboratory Safety Committee. (August 2014 - May 2015).

Development Activities

  • Seminar, SKILL #1: Every Semester Needs a Plan, National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 12, 2022 - October 12, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, UTeach Institute STEM Educators Conference, UTeach Institute (STEM). Austin,TX,United States of America. (June 22, 2022 - June 23, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, Equity and Racial Justice UTeach STEM Preconference, UTeach Institute (STEM). Austin,TX,United States of America. (June 21, 2022 - June 21, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, UTeach STEM Educators Virtual Summit, UTeach Institute (STEM). Austin,TX,United States of America. (June 21, 2021 - June 23, 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, Equity and Racial Justice UTeach STEM Preconference, UTeach Institute (STEM). Austin,TX,United States of America. (June 21, 2021 - June 21, 2021).
  • Conference Attendance, UTeach STEM Educators Virtual Summit, UTeach Institute (STEM). Austin,TX,United States of America. (June 29, 2020 - July 1, 2020).
  • Conference Attendance, School Science and Mathematics Association, School Science and Mathematics Association. Salt Lake City,UT,United States of America. (November 7, 2019 - November 9, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, UTeach STEM Educators Virtual Summit, UTeach Institute (STEM). Austin,TX,United States of America. (May 21, 2019 - May 23, 2019).
  • Continuing Education Program, Professional Development Activities on Formative Assessment, Faculty Development Program. Denton,TX,United States of America. (August 26, 2018 - May 1, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association. Toronto,Canada. (April 5, 2019 - April 9, 2019).
  • Conference Attendance, School Science and Mathematics Association, School Science and Mathematics Association. Little Rock,AK,United States of America. (October 18, 2018 - October 20, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, UTeach STEM Educators Virtual Summit, UTeach Institute (STEM). Austin,TX,United States of America. (May 22, 2018 - May 24, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, Science Educators for Equity Diversity and Social Justice, Science Educators for Equity Diversity and Social Justice. Davis,CA,United States of America. (January 12, 2018 - January 14, 2018).
  • Conference Attendance, School Science and Mathematics Association, School Science and Mathematics Association. Lexington,KY,United States of America. (November 2, 2017 - November 4, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, UTeach STEM conference, UTeach Institute (STEM). Austin,TX,United States of America. (May 2, 2017 - May 25, 2017).
  • Conference Attendance, American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association. San Antonio,TX,United States of America. (April 27, 2017 - May 1, 2017).
  • Other (Strategies for Working with Diverse Students and Creating Inclusive Classrooms), Dr. Lee Hughes, The University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 29, 2016 - November 29, 2016).
  • Other (Faculty Mentoring), Dr. Michael A. McPherson, The University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 31, 2016 - October 31, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, School Science and Mathematics Association, School Science and Mathematics Association. Phoenix,AZ,United States of America. (October 20, 2016 - October 22, 2016).
  • Other (Faculty Mentoring), Dr. Michael A. McPherson, The University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 18, 2016 - October 18, 2016).
  • Other (Mentoring Meeting), Dr. Michael A. McPherson, The University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 21, 2016 - September 21, 2016).
  • Conference Attendance, UTeach STEM conference, UTeach Institute (STEM). Austin,TX,United States of America. (May 24, 2016 - May 26, 2016).
  • Workshop, COEHD FRA Proposal Workshop, The University of Texas at San Antonio COEHD. San Antonio,TX,United States of America. (October 19, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, Science Education at the Crossroads, Cleveland,OH,United States of America. (October 1, 2015 - October 3, 2015).
  • Workshop, Digital Measures: A General Overview and Refresher, UTSA Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness. San Antonio,TX,United States of America. (September 22, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, American Educational Research Association, AERA. Chicago,IL,United States of America. (April 16, 2015 - April 20, 2015).
  • Conference Attendance, International Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Chicago,IL,United States of America. (April 11, 2015 - April 14, 2015).
  • Workshop, Faculty Proposal Development Program, Texas Tech University. Lubbock,TX,United States of America. (February 2015).
  • Workshop, iPad Training, Texas Tech University. Lubbock,TX,United States of America. (January 2015).
  • Workshop, iPod mini training, Texas Tech University. Lubbock,TX,United States of America. (January 2015).
  • Workshop, TAP Rubric Observation Training, Texas Tech University. Lubbock,TX,United States of America. (January 2015).
  • Continuing Education Program, TLPDC-Tenure Academy, TLPDC and OVPR. Lubbock,TX,United States of America. (November 20, 2014 - November 20, 2014).
  • Conference Attendance, Science Education at the Crossroads, Portland,OR,United States of America. (September 25, 2014 - September 27, 2014).
  • Seminar, TLPDC-Tenure Academy, (April 2014 - April 2014).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • EDCI 3500 - Knowing and Learning in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science, 21 courses.
  • EDCI 4000 - Classroom Interactions, 2 courses.
  • TNTX 1200 - Secondary Teacher Education Preparation 2 : Inquiry Based Lesson Design, 3 courses.
  • TNTX 4910 - Special Problems, 2 courses.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • The University of Texas at San Antonio, IDS 2403 Physical Science, Spring 2016.
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio, IDS 2403 Physical Science, Spring 2016.
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio, IDS 2403 Physical Science, Fall 2015.
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio, IDS 2403 Physical Science, Fall 2015.
  • Texas Tech University, EDEL 4375 Elementary Science Methods 4375.008, Fall 2013.
  • Texas Tech University, EDEL 4375 Elementary Science Methods 4375.D01 (Online), Fall 2013.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, Other - Outside UNT. (June 29, 2015 - May 2016).

Awards and Honors

  • College of Science Faculty Award for Teaching, University of North Texas.
  • Teaching Award: Creativity in Teaching, Texas Tech University.
  • Nominated for Nomination: Outstanding Research Paper Award, International NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teaching, an international organization).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Atwood, E., Fortney, B.S., Mansfield, K.C., Welton, A.D., Lee, P.L. (2016). A Tale of Two Professors: Navigating Work Life Balance in a Dual Academic Career Household. Identity, Intersectionalities, Mentoring, and Work-Life (Im)Balance: Educators (Re)Negotiate the Personal, Professional, and Political. 10. North Carolina, Information Age Publishing.
  • Upadhyay, B., Fortney, B.S., Fleming, M., Casey, J.N., Upton, R.E. (2008). Strengthening retention of science knowledge in elementary students by incorporating students’ experiences in everyday inquiry oriented science instructions. Educational Curricula Development and Evaluation. 161-182. New York, Nova Science Publishers.

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Fortney, B.S. (2015). Physical Sciences: Connections within and between Communities.. Proceedings of the Science Education at the Crossroads Conference.
  • Fortney, B.S., Settlage, J., Johnston, A. (2014). Re-contextualizing Self: Educational Researcher, Teacher Educator, Assistant Professor. 28-29. Proceedings of the Science Education at the Crossroads Conference. www.sciedxroads.org/proceedings2014.html
  • Fortney, B.S., Setledge, J., Johson, A.H. (2011). Expanding Beliefs about Diversity Through Experience. Crossroads. 56. www.sciedxroads.org/proceedings2011.html
  • Fortney, B.S., Setledge, J., Johson, A.H. (2011). Expanding Beliefs about Diversity Through Experience. Proceedings of the Science Education at the Crossroads Conference. 38-39. URL here

    • Journal Article

  • Fortney, B.S., Morrison, D., Rodriguez, A.J., Upadhyay, B.R. (2019). Equity in science teacher education: toward an expanded definition. Cultural Studies of Science Education. Equity in Science Teacher Education: Toward an Expanded Definition. 14 (2) 259-263. Springer Netherlands, Cultural Studies of Science Education/Springer.
  • Fortney, B.S., Atwood, E.D. (2019). Teaching with Understanding while Teaching For Understanding. Cultural Studies of Science Education. 14 (2) 465-484. Arlington, VA, Cultural Studies of Science Education/Springer.
  • Fortney, B.S. (2014). Are instructors of online science methods courses liable for nonfeasance?. Teachers College Record. www.tcrecord.org ID Number: 17577
  • Albrecht, N., Fortney, B.S., Mueller, M.P., Milne, C., Tobin, K. (2011). Thinking identity differently: Dynamics of identity in self and institutional boundary. Cultural Studies of Science Education. 6 (1) 181-186. Springer,
  • Luft, J., Fletcher, S., Fortney, B.S. (2005). Early recruitment of science teachers: Promising or problematic strategy. Other. 14 (1) 41-48.
  • Fortney, B.S., Mutel, R. (1994). Determining the ephemerides of short period eclipsing binaries: V566 Ophiuchi. Other. (56) 6-13. http://cdsads.u-strasbg.fr/cgi-bin/nph-iarticle_query?1994IAPPP..56....6F&data_type=PDF_HIGH&whole_paper=YES&type=PRINTER&filetype=.pdf

    • Ph.D. Thesis

  • Fortney, B.S. (2009). The Impact of Japanese Lesson Study on Preservice Teacher Belief Structures about Teaching and Learning Science.

Presentations Given

    Demonstration

  • Jacobs, M. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B. (Author & Presenter), UTeach, Creating an Active Learning Experience for the Clinical Interview in Knowing and Learning, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Naresh, N. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics, Designing Geometry-Based Community Math Walk Tours to Connect Math Content with Everyday and Cultural Contexts, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Naresh, N. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B. (Author & Presenter), AMTE-TX 2022 annual conference, Supporting PSTs’ emerging notions of equity: Praxis and Critical Pedagogy Interactions, Texas Chapter of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators., Corpus Christi, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).

    • Other

  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Naresh, N. (Author & Presenter), Madeley, J.E. (Author & Presenter), UTeach STEM Educators Conference 2022: Reconnecting With Purpose, Defining and Developing Personal Definitions of Equity in our Future or Current STEM Classroom, UTeach Austin, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2022).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Naresh, N. (Author & Presenter), Madeley, J.E. (Author & Presenter), 2022 Equity and Racial Justice in STEM Teacher Development Summit, Defining and Developing Equity in our Future or Current STEM Classroom, UTeach Austin, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2022).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Naresh, N. (Author & Presenter), 2022 Equity and Racial Justice in STEM Teacher Development Summit, Themes and Iterative Changes from Instruction to Improve Preservice Teacher Learning About Equity and Diversity in Knowing and Learning: A Longitudinal Study, UTeach Austin, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2022).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Presenter), Teach North Texas Induction Program, Chemistry Induction, Teach North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Buchanan, M. (Author & Presenter), 2020 UTeach STEM Educators Virtual Summit, Knowing and Learning at the UTeach Virtual Summit, UTeach Institute, Virtual, United States of America. (2020).

    • Paper

  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Matteson, S. (Presenter), School Science and Mathematics Association, Use of Brick Wall Graphic Organizer (BWO) in STEM Education, Little Rock, AR, United States of America. (2018).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Science Educators for Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice (SEEDS), Developing a Construct of Equity, Davis, CA, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Matteson, S. (Presenter), School Science and Mathematics Association, Developing Science Pre-service Teachers Beliefs and Understandings Through the Brick Wall Graphic Organizer, School Science and Mathematics Association, Lexington, KY, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), American Educational Research Association, Conceptions of Equity in Learning to Teach: In/Congruence with Belief Structures, American Educational Research Association, San Antonio, Tx, United States of America. (2017).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Teaching with Understanding while Teaching for Understanding, NARST, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Celebi, D. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B.S. (Presenter), American Educational Research Association, Humor: Youth's Language for Resistance, American Educational Research Association, San Antonio, Tx, United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Matteson, S. (Presenter), School Science and Mathematics Association, Assessment of an Active Learning Framework in A Science Content Lecture Course, Tempe, AZ, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Maldonado, L.A. (Author & Presenter), Paolo Freire conference, Teaching Mathematics and Science to ALL: Freirean Perspectives on Teacher Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Canada, Canada. (2016).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Matteson, S. (Author & Presenter), School Science and Mathematics Association, Navigating Pre-service Teachers’ Developing Conceptions of Torque: Interactions between Mathematics and Science, Oklahoma City, OK, (2015).
  • Fortney, B.S., The American Educational Research Association, Towards Developing Equitable Teacher-Student Partnerships in Learning [Revealing Beliefs about Equity, Practice, and Symbiotic Relationships using an Ecological Perspective], AERA, Chicago, IL. USA, (2015).
  • Fortney, B.S., Science Education at the Crossroads, Re-contextualizing Self: Educational Researcher, Teacher Educator, Assistant Professor, Portland, OR, (2014).
  • Fortney, B.S., National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Dynamic Shifts within Belief Systems, NARST, Pittsburgh, PA, (2014).
  • Fortney, B.S., National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Structure Inherent in Belief Systems, NARST, Puerto Rico, (2013).
  • Upadhyay, B.R. (Author & Presenter), Albrecht, N. (Author & Presenter), Maruyama Tank, K. (Author), Maruyama, G. (Author & Presenter), Adams, M. (Author & Presenter), Sheldon, T. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B.S. (Presenter), National Association for Research in Science Teaching, The Electricity Went Out and My Teacher Said, NARST, Indianapolis, IN, (2012).
  • Fortney, B.S., National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Understanding Preservice Teacher Belief Systems with the Use of a Complex Systems Model, NARST, Indianapolis, IN, (2012).
  • Fortney, B.S., Science Education at the Crossroads, Expanding Beliefs about Diversity Through Experience, San Antonio, TX, (2011).
  • Fortney, B.S., Upadhyay, B. (Presenter), The American Educational Research Association, Personal Stories Behind Diversity Surveys: Personal and Professional Beliefs about Diversity, AERA, New Orleans, LA, (2011).
  • Fortney, B.S., National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Guided Inquiry as Appropriate Instructional and Learning Method for Science Knowledge Retention in Elementary Students, NARST, Orlando, FL, (2011).
  • Upadhyay, B. (Author & Presenter), Albrecht, N. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B.S. (Other), International Association for Science Teacher Education, Evidence from the middle school on teaching science for social justice, ASTE, Minneapolis, MN, (2011).
  • Albrecht, N. (Author & Presenter), Upadhyay, B. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B.S. (Other), International Association for Science Teacher Education, Using linear mixed model to model growth of environmental science knowledge in elementary students, ASTE, Minneapolis, MN, (2011).
  • Fortney, B.S., Upadhyay, B. (Other), Albrecht, N. (Other), National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Growth in Elementary Teachers’ Personal and Professional Beliefs about Diversity, NARST, Philadelphia, PA, (2010).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Barufaldi, J.P. (Other), The American Educational Research Association, Change in pre-service beliefs structures through Japanese Lesson Study-A group perspective, AERA, Baltimore, MD, (2008).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Barufaldi, J.P. (Other), The American Educational Research Association, Evidence for change in pre-service teacher beliefs structures?, AERA, New York, NY, (2008).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Barufaldi, J.P. (Other), International Association for Science Teacher Education, Evaluating change in pre-service teacher beliefs through visual representations, ASTE, St. Louis, MO, (2008).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), International Association for Science Teacher Education, The Impact of Lesson Study on Pre-Service Teacher Beliefs and Concerns about Teaching Science, ASTE, Chicago, IL. USA, (2007).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), International Association for Science Teacher Education, A Theoretical Framework for the Elucidation of PST Beliefs in a Pre-service Teacher Education Program: Is it Achievable?, ASTE, Clearwater Beach, FL, (2007).
  • Fortney, B.S., International Association for Science Teacher Education, Lessons Learned from Two Years of “Traditional” U.S. Lesson Study in Pre-service Science Teacher Education, ASTE, Clearwater Beach, FL, (2007).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Lesson Study as a Pathway to Targeting PST Beliefs and Concerns (for Change)., NARST, San Francisco, CA, (2006).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), The Southwest Association for Science Teacher Education, The Impact of Lesson Study on Pre-service Teacher Beliefs and Concerns, ASTE, College Station, TX, (2006).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Barufaldi, J.P. (Other), The Association for Science Teacher Education, Feedback Loops: Formative and Summative Assessments of Pre-service Teachers in a Lesson Study Cycle, ASTE, Portland, OR, (2006).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Barufaldi, J.P. (Other), The Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Implementation of Lesson Study in Pre-service Teacher Education – Year 1., AETS, Colorado Springs, CO, (2005).
  • Fletcher, S. (Other), Luft, J.A. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B.S. (Other), The Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Three steps forward or two steps back? Impacting the beliefs and knowledge of pre-service science teachers, AETS, Colorado Springs, CO, (2005).
  • Fletcher, S. (Author & Presenter), Luft, J.A. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B.S. (Other), The Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Punctuated equilibrium or gradual growth? Factors that influence preservice secondary science teachers’ beliefs, ASTE, Colorado Springs, CO, (2005).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Fletcher, S. (Author & Presenter), Luft, J.A. (Author & Presenter), National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Longitudinal Study of Teacher Beliefs: The first cut of data in a longitudinal study of teacher beliefs and practices., NARST, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, (2004).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Fletcher, S. (Author & Presenter), Luft, J.A. (Author & Presenter), The Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Early recruitment of science teachers: Findings from the first cut of data of a 5-year longitudinal study., ASTE, Georgetown, TX, (2004).
  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), Fletcher, S. (Author & Presenter), Luft, J.A. (Author & Presenter), The Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Early recruitment of science teachers: Promising or problematic strategy., AETS, Nashville, TN, (2004).
  • Roehrig, G. (Author & Presenter), Luft, J.A. (Author & Presenter), Austin, B. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B.S. (Other), The Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Juggling inequity: Dialogues with beginning science teachers working in culturally diverse classrooms., AETS, St. Louis, MO, (2003).
  • Roehrig, G. (Author & Presenter), Luft, J.A. (Author & Presenter), Austin, B. (Author & Presenter), Fortney, B.S. (Other), The Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Teach-Reteach: An early field-based experience designed to develop reform-based teaching practices, ASTE, St. Louis, MO, (2003).

    • Professional Meeting Contribution

  • Fortney, B.S. (Author & Presenter), UTeach Institute 2017, Teacher Education and Teaching Identity, UTeach Institute, Austin, TX, United States of America. (2017).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Thompson, R. (Principal), "Expanding and Strengthening STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach," sponsored by University of Texas at Austin, ST, Funded. (2018 - 2021).

    • Grant - Teaching

  • Petros, A. (Principal), Naresh, N. (Co-Principal), Fortney, B.S. (Co-Principal), Neogi, P. (Co-Principal), Kinyanjui, S. (Co-Principal), "Faculty-Initiated Redesign of STEM Teaching for all Students (FIRSTS) - Team Mentoring Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, Local, $5000 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
  • Fortney, B.S., Thompson, R., Terry, N., "(Resubmit) TNT AR SimLab Team Mentoring Grant: Developing Advanced Techniques in Teaching with Augmented Reality," sponsored by The University of North Texas/Faculty Development, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
  • Fortney, B.S., Thompson, R., Terry, N., "TNT AR SimLab Team Mentoring Grant: Developing Advanced Techniques in Teaching with Augmented Reality," sponsored by The University of North Texas/Faculty Development, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Collegial support (Mursion SimLab) and development. (May 2019 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Curriculog. (January 2019 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Conceptual course planning, revision, and implementation. (January 2018 - Present).
  • Other (Substitute Faculty Senator), Faculty Senate (Substitute for Dr. Cindy Watson). (2020 - 2020).
  • Other (I was a substitute committee member for Dr. Cindy Watson.), Policy Oversight Committee. (2020 - 2020).
  • Other (Discussant/guest monitor), Collegial Support (MATH 2100). (October 23, 2019).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, Equity and Racial Justice (ERJ) UTeach Summit. Fort Worth, TX. (January 1, 2021 - Present).
  • Attendee, Meeting, UTeach STEM Edudcators Conference. Austin, TX. (May 21, 2013 - Present).
  • Attendee, Meeting, American Educational Research Association (AERA). (August 2003 - Present).
  • Member, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching. Fort Worth, TX. (June 26, 2023 - June 28, 2023).
  • Conference-Related, Association for Mathematics Teacher Education. New Orleans, LA. (February 2, 2023 - February 4, 2023).
  • Conference-Related, Association for Mathematics Teacher Education - Texas. Corpus Christi, TX. (September 16, 2022 - September 17, 2022).
  • Committee Member, School Science and Mathematics Association. Lexington, KY. (November 2, 2017 - November 5, 2020).
  • Committee Member, International organization committee/School Science and Mathematics Association. Lexington, KY. (October 18, 2017 - January 1, 2020).
  • Editor, Guest Editor, Cultural Studies of Science Education (Journal). Heidelberg, (June 2019).
  • Member, Science Educators for Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice (SEEDS). Davis, CA. (January 14, 2018 - January 1, 2019).
  • Member, NARST/Equity and Ethics Committee. Pittsburg, PA. (March 30, 2014 - April 17, 2016).
  • Member, NARST/Membership and Election Committee. Baltimore, MD. (March 30, 2006 - April 2, 2008).