Ruthanne Thompson

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book Chapter

• Sampler, S.. (2008). Student Study Companion to Life on Earth, 5th Edition.

Journal Article

• Briggs, M., Archibald, A., Heap, T., Thompson, R., Sherrill, A.E. (2024). Identifying one University’s Prevailing Online Course Accessibility Issues. Educational Technology & Society. 27 (4) 17. https://www.j-ets.net/collection/published-issues/27_4
• Thompson, R., Alexis, N., Harrell, P.E. (2023). Predicting Preservice Teachers Performance on the Science Core of the EC-6 TExES General Certification Examination. Electronic Journal for Research in Science & Mathematics Education. 27 (3) 36. Fort Worth, TX, International Consortium for Research in Science & Mathematics Education (ICRSME). https://ejrsme.icrsme.com/issue/view/1703
• Long, C., Harrell, P.E., Subramaniam, K., Pope, E., Thompson, R. (2023). Strengthening Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Physical Science Content Knowledge: A Three-Year Study. Research in Science Education. 53 (3) 613-632. Springer.
• Archibald, A., Hudson, C., Heap, T., Thompson, R., Lin, L., Demeritt, J.H., Lucke, H.R. (2023). A Validation of AI-Enabled Discussion Platform Metrics and Relationships to Student Efforts. TechTrends. 67 (2) 9. Springer. https://www.springer.com/journal/11528
• Harrell, P.E., Waid, J., Thompson, R. (2022). Using Inquiry-based Learning to develop Earth Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge. Research in Science and Technological Education. 41 (4) 33. Taylor & Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/crst20
• Harrell, P.E., Subramaniam, K., Long, C.S., Thompson, R., Pope, E. (2022). Increasing Hispanics in the educator workforce: A science methods intervention to improve passing rates on an EC-6 science certification examination. Journal of Latinos and Education. 22 (4) 11. Routledge Taylor & Francis. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/hjle20
• Heap, T., Thompson, R., Fein, A. (2020). Designing Teacher Professional Development Programs to Support a Rapid Shift to Digital. Educational Technology Research and Development. 69 4. Springer. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11423-020-09863-5
• Kelly, A., Thompson, R., Mitchell, F., Kennedy, J.H., Ponette, A.G. (2020). Accuracy of long-term volunteer water monitoring data: A multiscale analysis from a statewide citizen science program. PLOS: Public Library of Science. 15 (1) 19. Open Access, Public Library of Science. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/
• Harrell, P.E., Thompson, R., *Brooks, K. (2019). Leaving schools behind: The impact of school setting and working conditions on teacher retention and migration. Journal of Science Teacher Education. 30 (2) 144-158. http://www.springerlink.com/openurl.asp?genre=journal&issn=1046-560X
• Albus, K., Thompson, R., Mitchell, F. (2019). Usability of Existing Volunteer Water Monitoring Data: What Can the Literature Tell Us?. Citizen Science: Theory and Practice. 6 (1) 41. Ubiquity Press. https://theoryandpractice.citizenscienceassociation.org/
• Premraj, D., Thompson, R., Hughes, L.E., Adams, J. (2019). Key Factors Influencing Retention Rates Among Historically Under-represented Student Groups in STEM Fields. Journal of College Student Retention. 28. Sage. https://journals.sagepub.com/home/csr
• Thompson, R., Serna, V. (2016). Empirical evidence in support of a research-informed water conservation education program. Applied Environmental Education & Communication. 15 (1) 30-44. Taylor & Francis.
• Fry, M.J., Hoeinghaus, D.J., Ponette, A.G., Thompson, R., La Point, T.W. (2012). Fracking vs. faucets: balancing energy needs and water sustainability at urban frontiers. Environmental Science & Technology. 46 7444-7445.
• Thompson, R., Bolin, G & Coe, A.. (2012). Assessing the Degree of Integrated Learner-Centered Instruction on Student Outcomes in a Large Non-Major Environmental Science Course. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. 6 (1) 40. Georgia, Georgia Southern University.
• Thompson, R., Bolin, G.. (2011). Indicators of Success in STEM Majors: A Cohort Study. (212) 18-24. York, PA, National Association for College Admission Counseling.
• Thompson, R., Coe, A., Dickson, K., & Klaver, I.. (2011). Design and Implementation of a Research Informed Water Conservation Program.. Applied Environmental Education & Communication. 15 (1) 30-44. https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ueec20/current
• Coe, A., & Thompson, R.. (2010). The Right Stuff: Inquiry Training, Teaching & Transfer for Content Mastery in the Sciences. 8 (4) 8. Hays, Kansas, Fort Hays State University.
• Thompson, R., & Carmack, L.. (2007). Investigating Minerals: Promoting Integrated Inquiry.
• Liz Carmack. (2007). Science Activities, Vol. 44.

Research Report

• Thompson, R., Reeder, C. EEI - 10 year impact report.
• Thompson, R. Dallas EEI Five Year Assessment: Indicators of Programmatic Success. Other.
• Thompson, R. (2009). Dallas EEI Annual Assessment of Programmatic Progress.
• Miguel Acevedo, Jeremy Delost, Henric Goetx, David Hunter, Jenny Palomino. (2008). Cyberinfrastructure: Environmental Modeling.
• Miguel Acevedo, Xinrong Li. (2008). Cyberinfrastructure: Wireless Sensor Networks.
• Thompson, R. (2008). Dallas EEI Three Year Assessment: Indicators of Programmatic Success.
• Miguel Acevedo, Yan Huan, Xinrong Li. (2007). Cyberinfrastructure: Database Management.
• Ken Dickson. (2007). High Performance Schools = Highly Qualified Teachers = Highest Academic Achievement?.
• Thompson, R. (2006). Dallas Environmental Education Initiative (EEI) Base-line Program Assessment.

Textbook

• Alice Coe. (2009). Too Good To Throw Away, Dallas!.
• Jill Nugent, Marie King, Kim Piccolo. (2007). The Scope of Biology: From Cells to Ecosystems.
• Marie king, Peter Paulos, Tom Lapoint. (2006). Environmental Science: Laboratory & Field Activities.
• Deanna Blackmon; Sandy Hughes. (2004). Private Whys?.
• Cindy Venalbes; Sandy Hughes. (2002). Water . . . Works!.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Bland, D.M., , l., Bell, V., Thompson, R., "UNT Digital Adjunct Faculty Training Academy," sponsored by Office for the Provost & VPAA, Office of Faculty Success, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Hughes, L.E. (Principal), Burleson, M. (Co-Principal), Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), "BIOFUELS: Biology Forum on Undergraduate Education in Life Sciences," University of North Texas, $4425 Funded. (2015 - 2016).
• Thompson, R. (Principal), "Dallas Environmental Education Initiative," sponsored by City of Dallas, LG, Funded. (2019 - 2024).
• Thompson, R. (Principal), "Teach North Texas Augmented Reality Classroom," sponsored by Communities Foundation of Texas, FOND, Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Thompson, R. (Principal), "Expanding and Strengthening STEM Teacher Workforce Through UTeach," sponsored by University of Texas at Austin, ST, Funded. (2018 - 2021).
• Chapman, K.D. (Principal), Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), "Engineering Neutral Lipid Accumulation in Vegetative Tissues of Plants," sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy, FED, Funded. (2009 - 2016).
• Dzialowski, E.M. (Co-Principal), Chapman, K.D. (Co-Principal), Hughes, L.E. (Principal), Burleson, M. (Co-Principal), Allen, M.S. (Co-Principal), Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), "Undergraduate Science Education 2010 - Core Proposal," sponsored by Howard Hughes Medical Institute, NFP, Funded. (2010 - 2015).

Grant - Teaching

• 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).
• Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), Atkinson, S.F., "Environmental Science QEP," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $12000 Funded. (2008 - 2010).
• Thompson, R. (Principal), "Transformative Instruction Initiative," sponsored by CLEAR, University of North Texas, $10850 Funded. (2008 - 2009).
• Thompson, R., Harrell, P.E., "Teach North Texas - Virtual Reality for STEM Teacher Preparation," sponsored by Caruth Foundation, State, Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Thompson, R., "TNT Innovations," sponsored by Sid Richardson Foundation, Private, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
• Thompson, R. (Principal), "Online Water Conservation Education," sponsored by Upper Trinity Regional Water District, LG, Funded. (2021 - 2021).
• Thompson, R., Harrell, P.E., "TNT Augmented Reality," sponsored by Sid Richardson Foundation, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
• Thompson, R., "TNT Innovations," sponsored by Sid Richardson Foundation, Private, Funded. (2018 - 2019).
• Thompson, R. (Principal), "The Dallas Environmental Education Initiative," sponsored by City of Dallas, LG, Funded. (2013 - 2019).
• Thompson, R. (Principal), "TNT Innovations," sponsored by Sid Richardson Foundation, Private, Funded. (2017 - 2018).
• Quintanilla, J.A. (Other), Harrell, P.E. (Co-Principal), Thompson, R. (Principal), "TI Foundation Grant III for Teach North Texas," sponsored by Texas Instruments Foundation, FOND, Funded. (2014 - 2017).
• Quintanilla, J. (Principal), Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), "Texas Instruments Foundation Grant," sponsored by Texas Instruments Foundation, State, Funded. (2015 - 2017).
• Hughes, L. (Principal), Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), "Undergraduate Science Education," sponsored by HHMI, Federal, Funded. (2010 - 2014).
• Harris, M.M. (Principal), Harrell, P.E. (Co-Principal), Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), "Teach North Texas," sponsored by Greater Texas Foundation & National Math and Science Institute, State, Funded. (2008 - 2013).
• Acevedo, M.F. (Principal), Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), Fu, S. (Co-Principal), "Research Experiences for Undergraduates," sponsored by NSF, Federal, Funded. (2009 - 2010).

Sponsored Research

• Hughes, K.K. (Principal), Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), Kirshner, D.H. (Co-Principal), Evans, P.K. (Co-Principal), "Expanding and Strengthening the STEM Teacher Workforce," sponsored by Department of Education, Federal, Funded. (2018 - 2021).
• Thompson, R. (Principal), "Dallas Environmental Education Initiative (EEI)," sponsored by City of Dallas, Local, Funded. (2014 - 2019).
• Acevedo, M.F. (Principal), Fu, S. (Co-Principal), Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), "Research Experiences for Teachers in Environmental Sensor Networks," sponsored by National Science Foundation, Federal, Funded. (2011 - 2014).
• Thompson, R. (Principal), "Dallas Environmental Education Initiative (EEI)," sponsored by City of Dallas, Local, Funded. (2008 - 2013).
• Thompson, R. (Principal), "Smart Schools," sponsored by State Energy Conservation Office, State, Funded. (2008 - 2010).
• Acevedo, M.F. (Principal), Thompson, R. (Co-Principal), Fu, S., "CI-TEAM Demonstration Project," sponsored by NSF, Federal, Funded. (2009 - 2009).
• Thompson, R., "Dallas Environmental Education Initiative (EEI)," sponsored by City of Dallas, Local, Funded. (2006 - 2008).