Paul Wendel
Institution: Otterbein University
Address: Education Department, 1 South Grove Street
Postal Code: 43081
Country: United States
Paul Wendel is Assistant Professor of Science Education at Otterbein University, a small private liberal arts university near Columbus, OH, USA.
Paul completed undergraduate and graduate degrees in physics and taught high school physics for 18 years. In 2008 he completed his PhD in Education and began teaching on the postsecondary level in physics, general science, and K-12 teacher preparation.
Paul’s current research interests include studies of hydraulic fracturing and postsecondary science teaching and learning. Teaming with colleagues, Paul is co-PI on a multifaceted project investigating the culture and practice of teaching and learning at Otterbein University.
Paul is co-founder of Ohio Project Kaleidoscope (OH-PKAL), a regional organization devoted to the improvement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Paul chaired the inaugural OH-PKAL conference, hosted at Otterbein in May 2015.
Areas of expertise or research: Inquiry teaching and learning, science/religion, postsecondary teaching practices, and the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing.
Paul completed undergraduate and graduate degrees in physics and taught high school physics for 18 years. In 2008 he completed his PhD in Education and began teaching on the postsecondary level in physics, general science, and K-12 teacher preparation.
Paul’s current research interests include studies of hydraulic fracturing and postsecondary science teaching and learning. Teaming with colleagues, Paul is co-PI on a multifaceted project investigating the culture and practice of teaching and learning at Otterbein University.
Paul is co-founder of Ohio Project Kaleidoscope (OH-PKAL), a regional organization devoted to the improvement of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Paul chaired the inaugural OH-PKAL conference, hosted at Otterbein in May 2015.
Areas of expertise or research: Inquiry teaching and learning, science/religion, postsecondary teaching practices, and the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing.