New Perspectives in Science Education
Arthur Eisenkraft
Institution: University of Massachusetts Boston
Country: United States
Dr. Arthur Eisenkraft is the Distinguished Professor of Science Education, Professor of Physics and Director of the Center of Science and Math in Context (COSMIC) at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Dr. Eisenkraft is past president of the National Science Teacher Association and past-chair of the Science Academic Advisory Committee of the College Board. He leads Active Physics and Active Chemistry introducing high quality project-based science to students. He also chairs (and co-created) the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards, involving 15,000 students annually for over 30 years. He leads the Wipro Science Education Fellowship program which is bringing district transformation through teacher leadership across the U.S. He has recently been supporting novel educational initiatives in Thailand and India.
His current research projects include investigating the efficacy of a second-generation model of distance learning for professional development and a study of professional development choices that teachers make when facing a large-scale curriculum change.
Eisenkraft has received numerous awards recognizing his teaching and related work including the National Science Board’s Public Service Award, AAPT’s Millikan Medal, and NSTA’s Carleton Award. He is a fellow of the AAAS and holds a patent for a laser vision testing system.
Dr. Eisenkraft is past president of the National Science Teacher Association and past-chair of the Science Academic Advisory Committee of the College Board. He leads Active Physics and Active Chemistry introducing high quality project-based science to students. He also chairs (and co-created) the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards, involving 15,000 students annually for over 30 years. He leads the Wipro Science Education Fellowship program which is bringing district transformation through teacher leadership across the U.S. He has recently been supporting novel educational initiatives in Thailand and India.
His current research projects include investigating the efficacy of a second-generation model of distance learning for professional development and a study of professional development choices that teachers make when facing a large-scale curriculum change.
Eisenkraft has received numerous awards recognizing his teaching and related work including the National Science Board’s Public Service Award, AAPT’s Millikan Medal, and NSTA’s Carleton Award. He is a fellow of the AAAS and holds a patent for a laser vision testing system.
