Julie M. Sexton, PhD
Research Associate, Mathematics and Science Teaching (MAST) Institute
Assistant Director of Assessment, Office of the Provost
Education |
Research Interests |
Research and Evaluation Experience |
Teaching Experience |
Other Professional Experience |
Workshops and Courses Taught |
Professional Organizations |
- University of Northern Colorado
- 501 20th St, Box 123
- Greeley, CO 80639
- Office: 970-351-2196
- julie.sexton@unco.edu
As research associate, Dr. Sexton conducts science education research and evaluation, teaches faculty professional development workshops, teaches education research methods classes, and facilitates the GeoReach Research Interest Group. She also provides science education research and evaluation mentoring and consulting to UNC faculty and students.
Education
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PhD |
Colorado State University |
Geoscience Education |
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MS |
Colorado State University |
Geology |
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BA |
Vassar College |
Geology |
Research Interests
- Students' conceptual development of geoscience concepts and skills
- Effectiveness of faculty professional development programs
- Recruitment and retention in science
- Diversity and equity in science
Research and Evaluation Experience
2012 – present | Principle Investigator. NSF Recruitment and retention of women in geosciences: An investigation of individual and environmental factors. University of Northern Colorado. |
2012 – present | Assistant Director of Assessment. Office of Assessment. University of Northern Colorado. |
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2011 – present | Assessment Fellow. Office of Assessment and College of Natural and Health Sciences. University of Northern Colorado. |
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2010 – present |
External Evaluator. NSF Noyce Scholarship Program of Northern Colorado. University of Northern Colorado. |
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2010 – present |
External Evaluator. NSF Partnerships for International Research and Education: Remote Sensing for Hazard Mitigation and Resource Protection in Pacific Latin America Grant. Michigan Technological University. |
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2010 – 2012 |
External Evaluator. NSF Strategies to Enhance Recruitment and Retention of Biology Majors Grant. University of Northern Colorado. |
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2009 – 2012 |
Co-Investigator. Engaging Faculty and Students in First Year Courses Project. University of Calgary. |
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2008 – 2012 |
Co-Investigator. Evaluation of Learning Outcomes and Student Engagement Project. University of Calgary. |
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2008 – 2010 |
Postdoctoral Research Associate. NSF Collaborative Research: Community Development of an Expanded Geoscience Concept Inventory. University of Northern Colorado. |
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2003 – 2005 |
Doctoral Fellow, Science Teacher Professional Development. NSF Center for Learning and Teaching in the West. Colorado State University. |
Teaching Experience
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2010 – present |
Instructor. University of Northern Colorado. |
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2009 – present |
Short Course Instructor. University of Northern Colorado. |
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2005 – present |
Short Course Instructor. Geological Society of America. Annual Meeting. |
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2009 – 2011 |
Special Appointed Faculty. Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Purdue University. |
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2009 – 2012 |
Faculty Professional Development Instructor. Engaging Faculty and Students in First Year Courses Project. University of Calgary. |
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2005, Fall |
Graduate Teaching Assistant. School of Education. Colorado State University. |
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2003 – 2005 |
Doctoral Fellow, Science Teacher Professional Development. NSF Center for Learning and Teaching in the West. Colorado State University. |
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1999 – 2001 |
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1995 – 1997 |
Graduate Teaching Assistant. Department of Geosciences. Colorado State University. |
Other Professional Experience
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2006 – 2007 |
Project Coordinator. NSF Rocky Mountain Middle School Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant. University of Colorado Denver. |
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2001 – 2003 |
Education and Outreach Program Officer. Geological Society of America. |
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1998 – 1999 |
Geologist. Chevron USA Production Company. |
Workshops and Courses Taught
- Quantitative education research methods
- Qualitative education research methods
- Science education research methods for K-12 teachers
- Education Policy
- Earth Science
- Introductory Geology
Professional Organizations
- American Evaluation Association
- Association for Women Geoscientists
- Geological Society of America
- National Association for Research in Science Teaching
- National Association of Geoscience Teachers