Megan Ennes MA, BS
Curriculum Vitae
10/23/2017
219-628-3158
Education
2015- Current Doctoral Student, Science Education, GPA 4.0
North Carolina State University
2009-2011 Masters of Art, Environmental Studies, GPA 4.0
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Project: We Sea Change Climate Change in the Cape Fear Region, Advisor: Dr. Jeffery Hill
2002-2006 Bachelors of Science, Marine Biology, Secondary Biology teaching license, GPA 3.8
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, University Honors
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Honor’s Thesis: Do Pre- and Post-Visit Activities Surrounding Informal Science Setting Visits Promote Knowledge Acquisition and Retention? Advisor: Dr. Dennis Kubasko
Honors and Awards
2017National Science Foundation Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide: Australia
2017Applied Research in Immersive Environments for Learning (ARIEL) AERA SIG Best Paper Award
2017Informal Learning Environments Research (ILER) AERA Special Interest Group Travel Award
2016 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
2016North Carolina Science Leadership Fellow
2016 Ecology Project International Research and Education Fellow
2014Educators of Excellence, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
2013 Customer Service Award, NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
2008 Employee of the Year, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
Professional Experience
2015- CurrentGraduate Research Assistant, Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education, North Carolina State University
2015- CurrentAdjunct Faculty,Department of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Mount Olive
2016- 2017STEM Curriculum Consultant, Marbles Kids Museum
Developed aquatic play-based science curriculum for the STEM Play Corps.
2015-2016Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education, North Carolina State University
2012-2015 Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Studies, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2010-2015Education Program Specialist, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, NC
2009-2011Teaching Assistant, Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Studies, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2007-2009Education Specialist, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg, TN
2007Science Instructor, Newfound Harbor Marine Institute, Big Pine Key, FL
2005-2006 Weekend Educator, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, NC
Scholarly Publications
Ennes, M., Jones, M. G., Kubasko, D., (In Press, 2017). Inquiry into Action: Ecosystems and Animals.
Chesnutt, K., Jones, M. G., Hite, R., Cayton, E., Ennes, M., Corin, E. (2017). Next Generation Crosscutting Themes: Factors thatContribute to Students’ Understandings of Size and Scale. (Manuscript submitted for publication)
Jones, M. G., Ennes, M. (2017) High-stakes Testing. (Manuscript submitted for publication)
Chesnutt, K., Jones, M. G., Corin, E., Hite, R., Pereyra Perez, M., Cayton, E., Ennes, M. (2017). Crosscutting Concepts and Achievement: Is a Sense of Size and Scale Related to Achievement in Science and Mathematics? Manuscript submitted for publication.
Hite, R., Jones, M. G., Childers, G., Ennes, M., Chesnutt, K., Pereyra, M., Cayton, E., & Stanley, R. (2017). Cognitive Development and Virtual Presence: Middle and High School Students’ Perceptions of Presence in 3-D, Haptic-Enabled, Virtual Reality Science Instruction. (Manuscript submitted for publication)
Books
Jones, M. G., Hite, R., Ennes, M., Childers, G., Cayton, E. (2017). Discovery Engineering: Physical Science Case Studies. (Book under contract for publication)
Hite, R., Childers, G., Ennes, M.,Jones, M. G. (2017). Discovery Engineering: Biology Case Studies. (Book
under contractfor publication)
Other Publications
Ennes, Megan E. Seagrass Classroom Activity. We Sea Change. Masthead: Mid-Atlantic Marine Educators Association Newsletter. Vol 30. Issue 1. (Spring 2010): 6-7
Ennes, Megan E. We Sea Change. Masthead: Mid-Atlantic Marine Educators Association Newsletter. Vol 31. Issue 1. (Spring 2011): 1, 6.
Ennes, Megan E. Little Ripples Cause a Big Wave of Change. Conservation Education Committee Newsletter Vol 7. Issue 3. (Aug. 2013): 10.
Ennes, Megan E. We Sea Change- Climate Change Education at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. InterpNews: The International Heritage Interpretation e-Magazine. Vol 3. Issue 5. (Sept/Oct 2014): 37-39.
Grants
2015 North Carolina Science Festival Sponsorship Grant Recipient, $1000
2010 Informal Educator Grant Recipient, Mid-Atlantic Marine Educator Association, $1000
Professional Presentations and Papers
National and International Presentations:
Ennes, M., Jones, M. G., (2018, April) Science Capital and Identity: Factors influencing STEM Interests. National Association for Research in Science Teaching. Atlanta, GA. (Accepted)
Chesnutt, K., Jones, M. G., Cayton, E.,Ennes, M., Huff, P., (2018, April).Science Identity, Enclothed Cognition and Self Efficacy: Kids in White Lab Coats. National Association for Research in Science Teaching. Atlanta, GA. (Accepted)
Jones, M. G.,Chesnutt, K., Cayton, E.,Ennes, M.,Huff, P., (2018, April). Enclothed Cognition: The Effects of Lab Coats on Students' Science Identities and Career Aspirations. National Association for Research in Science Teaching. Atlanta, GA. (Accepted)
Ennes, M., M. G., Chesnutt, K., Jones, Cayton, E., (2017, October).Educator self-efficacy in informal science centers. North American Association of Environmental Education. San Juan, PR. (Accepted, conference canceled)
Cayton. E, Jones, M. G., Chesnutt, K., Ennes,M., Huff, P., (2017, August). Students' interest in engineering careers. European Science Education Research Association. Dublin, Ireland.
Chesnutt, K., Jones, M. G., Cayton, E.,Ennes, M., Hite, R., Huff, P., Pereya Perez, M., (2017, August). Scientific measurement tools: understanding access and implications for learning about size and scale. European Science Education Research Association. Dublin, Ireland.
Ennes, M., Jones, M. G., Cayton, E., Chesnutt, K., Huff, P., (2017, August). Education in informal science centers: Educators’ perceived levels of self-efficacy. European Science Education Research Association. Dublin, Ireland.
Hite, R., Jones, M. G.,Childers, G.,Ennes, M.,Chesnutt, K., Pereyra Perez, M.,Cayton, E., (2017, August). Cognitive development and adolescents' perceptions of presence in 3D, haptic, virtual reality. European Science Education Research Association. Dublin, Ireland.
Ennes, M., Jones, M. G., Cayton, E., Chesnutt, K., Huff, P., (2017, June). Educator Self Efficacy in Informal Science Centers. Australasian Science Education Research Association. Sydney, Australia.
Ennes, M., Jones, M. G.,Cayton, E., Chesnutt, K., Huff, P., (2017, June). Building each other up: Supporting informal educator’s need for professional development. National Marine Educators Association. Charleston, SC. Accepted
Ennes, M., Jones, M. G., Chesnutt, K., Englehardt, H., (2017, April). Perceived Levels of Self-Efficacy in Informal Science Educators. North American Research of Science Teaching. San Antonio, TX.
Hite, R., Jones, M. G., Childers, G., Ennes, M., Chesnutt, K., Pereyra, M., Cayton, E. (2017, April). Relating Cognitive Development to Perceptions of Virtual Presence in 3-D, Haptic Enabled, Virtual Reality Science Instruction. North American Research of Science Teaching. San Antonio, TX.
Ennes, M., Jones, M. G., Chesnutt, K., Englehardt, H., (2017, April). Educator Self-Efficacy in Informal Science Centers. American Educational Research Association. San Antonio, TX.
Hite, R., Jones, M. G., Childers, G., Ennes, M., Chesnutt, K., Pereyra, M., Cayton, E. (2017, April). Classifying Learning Activities in 3-D, Haptic-Enabled, Virtual Reality Science Instruction Through Students' Questioning. Poster at American Educational Research Association. San Antonio, TX.
Hite, R., Jones, M. G., Childers, G., Ennes, M., Chesnutt, K., Pereyra, M., Cayton, E. (2017, April). Cognitive Development and Virtual Presence in 3-D, Haptic-Enabled, Virtual Reality Science Instruction. Paper at American Educational Research Association. San Antonio, TX.
Jones, G., Chesnutt, K., Ennes, M., Cayton, E., Hite, R. (2017, March). Cracking the Case: Integrating Biology and Engineering in Case Studies. National Science Teacher Association. Los Angeles, CA.
Jones, G., Chesnutt, K., Ennes, M., Cayton, E., Hite, R. (2017, March). Packing Your Scale Backpack: Research-Based Science Resources and Experiences for Learning about Size and Scale. National Science Teacher Association. Los Angeles, CA.
Jones, G., Chesnutt, K., Ennes, M., Cayton, E., (2017, March). Electrifying Ideas for Teaching Energy. National Science Teacher Association. Los Angeles, CA.
Hite, R., Jones, M. G., Childers, G., Ennes, M., Chesnutt, K., Pereyra, M., Cayton, E., & Stanley, R. (2017, January). The Utility of 3-D, Haptic-Enabled, Virtual Reality for Learning Complex Biological Systems: Students’ Understanding of the Human Heart. Research paper presented for the Association for Science Teacher Education National Conference, Des Moines, IA.
Ennes, M., Jones, M. G.,Burns, K., Covel, J., Johnson, D., Lannoye-Hall, C. (2016, September).Improving Educator Self-Efficacy in Teaching Science Concepts. Presented at Association of Zoos and Aquariums Annual Conference, San Diego, California.
Riedinger, K., Burns, K., Metzler-Fiorino, J., Ennes, M., & Gould, A. (2015, September). An Aquarium-University Partnership for Preparing Marine Science Educators. A session presentation at the 2015 annual conference of the Association for Zoos and Aquariums, Salt Lake City, UT.
Riedinger, K., Burns, K., Metzler-Fiorino, J., Ennes, M., & Gould, A. (2015, July). A Partnership between a University and Aquarium to Prepare Marine Science Educators. A session presentation at the 2015 annual meeting of the National Marine Educators Association, Newport, RI.
Ennes, M. (June, 2012). Aquariums and Climate: A Case Study. Presentation at National Marine Educators Association, Anchorage, AK.
Ennes, M. (June, 2010) Leading Effective Field Trips: Using Aquariums to Teach Secondary Student Form and Function.Presentation at National Marine Educators Association, Gatlinburg, TN.
Thompson, C. and Ennes, M. (March, 2009) Fishin’ for Math.Presentation at National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA.
Ennes, M. (July, 2008) Barrier Islands: Tybee Island. Presentation at National Marine Educators Association, Savannah, GA.
Ennes, M. (March, 2008) Marine Food Webs Foldable.Presentation at National Science Teachers Association, Boston, MA.
Regional, State, and Local Presentations:
Ennes, M. (2017, October). Curriculum for a crowded world. Presentation at NC Science Teachers Association Conference, Greensboro, NC.
Jones, M. G., Cayton, E., Chesnutt, K., Ennes, M.,Huff, P. (2017, October). Enhancing motivation, confidence & career goals: Creating tomorrow’s scientists. Presentation at NC Science Teachers Association Conference, Greensboro, NC.
Tracy, J., Jones, M. G., Cayton, E., Chesnutt, K., Ennes, M.,Huff, P. (2017, October). BioInspired materials. Presentation at NC Science Teachers Association Conference, Greensboro, NC.
Ennes, M., Stevenson, K., Peterson, M. N., Lawson, D. (2017, September). Teacher's Decision Making Regarding Attending Climate Change Professional Development Opportunities. Environmental Educators of North Carolina Annual Conference. Fuquay Varina, NC.
Jones, M. G., Cayton, E., Chesnutt, K., Ennes, M., & Justice, N., (2016, October).The Power School:Electrifying Ideas for Teaching Energy.NC Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting. Greensboro, NC.
Chesnutt, K., Jones, M.G., Cayton, E., Ennes, M., & Huff, P. (2016, October).Packing your scale backpack:Resources for enhancing out-of-school learning of size and scale. NC Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting. Greensboro, NC.
Ennes, M. (2016, September). Informal Educator Self-Efficacy Survey Results. Presented at North Carolina Science Leadership Fellows Meeting, Chapel Hill, NC.
Ennes, M., Jones, M. G., Chesnutt, K. (2016, September). Improving Informal Educator Self-Efficacy in Teaching Science Concepts. Presented at Environmental Educators of North Carolina Conference. Black Mountain, NC.
Jones, G., Hite, R., Chesnutt, K., Pereya, M., Ennes, M., Cayton, E., Chesnutt, K. (2016, April). Cracking the Case: Investigating Science and Engineering with Case Studies. Presentation at Scaling STEM: Strategies that Engage the Mind Conference, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Jones, G., Hite, R., Chesnutt, K., Pereya, M., Corin, E. & Ennes, M. (2015, November). Bypassing Misconceptions: Strategies for Teaching Heart Anatomy and Physiology. Presentation at NC Science Teachers Association Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.
Ennes, M. (2015, November). Population Education and the Ocean. Presentation at Mid-Atlantic Marine Educators Association Conference, Kure Beach, NC.
Ennes, M. (January, 2015). Using Sea Turtles to Teach STEM. Presentation at The Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM Conference, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC.
Ennes, M. (October, 2014). Sea Turtle Exploration. Presentation at National Science Teachers Association Regional Meeting, Richmond, VA.
Ennes, M. (March, 2013). Sea Turtles and STEM. Presentation at The Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics STEM Conference, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC.
Ennes, M. (October, 2011). ‘We Sea Change’ A Climate Change Film and Curriculum. Presentation at Mid-Atlantic Marine Educators Association, Wilmington, NC.
Ennes, M. (November, 2010) Leading Effective Field Trips: Using Aquariums to Teach Secondary Student Form and Function. Presentation at Mid-Atlantic Marine Educators Association, Lewes, DE.
Ennes, M. (April, 2009) My Sized Mussel. Presentation at Tennessee Educators of Aquatic and Marine Science, Eva, TN.
Ennes, M. (November, 2008) Beach Box. Presentation at Tennessee Science Teachers Association, Nashville, TN.
Ennes, M. (April, 2008) Year of the Frog Activities. Presentation at Tennessee Educators of Aquatic and Marine Science, Chattanooga, TN.
Ennes, M. (November, 2007) SEA: Simple Easy Activities. Presentation at Tennessee Science Teachers Association, Nashville, TN.
Invited Presentations:
Ennes, M. (July, 2015). Women in Science. Invited Presentation for Project Scientist, Charlotte, NC.
Ennes, M. (September, 2006). Using Aquarium Fieldtrips to Teach Form and Function. Invited Presentation at Mid-Atlantic Marine Educators Association Conference, Kure Beach, NC.
Campus Presentations:
Ennes, M. (September, 2014). The Future of STEM. Invited Presentation for STEM Freshman Cohort at University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC.
Ennes, M. (September, 2013). Careers in Marine Biology. Invited Presentation for STEM Cohort at University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC.
Teacher In-service Presentations:
Ennes, M. (2016, August). The People Connection: Activities on Population and Human Ecology. Roxboro, NC.
Lawson, D., Ennes, M., Eulie, D., Stevenson, K. (2016, August). Climate Literacy Workshop. Morehead City, NC
Ennes, M. (2016, March). Population Education and the Environment. Workshop at University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC.
Ennes, M. (August 2014-November 2015). Sea Turtle Exploration Workshop. 15 workshops, 263 teachers.
Ennes, M. (May, 2015). Project WET. Teacher Workshop at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, NC.
Ennes, M. (August, 2014). Project WET. Teacher Workshop at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, NC.
Teaching Experience
North Carolina State University
Elementary STEM and Environmental Learning in Informal Settings, Teaching Assistant (Spring, 2017)
Science and Mathematics Education: Graduate Science Methods 1, Teaching Assistant (Spring, 2016)
Science and Mathematics Education: Graduate Science Methods 2, Teaching Assistant (Fall, 2015)
University of Mount Olive
Introduction to Biology (March, 2017)
Introduction to Biology and Lab (January, 2016)
General Science (March, 2015)
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Environmental Studies: Undergraduate/Graduate Foundations of Environmental Education and Interpretation (Spring, 2015)
Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Introduction to Environmental Studies (Fall 2010, Spring & Fall 2011, Spring & Fall 2012, Spring & Fall 2013, Spring & Fall 2014)
Environmental Studies: Undergraduate Environmental Studies Lab (Fall 2009, Spring & Fall 2010)
Research Experience
North Carolina State University
2017Informal Science Educator Self-Efficacy in Australia
2016Promoting STEM interests and careers through FAME (Families and Museums Exploring), NSF funded grant
examining student interest and access to STEM and STEM careers (2016 - Current)
2016Exploring student understanding of size and scale, three-year longitudinal study
2016Using zSpace and 3D enabled haptic technology to teach the parts of the heart
2015Examining informal science educators’ self-efficacy (2015-2017)
Service
2016NCSU Graduate Student Advisory Board- Social Committee Chair (2016- Current)
2017Nano Days 2017, hands on nanoscience activities, North Carolina State University,Raleigh, NC (April, 2017)
2017NCSU graduate student representative for two search committees, North Carolina State University,Raleigh, NC (January-March, 2017)
2017Prospective Student Open House, North Carolina State University,Raleigh, NC (February, 2017)
2017Energy Expo, hands on activities, Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh, NC (January, 2017)
2017Guilford County Science Fair, hands on energy activities, Greensboro, NC (January, 2017)
2016NCSU College of Education Dean’s Building Visioning Committee (December,2016)
2016New Student Orientation, North Carolina State University,Raleigh, NC (August, 2016)
2016STEM Day, hands on STEM activities, Carroll Middle School, Raleigh, NC (May, 2016)
2016Nano Days 2016, hands on nanoscience activities, North Carolina State University,Raleigh, NC (April, 2016)
2015Mid-Atlantic Marine Educators Associati0n- Presentation Committee
2014National Marine Education Association- Presentation Committee
2013Mid-Atlantic Marine Educators Associati0n- Awards Committee Chair(2013-2015)
2012Regional Science Fair Judge, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC (February, 2012)
Certifications
2017North American Association of Environmental Education Excellence in Environmental Education Guidelines Facilitator
2015Population Education Facilitator
2015Certified Interpretive Guide
2014Project Wet Facilitator
2011National Network for Oceans and Climate Change Interpretation
Professional Memberships
American Educational Research Association
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Environmental Educators of North Carolina
Mid-Atlantic Marine Educators Associati0n
National Association for Research in Science Teaching
National Association of Interpreters
National Marine Educators Association
National Science Teachers Association
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