Joel A. Bryan

Office: BLOC 512A, TexasA&MUniversity

Mail Stop 3257, College Station, TX77843-3257

(979) 845-1301 e-mail:

Home: 2707 Rustling Oaks Drive, Bryan, TX77802
(979) 731-0052 or (979) 219-1942

Education

TexasA&MUniversity, College Station, TX, 1999 – 2003

Doctor of Philosophy: Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education), 4.00 GPA

Dissertation: Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Selection and Use of Simultaneously Available Multiple Resources during Attempts to Complete Unguided Inquiry Physics Tasks

University of Texas at Dallas,Richardson, TX, 1990 – 1994

Master of Arts in Teaching: Science and Mathematics Education, 3.92 GPA

AngeloStateUniversity, San Angelo, TX, 1982 – 1986

Bachelor of Science: Physics and Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude, 3.70 GPA

JacksonvilleHigh School, Jacksonville, TX, 1979 – 1982

High School Diploma; Honors Graduate

Professional Certifications

  • Texas Secondary School Physics, Mathematics – 1986 (lifetime certificate)
  • Science Education Specialist – TexasA&MUniversity, ITS Center – 2002
  • GLOBE certified

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
  • Southwest–Association for Science Teacher Education (SW-ASTE)
  • National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
  • Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT)

Interests in Research, Teaching and Learning Science

  • Integration of mathematics and science
  • Use of technology in science and mathematics
  • Use of commonly available and inexpensive materials for physics instruction
  • Use of video technologies and computer simulations in physics instruction
  • Novice learning in unguided inquiry physics tasks
  • Professional development for inservice and preservice science teachers

Teaching/Educational Experience

June 1, 2002 – present: Center for Mathematics and Science Education, Texas A&M

  • Serving as Project Director/Instructional Team Member for professional development grants
  • Conducting educational research and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals
  • Taught TEFB 323 (Teaching Skills I) in the Math and Science Scholars Program
  • Served as TexasA&MUniversity representative for the Southwest Consortium for the Improvement of Mathematics and Science Education (SCIMAST)
  • Developing educational products/resources for use in physics classrooms

August, 2001 – present: Texas A&M University Physics Department

  • Lecturer and Lab Instructor, Physics 205 (Concepts of Physics): Fall 2004 – present
  • Lab Instructor and Co-instructor, Physics 289/205 (Concepts of Physics): Fall 2001 – Spring 2004

2001 – 2003: TexasA&MUniversity

  • Research Assistant, Center for Information Technology and Science: 2001 – 2002

2000 – 2001: A&M Consolidated High School, College Station, TX

  • High School Conceptual Physics Teacher

1999 – 2000: TexasA&MUniversity

  • Teaching Assistant, TEFB 412/413 (Integrated Mathematics and Science Methods for the Elementary Teacher: Instructor of Record)

1991 – 1999: NaamanForestHigh School, Garland, TX

  • PreAP and AP Physics Teacher (8 years)
  • Algebra, Precalculus, and Conceptual Physics Teacher
  • Varsity Assistant Head Boys Basketball Coach / JV Head Coach (8 years)
  • Award-winning TI/BEST Robotics Team Sponsor (3 years)
  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Sponsor (2 years)

1990 – 1991: University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

  • Graduate Assistant in Science and Mathematics Education
  • Science Workshop Assistant for elementary teachers

1988 – 1990: RobertE.LeeHigh School, Midland, TX

  • Honors/Regular Physics I and Algebra I Teacher
  • Sophomore Boys Basketball Coach

1986 – 1988: CalvaryBaptistSchools, LaVerne, CA

  • Physics, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry Teacher
  • Boys Athletic Teams Coach
  • Church Youth Director (part-time)

Other Work Experience

1995 – 1997: Camp El Har, Dallas, TX

  • Summer Christian Day Camp, Program Director – 3 summers (campers age 5 – 12)

1986 – 1994: Laity Lodge Youth Camps, Kerrville, TX

  • Summer Christian Youth Camp, Cabin Counselor – 4 summers (campers age 8 – 11)
  • Central Staff (Head Counselor; Program Director) – 5 summers

Academic Awards and Honors

TexasA&MUniversity

  • 2003, Dissertation of the Year: Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, and College of Education and Human Development, TexasA&MUniversity
  • 2001-2003, Physics Fellowship, TexasA&MUniversity; $12,000 Regents Fellowship, 1999
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

University of Texas at Dallas

  • 1991, Fellowship Recipient

AngeloStateUniversity

  • Recipient, Carr Academic Scholarship – 4 years
  • Member, inducted into 5 National Honor Societies (Alpha Chi, Sigma Pi Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, Pi Mu Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi)
  • Member,AngeloStateUniversity Student Senate – 2 yrs
  • “Who’s Who” Inductee; Recognized by Outstanding Young Men of America

Selected Presentations/Workshops

  • How Converging Lens Simulation Design Affects Understanding of Image Formation. Presented at the Joint Meeting of the American Astronomical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) National Conference, Seattle, Washington: January 10, 2007
  • Bouncing Ball Video Analysis: the Conservation of Mechanical Energy. Poster presented at the Joint Meeting of the American Astronomical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) National Conference, Seattle, Washington: January 8, 2007
  • Physics Activities for Family Science Nights. Three hour “Short Course” presented at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST), Wichita Falls, TX: November 11, 2006
  • Teaching the “Nature of Science.” Full-day professional development session, Huntsville (TX) ISD: August 8, 2006
  • Teaching the “Nature of Science.” Half-day professional development session, Willis (TX) ISD: March 28, 2006
  • The Design of a Converging Lens Simulation and its Effects on Image Predictions. Presented at the Southwest Association for Science Teacher Education (SW-ASTE) annual meeting, College Station, TX: March 4, 2006
  • Physics Teaching and Learning. One-day workshop, Region VI Education Service Center, Huntsville, TX: February 20, 2006
  • Using Video Analysis in the AP Physics Classroom. College Board AP Central “Online Event.” November 15, 2005
  • Physics Activities for Family Science Nights. Three hour “Short Course” presented at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST), Houston, TX: October 29, 2005
  • Low Cost Physics Activities. Three hour “Short Course” presented at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST), Houston, TX: October 28, 2005
  • Technology Resources for Science and Mathematics Teachers. Two hour distance presentation for LouiseS.McGeheeSchool, New Orleans, LA, using Centra software: April 6, 2005
  • PreserviceMiddle School Teachers' Perceptions of Resource Value during Unguided Inquiry Physics Activities. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Convention, Dallas, TX: April 2, 2005
  • Video Analysis Software for Physics Investigations. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Convention, Dallas, TX: April 2, 2005
  • Technology Use in Science and Mathematics Education: Guidelines and Examples from Physics. Presented at the Southwest Educational Development Laboratories (SEDL) SpringAccessCenter Meeting, Albuquerque, NM: February 22, 2005
  • Technology Use in Science and Mathematics Education: Guidelines and Examples from Physics. Three hour workshop at HU-LINC Technology Conference, Houston, TX: February 19, 2005
  • Video Analysis: Technology for “Real World” Physics and Mathematics Investigations. Three hour workshop at HU-LINC Technology Conference, Houston, TX: February 19, 2005
  • Video Analysis: Technology for “Real World” Physics and Mathematics Investigations. Four hour professional development session conducted for Spring Branch ISD Exxon-Mobil Technology Grant, Houston, TX: February 12, 2005
  • Pre-APMiddle School Science. Co-Instructor during three day workshop, College Station, TX: June 28-30, 2004
  • Type B Physics Teacher Quality Grant. Workshop Co-Leader, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Huntsville, TX: June 17-18, 2004
  • TI 83+ and the Calculator-based Ranger (CBR). Two hour professional development session conducted for Bryan ISD middle school science teachers, Bryan, TX: October 21, 2004
  • Low Cost Physics Activities. Six hour professional development session conducted for Physics and Integrated Physics and Chemistry teachers, Region VI Educational Service Center, Huntsville, TX: March 29, 2004
  • PreserviceMiddle School Teachers’ Development of an Alternative Conception for Light Bulb Circuits. Presented at the Southwest Association for Educators of Teachers of Science (SW-AETS) annual meeting, Georgetown, TX: Feb. 28, 2004
  • Technology for “Real World” Mathematics and Physics Investigations. Workshop conducted at the Southwest Association for Educators of Teachers of Science (SW-AETS) annual meeting, Georgetown, TX: Feb. 28, 2004
  • Physical Science: Motion, Motion, Everywhere. Six hour professional development session conducted for Bonham and NavarroElementary School teachers, BryanIndependentSchool District, Bryan, TX: Feb. 16, 2004
  • A ‘Learner-Centered’ Physics Course for Preservice Elementary Teachers. Presented at the Education Research Exchange (ERE), TexasA&MUniversity, Feb. 7, 2003
  • Web-based Simulations for High School Physics. Presented at the 125th American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) National Conference, Boise, Idaho: August 5, 2002
  • Technology for Math and Science Courses: Making Use of Readily Available Resources. Presented at the Texas Rural Systemic Initiative (TRSI) Systemic Leadership Institute, Corpus Christi, TX: June 20, 2002
  • Using Web-Based Simulations in the Physics Classroom. Presented atRiceUniversity’s Computational Science Leadership Conference, Houston, TX: March 8, 2002

Service to School/Community

  • Associate Editor. School Science and Mathematics Journal: 2006 – present
  • Committee Member. Science Education Tenure Faculty Search Committee, Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture: Spring – Fall 2005
  • Mathematics and Physics. Presented to Grade 6 – 8 mathematics students, JaneLongMiddle School, Bryan, TX: March 11, 2005
  • What is Physics? Presentation to Grade 6 science students, SamRayburnMiddle School, Bryan, TX: August 26, 2004
  • Family Math and Science Night. Selected Physics Activities. Bryan ISD Elementary and Middle Schools: 2004 – 2006
  • TexasState Science Olympiad. Event Coordinator. TexasA&MUniversity: 2003 – 2006

Web and Other Projects

  • ASKME Physics (on-line secondary physics course). Unit 3: “Work, Energy, and Power” author. University of TexasDistanceEducationCenter.
  • Low Cost Physics Activities:
  • Video Analysis Investigations for Physics and Mathematics:
  • Powerpoint Physics
  • Family Math and Science Night (FMSN) Physics Activities
  • Physics 205 Course Web Page
  • 2005 Type B Physics Grant
  • 2006 Type B Physics Grant

Grants

2006 – 2007. Principal Investigator; Project Co-Director. Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science Teaching – $105,000

2006 – 2007. Principal Investigator; Project Principal. High School Physics: Teacher Quality Type

B Professional Development Grants – $84,897

2005 – 2006. Principal Investigator; Project Co-Director. Texas Regional Collaboratives for

Excellence in Science Teaching – $174,009

2004 – 2005. Project Principal; Project Director. High School Physics: Teacher Quality Type B

Professional Development Grants – $79,999

2004 – 2005. Project Principal. Grade 8 Middle School Science: Teacher Quality Type B

Professional Development Grants – $79,999

Publications

Bryan, J., & Stuessy, C. (2006). The “Brightness Rules” alternative conception for light bulb

circuits. Physics Education, 41(6), 522–531.

Bryan, J. (2006). Assessment results following inquiry and traditional physics laboratory activities.

Journal of College Science Teaching, 35(7), 56–61.

(Note: The journal mistakenly attributed this article to another author.)

Bryan, J. (2006). Technology for physics instruction. Contemporary Issues in Technology and

Teacher Education [Online serial], 6(2), 230–245. Available:

Bryan, J. (2005). Physics activities for family math and science nights. Journal of Physics Teacher Education Online [Online serial], 3(2), 19–21. Available:

Bryan, J. (2005). Physics instruction using video analysis technology. College Board AP Central®

Feature Article. Available to registered members:

Bryan, J. (2005). Video analysis: Real-world explorations for secondary mathematics. Learning and

Leading with Technology, 32(6), 22–24.

Bryan, J. (2004). Video analysis software and the investigation of the conservation of mechanical

energy. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 4(3), 284–298. Available:

References

Dr. Carol Stuessy (Committee Chair)

Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture

TexasA&MUniversity – Mail Stop 4232

College Station, TX77843–4232

(979) 845–8256

Dr. Lewis Ford

Department of Physics – Associate Head

TexasA&MUniversity – Mail Stop 4242

College Station, TX77843– 4242

(979) 845–3337

Dr. Janie Schielack

ITS Center – Director (former)

TexasA&MUniversity – Mail Stop 3257

College Station, TX77843–3257

(979) 458–0549

Dr. Timothy Scott

College of Science – Associate Dean

TexasA&MUniversity – Mail Stop 3257

College Station, TX77843-3257

(979) 845–7362

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