Lloyd (Nick) Cabot
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Ph.D., College of Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2008
Concentration: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Thesis: Transforming Teacher Knowledge: Modeling Instructionin Physics
Advisor: Dr. Bill McDiarmid
M.S., Physics,University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1993
Concentration: Nuclear astrophysics
Thesis: Gamma Ray Branching Ratios in Proton Unbound Levels in Potassium
Advisor: Dr. Eric Adelberger
Single-Subject Credential (Social Studies),University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1978
B.A., Philosophy,University of California, San Diego, CA, 1975
Minor: Mathematics and Physics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Program Coordinator and Instructor, 2016 – present
Master of Science in Education – Mathematic and Science, Oregon State University
Clinical Assistant Professor of Science Education, 2008 – 2016
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Coordinator of Assessment and Accreditation (2012 – 2016)
Program Coordinator, Carolina Online Lateral Entry/NC TEACH (until 2011)
Program Director, Leadership Center for Mathematics and Science Teacher (until 2010)
Instructor, MAT math/science methods, math/science methods Master’s degree program for experienced teachers (MEdX), math/science methods for lateral entry teachers and secondary pre-service, math for pre-service teachers, student teacher field and edTPA supervision, in-service math and science teacher professional development in Thailand, China, and Ecuador
Teacher, 2007 - 2008
IngrahamHigh School, Seattle, WA
Courses: 9th grade Mathematics, Physical and Earth Science
Science Teacher and Science Department Chair, 2002 – 2006
NathanHaleHigh School, Seattle, WA
Courses: Physics, AP Physics B, Astronomy, Chemistry, Mathematics, Meteorology
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, National Science Foundation, 2001 – 2002
Division of Undergraduate Education, Education and Human Resources Directorate
Science Teacher, 1993 – 2001
NathanHaleHigh School, Seattle, WA
Courses: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Technology, General Science
Teacher, 1992 – 1993
NathanEcksteinMiddle School, Seattle, WA
Courses: Mathematics and Computer Technology
Senior Quality Engineer, 1979 – 1989
Advanced Technology Laboratories, John Fluke Manufacturing, Avtech Corporation, WA
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Science Teachers Association
North Carolina Science Teachers Association
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
edTPA Academy
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Associate, Teacher Advisory Council, National Academy of Sciences, 2004 – 2008
Nanotechnology Advisory Committee, North Seattle Community College, 2004 – 2008
HONORS AND AWARDS
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, National Science Foundation, 2001 – 2002
NSTA Science Teacher of the Year, Semifinalist, 2001
SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES
Mentor and university faculty liaison, Tarheel Robots, US FIRST Robotics team 2011 – 2016)
Instructor, science for homeschooled students at CCEE (UNC), 2010 - 2016
Reviewer, The Science Teacher, 2007 – 2010
Online mentor, e-Mentoring for Student Success (for induction-period teachers), 2006
Mentor (“cooperating teacher”) for 8 teaching students from UW, SPU, SU, and WWU
Guest speaker (assessment), SPU teacher training program, 2003 – 2006
Program Manager and Teacher, NathanHaleHigh School, Concord Consortium
Modeling Across the Curriculum Pilot Program, 2003 – 2006
Coach, Nathan Hale High School Department of Energy Science Bowl Team, 2004 –
2006
Faculty Advisor, Nathan Hale High School US FIRST Robotics team, 2003 – 2006
Faculty Advisor, Nathan Hale High School Cosmic Ray Group, 2002 – 2006
Contributor NASA Century of Flight Web-based Activities, 2002
Consultant, Chicago Science Group, Elementary Physical Science Curricula, 2001 – 2004
Instructor, Seattle Schools Teachers Teaching Teachers Technology, 2000 – 2001
Review Panel Member, National Science Foundation, Division of Elementary, Secondary
and Informal Education and Division of Undergraduate Education, 1999 – 2000
Panel Member, National Computers in Education Conference, Portland, OR, 1998
Leadership Team Member, Modeling Physics Workshops, 1995 – 1997
Pilot Teacher, NASA Project Athena, 1995 – 1997
PUBLICATIONS
Magnus, P. V., Adelberger, E. G. and Cabot, N. (1995). γ decays of proton unbound levels in 37K. Phys. Rev. C 51, 2806–2808. College Park, MD: American Physical Society.
Knapp, M. S., Elfers, A. M. and Plecki, M. L. with Loeb, H., Boatright, B. and Cabot, N. (2004). Preparing for Reform, SupportingTeachersWork:Surveys of WashingtonState Teachers,2003-04 School Year. Silverdale, WA: Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession.