Curriculum Vita for
LAURA M. BARDEN-GABBEI, Ph.D.
1. Department: Biological Sciences
2. Rank: Professor
3. Education:
The University of Maryland at College Park, Ph.D., 1991
The University of Texas at Dallas, M.A.T. – Science Education, 1985
The University of Texas at Dallas, B.A. – Biology, 1982
Teacher Certification: State of Texas – Fields: Biology, Composite Science, 1982
4. Professional Experience:
Western Illinois University, Full Professor 2004-present; Associate Professor, 19982004; Assistant Professor, 1995-1998
Courses taught:
Educ 439 (Formerly Educ 339): Methods of Teaching Secondary Science
Biol 100 (Formerly Biol 150): Biological Concepts
Biol 481 (Formerly Biology 381): Biological Techniques
Biol 481 (replaced Biological Techniques in 2006 – completely revised
course): Scientific Techniques and Issues
Biol/Chem/Phys 482: Science in Context (co-taught course)
Biol 498: Individual Studies
Bot 476: Special Topics (Course to fulfill Remediation Plans)
Biol 550: Workshop (Course for Teaching Assistants)
Biol 550: Workshop (In-service teachers – a variety of workshops spanning
the years 1996-2002)
Bio 570: Seminar (Course for Teaching Assistants)
Biol 575: Special Topics (Focus on Science Teaching for graduate students)
Other Duties:
Freshman Lab Coordinator (1995-2007)
Advisor for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Teacher Education Candidates
(1995-present)
Secondary Science Education Program Coordinator (1995-present)
The University of Tennessee, Assistant Professor, 1991-1995
Courses taught (all at the graduate level)
C&I 421: Elementary Science and Social Studies Methods (co-taught course)
C&I 496: Teaching Science Grades 7-12
C&I 465: Instructional Trends and Issues in Science Education
C&I 596: Curricular Trends and Issues in Science Education
C&I 628: Advanced Studies in Science Education
C&I 696: Research Trends in Science Education
Other Duties:
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Advisor for Candidates seeking initial certification in Secondary Science
Secondary Science Education Program Coordinator
Student Teacher Supervisor
The University of Maryland, Graduate Assistant, 1988-1991 (Duties included
research responsibilities, student teacher supervision, and assisting the teaching of
elementary and secondary science methods)
Garland High School, Garland, TX, Science Teacher, 1982-1988 (Teaching
responsibilities included Biology I (Honors), Biology II (Honors), AP Biology,
Physical Science, preparation for IB Biology)
The University of Texas at Dallas, Clark Foundation Summer Research Fellow,
Summer 1982
5. Professional Publications:
2008. Barden-Gabbei, L.M., & Anderson, R. V. (2008). Biological World: A Laboratory
Manual Biol. 101 (2nd ed.). Eden Prairie, MN: Cache House, Inc.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M., & Anderson, R. V. (2008). Biological Concepts: A Laboratory
Manual Biol. 100. (2nd ed.). Eden Prairie, MN: Cache House Inc.
2007. Barden-Gabbei, L. M. & Hum-Musser, S. M. (2007). Botany 200: Introduction to
Plant Biology Laboratory Manual. Mason, OH: Thomson Learning.
Barden-Gabbei, L. M. (Ed.). (2007). Zoology 200: Introduction to Animal Biology
Laboratory Manual. Mason, OH: Thomson Learning.
Barden-Gabbei, L. M. (Ed). (2007). Biology 102: Biological Diversity Laboratory
Manual. Eden Prairie, MN: Thomson/Outernet.
Barden-Gabbei, L. M. & Anderson, R. V. (2007). Biology 103: Biological
Principles Laboratory Manual. Eden Prairie, MN: Thomson/Outernet.
2006. Barden-Gabbei, L. M. (2006). Demonstrating Biological Principles Efficiently &
Effectively: The Overhead is More than Just a Lighted Chalkboard. American
Biology Teacher, 68, 357-361.
Barden-Gabbei, L. M. & Moffitt, D. L. (2006). Developing Inquiry-Based Labs
Using Micro-Column Chromatography. American Biology Teacher, 68, 233237.
Barden-Gabbei, L. M. & Anderson, R. V. (2006). Biological World: A Laboratory
Manual. Eden Prairie, MN: Outernet Publishing
Barden-Gabbei, L.M., & R.V. Anderson. 2006. Biological Concepts: A Laboratory
Manual. (2nd ed.). Eden Prairie, MN: Outernet Publishing.
2003. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & R.V. Anderson. 2003. Biological World: A Laboratory
Manual. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing.
2002. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & R.V. Anderson. 2002. Biological Concepts: A Laboratory
Manual. Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing.
1999. Barden, L.M. and A. Hart. 1999. Safety in the life science laboratory. Spectrum 25
3:26-31.
Barden, L.M. and K.D. Finson. 1999. Field trip safety. Spectrum 25 3:36-37.
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1998. Barden, L.M. 1998. Which STD‘s did you contract? An activity for large classes. The
American Biology Teacher 60:194-197.
Barden, L.M. 1998. Book review. Internet links for science education: Studentscientist partnerships. Journal of Chemical Education 75:1219-1220.
1997. Kamen, M., W-M. Roth, L.B. Flick, B. Shapiro, L.M. Barden, E. Kean, and S.
Marble. 1997. A Multiple Perspective Analysis of the Role of Language in Inquiry
Science Learning: To Build a Tower. Electronic Journal of Science Education [Online] 2(1). Available: http://unr.edu/homepage/jcannon/ejse.html.
Frase, P.A., L.M. Barden, and J. Kovac. 1997. Scientific Ethics for High School
Students. MN: Institute for Chemical Education.
Barden, L.M., P.A. Frase, and J. Kovac. 1997. Teaching scientific ethics: A case
studies approach. The American Biology Teacher 59:12-14.
1995. Barden, L.M. 1995. Effective questioning and the ever-elusive higher-order question.
The American Biology Teacher 57:423-426.
Bellamy, M.L., K. Frame, L.M. Barden, J. Gess-Newsome, J. Lanza, J. Lariviere, L.
Lundgren, and G. Uno, eds. 1995. Biology on a Shoestring. Reston, VA: National
Association of Biology Teachers. 248 pp.
1993. Barden, L.M. and M. Pugh. 1993. Strategies and skills exhibited by college students
during laboratories in first year physics. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
(ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 361 187).
Barden, L.M. 1993. Science education: Sputnik and beyond. Tennessee Education
23:25-32.
1988. Hrncir, D.C., L.M. Barden, M.R. Wells, and P.C. Stark. 1988. Indium based liquid
clathrates. III. Inclusion compounds derived from (BU4N)(InCl3X) salts and their
suitability as a catalysis medium. Journal of Inclusion Phenomenon 6:233-236.
1987. Stark, P.C., M. Huff, L.M. Barden, E.A. Babaian, D.C. Hrncir, S.G. Bott and J.L.
Atwood. 1987. Indium based liquid clathrates. II. Inclusion compounds derived
from the salt of the tetrachloroindate anion, InCl4-, and the structure of [Li-15-C-5]
(CH3)3C]. Journal of Inclusion Phenomenon 5:683-688.
Babaian, E.A., L.M. Barden, D.C. Hrncir, W.E. Hunter, and J.L. Atwood. 1987.
Indium based liquid clathrates, I. The preparation of the first indium liquid
inclusion compound and crystal structure of its parent complex. Journal of
Inclusion Phenomenon 5:605-610.
1986. Barden, L.M., E.A. Babaian, A.D. Sherry, and D.C. Hrncir. 1986. A NMR method to
probe the nature of the liquid clathrates. Journal of Inclusion Phenomenon 4:429431.
6. General Publications and Reports
2006. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (revised 2006, August). Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Handbook. Unpublished document, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
2005. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (revised 2005, August). Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Handbook. Unpublished document, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
2004. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (revised 2004, August). Laboratory Graduate Assistant
Handbook. Unpublished document, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2004, July). Final Report for the project: Analyzing Software
Scaffolds in Educational Settings for Science. Report submitted to The University
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2000.
of Michigan for subcontract work. (Funding for Univ. of Michigan was a KDI
Program grant from NSF, Grant #REC-9980055)
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2004, May). Final Report for the project: WIU Science
Education Conference. Funded: March 2004 by the Illinois Science Teachers
Association.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (revised 2003, August). Laboratory Graduate Assistant
Handbook. Unpublished document, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & R.A. Anderson. (2002, December). Final Report for the
project: An Inquiry-Based Approach for Non Majors: Introductory Biology.
Funded: Jan 2000 (2 year project extended one year). CCLI Program from the
National Science Foundation. (Grant # DUE-9952389)
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & P.J. Nielsen. (2002, September) Final Report for the project:
Open-ended Labs Using Separation Techniques IV. Report submitted to the
Scientific Literacy Grant Program-Illinois State Board of Education.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2002, May). Final Report for the project: WIU Science
Education Conference. Funded: March 2002 by the Illinois Science Teachers
Association.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & R.A. Anderson. (2001, December). Annual Report for the
project: An Inquiry-Based Approach for Non Majors: Introductory Biology.
Funded: Jan 2000 (2 year project extended one year). CCLI Program from the
National Science Foundation. (Grant # DUE-9952389)
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & P.J. Nielsen. (2001, September) Final Report for the project:
Open-ended Labs Using Separation Techniques III. Report submitted to the
Scientific Literacy Grant Program-Illinois State Board of Education.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2001, August) Interim Report for the project: Analyzing
Software Scaffolds in Educational Settings for Science. Report submitted to The
University of Michigan for subcontract work. (Funding for Univ. of Michigan was
a KDI Program grant from NSF)
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (revised 2001, August). Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Handbook. Unpublished document, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & R.A. Anderson (2000, December). Annual Report for the
project: An Inquiry-Based Approach for Non Majors: Introductory Biology.
Funded: Jan 2000 (2 year project). CCLI Program from the National Science
Foundation. (Grant # DUE-9952389)
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & P.J. Nielsen. (2000, September ) Final Report for the project:
Open-ended Labs Using Separation Techniques II. Report submitted to the
Scientific Literacy Grant Program-Illinois State Board of Education.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & L.M. O‘Flaherty. (revised 2000, August). Laboratory
Teaching Assistant Handbook. Unpublished document, Western Illinois University,
Macomb, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2000, August) Interim Report for the project: Analyzing
Software Scaffolds in Educational Settings for Science. Report submitted to The
University of Michigan for subcontract work. (Funding for Univ. of Michigan was
a KDI Program grant from NSF)
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1999. Barden, L.M. & P.J. Nielsen. (1999, September). Final Report for the project: Openended Labs Using Separation Techniques. Report submitted to the Scientific
Literacy Grant Program-Illinois State Board of Education.
Barden, L.M. & L.M. O‘Flaherty. (revised 1999, August). Laboratory Teaching
Assistant Handbook. Unpublished document, Western Illinois University,
Macomb, IL.
1998. Barden, L.M. & P.J. Nielsen, & R.V. Anderson. (1998, September). Final Report for
the project: Biology Education Resource Laboratory: Chromatography and
Electrophoresis. Report submitted to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional
Development Program-State of Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Barden, L.M. & L.M. O‘Flaherty. (revised 1998, August). Laboratory Teaching
Assistant Handbook. Unpublished document, Western Illinois University,
Macomb, IL.
1997. Barden, L.M. & P.J. Nielsen. (1997, September). Final Report for the project:
Biology Education Resource Laboratory: Chromatography and Electrophoresis.
Report submitted to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development
Program-State of Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & L.M. O‘Flaherty. (1997, August). Laboratory Teaching
Assistant Handbook. Unpublished document, Western Illinois University,
Macomb, IL.
7. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings and Abstracts:
2010 Barden-Gabbei, L. M. (2010, November). Sensing Science: Tactile Models for Use
in Science Labs. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Science
Teachers Association, Springfield, IL.
Morhardt, A. & Barden-Gabbei, L. M. (2010, April). Sensing Science: Tactile
Models for Use in Biology Labs. Paper presented at the annual WIU Secondary
Science Education Conference, Macomb, IL.
Lindner, R., Carson, R.R., Dooley, C., Satern, M., Mummert, D., Sonnek, B., BardenGabbei, L. M. (2010, January). Using the Teacher Work Sample to Rethink
Teacher Preparation and Vice Versa – One Program’s Experience. Paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Colleges of
Teacher Education, Atlanta, GA.
2009. Barden-Gabbei, L. M. & Bucher, J. M. (2009, November). Quick and Easy
Demonstrations for the Life Sciences. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Illinois Science Teachers Association, Peoria, IL.
2008. Barden-Gabbei, L. M., Bucher, J. M., & Shoger, N. J. (2008, November). Positive
Student Learning Practices in Lab. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Illinois Science Teachers Association, Peoria, IL.
2007. Barden-Gabbei, L. M., Bucher, J. M., & Elliott, A. (2007, November/December).
Designing Lab Activities to Promote Positive Student Learning Practices. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers,
Atlanta, GA.
Barden-Gabbei, L. M., Afflerbaugh, M., Smith, R., & Schutter, A. M. (2007, March).
Genetics Activities Designed for All Students, Including Students with Visual
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Impairments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science
Teachers Association, St. Louis, MO.
Barden-Gabbei, L. M., Schwass, T. R., & Bucher, J. M. (2006, November). Student
Learning Practices in the Introductory Biology Lab. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, Peoria, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L. M., Schutter, A., & Newquist, K. (2006, November). A Potpourri
of Science Activities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Illinois
Science Teachers Association, Peoria, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L. M., Lysek, G., Afflerbaugh, M. J., & Smith, R. (2006, March).
Tactile Models of the Cell for Use with Students with Disabilities. Paper presented
at the Annual Secondary Science Education Conference at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M., A.M. Hart, J.M. Bucher & E.A. Nendza. (2005, October).
DNA Transcription and Translation Activities Successful with All Students. Paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers,
Milwaukee, WI.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & A.M. Hart. (2004, November). Designing a Lab Using a
Microbiological Computer Lab Simulation. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the National Association of Biology Teachers, Chicago, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & J.M. Bucher. (2004, November). Connecting Cell Structure
and Function to Organ Structure and Function. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers, Chicago, IL.
McMahon, M., C. Welsh, W.G. Holliday, L.M. Barden-Gabbei, A. WoodsMcConney, & R. VonBlum. (2004, April). Post-secondary Biology Reform
Efforts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of
Research in Science Teaching, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. [Abstract]
Barden-Gabbei, L.M., H. Anderson, R. Anderson, J.M. Bucher, J. Domyancich, C.
Freehill, A.M. Hart, A. Lindley, B. Shreiner, & A. Sisler. (2003, October). A
Potpourri of Biology Activities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Illinois Science Teachers Association, Peoria, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & R.V. Anderson (2002, October). An Inquiry-Based Animal
Physiology Lab for Non-Science Majors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the National Association of Biology Teachers, Cincinnati, OH.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M., J.M. Bucher, & A.M. Hart. (2002, October). Software Designs
that Enhance Student Learning in Lab. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
National Association of Biology Teachers, Cincinnati, OH.
Hart, A.M. & L.M. Barden-Gabbei. (2002, April). Student Learning Practices When
Using Computer Simulation Software Imbedded with Scaffolds. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New
Orleans, LA. [Abstract]
Bucher, J.M.& L.M. Barden-Gabbei. (2002, April). Student Learning Practices
Among College Students Engaged in Inquiry-Based Labs Using Model-It
Software. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, New Orleans, LA. [Abstract]
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2001. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & R.V. Anderson (2001, November). Engaging Non-majors
Biology Students in Inquiry. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association of Biology Teachers, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Bucher, J.M. & L.M. Barden-Gabbei. (2001, November). Strategy Use Among
College Students Engaged in Inquiry Based Labs. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers, Montreal, Quebec,
Canada.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M., J. Black, J.M. Bucher, A.M. Hart, A.M.J. Lang, D.L. Moffitt,
& H. Thomas. (2001, October). A Potpourri of Biology Activities. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, Peoria, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M., J.M. Bucher, & J.C. Chandler. (2001, March). Strategy Use
Among High School Students Engaged in Problem-based Computer Simulations.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Research in
Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO. [Abstract]
Barden-Gabbei, L.M., D. Moffitt, J. Bucher, A. Hart, & P.J. Nielsen. (2001, March).
Open-Ended Labs Using Chromatography and Electrophoresis Techniques. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, St.
Louis, Mo.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M., J.L. Black, P.A. Cook, S.M. Hummelsheim, & A.M.J. Lang.
(2001, March). Why Does Your Garden Grow: A PBL Approach to Biology. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, St.
Louis, MO.
2000. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2000, November). Developing Inquiry-Based Labs Using
Chromatographic and Electrophoretic Techniques. Paper presented at the Regional
Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Baltimore, MD.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. & R.V. Anderson. (2000, October). Inquiry-Based Labs for
Introductory Non-Majors College Biology. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the National Association of Biology Teachers, Orlando, FL.
1999. Barden, L.M. (1999, October). Student Lab Strategies in Traditional Labs. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers,
Fort Worth, TX.
Barden, L.M., M. Anderson, J. Black, M. Bustos, J. Ellison, B. Kirgan, & A. Schutter.
(1999, October). A Potpourri of Biology Activities. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, Springfield, IL.
Barden, L.M. (1999, March). Strategies Exhibited by Introductory College Biology
Students During Laboratories. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Boston, MA. [Abstract]
1998. Barden, L.M. (1998, November). Scientific Ethics Case Studies. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers, Reno, NV.
Barden, L.M. (1998, November). Live Wire, Dead Sea, Civic Community: Whose
Definition to Use? Language as a Barrier to Learning Science. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers, Reno, NV.
Barden, L.M., C. Carlock, M. Johnson, P. McMillan, B. McNassar, & C. Stone.
(1998, October). Open-inquiry Biology Labs. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, Rosemont, IL.
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Barden, L.M., M. Anderson, M. Bustos, S. Cook, K. Downs, C. Crowson, L. Nash, &
K. Pressey. (1998, October). A Potpourri of Biology Activities. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, Rosemont, IL.
1997. Barden, L.M. (1997, October). Strategic Behaviors Exhibited by Students in Lab.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Illinois Science Teachers Association,
Peoria, IL.
Barden, L.M., S.L. Cook, C.D. Crowson, A.K. Davis, Q.T.A. Giang, P.M. McMillan,
& T.L. Squire. (1997, October). A Potpourri of Biology Activities. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the Illinois Science Teachers Association, Peoria, IL.
Barden, L.M., S.W. Bennett, J. Coster, I. Kalantari, K. Keudell, L.J. Morley, R.E.
Neas, & T.B. Williams. (1997, April). Assessment Development: Assessing
Higher-Order Thinking in Context. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
National Science Teachers Association, New Orleans, LA.
Barden, L.M. (1997, March). Strategies Exhibited by High School Biology Students
During Laboratory. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association of Research in Science Teaching, Oak Brook, IL. [Abstract]
1996. Barden, L.M. (1996, October). Scientific Ethics: Dilemmas Faced by High School
Students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Illinois Science Teachers
Association, Chicago, IL.
Barden, L.M. (1996, October). Questioning Strategies: Getting at Students‘
Conceptual Understandings. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Illinois
Science Teachers Association, Chicago, IL.
Hall, L. & L.M. Barden. (1996, October). Understanding the State Standards and
How They Effect You. Paper presented at the annual Biology Education
Conference, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Barden, L.M. & A.W. McConney. (1996, March). Implications of Vygotskian
Thought for Science Educators: A ―Novel‖ Approach. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, St.
Louis, MO. [Abstract]
Barden, L.M., K. Harlan, B. Noblit, K. Page, H. Marty, & P. Gooley, (1996, March).
Reflective Practice in Action: The Cases of Five Teachers. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, St. Louis, MO.
Barden, L.M. (1996, February). Questioning Techniques: Higher-order/Lower-order
Balance. Paper presented at the annual Science Educators Conference of
Montgomery and Christian Counties, Carlinville, IL.
1995. Barden, L.M., C. Beck, J. Manuel, H. Marty, P. Gooley, & K. Page. (1995,
November). Reflective Practice in Action: Classroom Management. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Science Teachers Association,
Nashville, TN.
Barden, L.M., J. Dutton, B. Noblit, K. Patterson, & P. Spencer-Gartner. (1995,
November). Reflective Practice in Action: Instructional Strategies and Techniques
in Science Teaching. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Tennessee
Science Teachers Association, Nashville, TN.
Barden, L.M., W.J. Kermis, & W.G. Holliday (1995, April). Focusing Students
Attention to Videotaped Analogies Using Questions. Paper presented at the annual
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meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, San
Francisco, CA. [Abstract]
Barden, L.M. (1995, April). A Multiple Perspective Analysis of the Role of Language
in Inquiry Science Learning: Grounded Theory. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, San
Francisco, CA. [Abstract]
Kamen, M., W-M Roth, L. Flick, B. Shapiro, L. Barden, E. Kean, S. Marble, J.
Lemke. (1995, April). A Multiple Perspective Analysis of the Role of Language in
Inquiry Science Learning: To Build a Tower. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, San
Francisco, CA. [Abstract]
Holliday, W.G. & L.M. Barden. (1995, April). Integrating and Self-regulating,
Reading and Writing Theory in Science Teaching Listening to Other Voices:
Adding Cogency to Science Education Research by Broadening the Theoretical
Dialogue. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of
Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA. [Abstract]
Barden, L.M., P. Wisecarver, & A. Hazari. (1995, March). Forum on the National
Science Standards and Tennessee State Science Framework. Teacher in-service,
Rogersville Elementary School, Rogersville, TN.
Barden, L.M. (1995, March). Focusing Students‘ Attention During Videotape
Presentations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science
Teachers Association, Philadelphia, PA.
1994. Barden, L.M. (1994, December). Strategies Used by Biology Students During Lab.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Science Teachers
Association, Nashville, TN.
Tennessee Science Framework Committee. (1994, December). State Science
Framework. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Science
Teachers Association, Nashville, TN.
Barden, L.M. (1994, September). National Science Teachers Association ProjectScope, Sequence, and Coordination. Teacher in-service, Tennessee Science
Framework Committee Meeting, Clarksville, TN.
Barden, L.M. (1994, July). Children‘s Science. Teacher in-service, Oak Ridge
National Laboratories Summer Elementary Teacher workshop, Oak Ridge, TN.
Barden, L.M. (1994, April). Strategy Use in Science Labs. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Anaheim, CA.
Barden, L.M. (1994, March). Strategies Exhibited by High School Students During
Biology Laboratories. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association of Research in Science Teaching, Anaheim, CA. [Abstract]
1993. Barden, L.M. (1993, November). Focusing Students‘ Attention through Questions.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Science Teachers
Association, Nashville, TN
DeMarrais, K. L. Cagle, T. George, & L.M. Barden. (1993, November). Update: COE
Reorganization at UTK. Paper presented at the fall meeting of the Tennessee
Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Nashville, TN.
Barden, L.M. & M. Pugh. (1993, April). Strategies and Skills Exhibited by College
Students During Laboratories in First Year Physics. Paper presented at the annual
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meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Atlanta, GA.
[Abstract]
Holliday, W.G. & L.M. Barden (1993, April). Using Science Process Strategies to
Teach Problem Solving and Conceptual Change. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Atlanta, GA.
[Abstract]
1992. NSTA Task Force on Science Education, Reading and Writing (1992, December).
Making the connection: Reading and writing in science. Paper presented at the
regional meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Charlotte, NC.
Bailey, G., L.M. Barden, A. Bumpus, & J. Mueller. (1992, November). Science
Olympiad: Who Cares? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Tennessee
Science Teachers Association, Nashville, TN.
Barden, L.M. (1992, August). Questioning Techniques. Faculty in-service, Pellisippi
State Technical and Community College, Oak Ridge, TN.
Barden, L.M. (1992, May). Constructivism, Conceptual Change, and Alternative
Conceptions. Professional in-service, Meeting for ―Teaching Hands-On
Investigative Biology in High School,‖ Reston, VA.
Barden, L.M., W.G. Holliday, J. Carifio, & W.J. Kermis. (1992, March). The Effects
of Questions Embedded in Science Videotapes on High School Students‘
Attention. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of
Research in Science Teaching, Boston, MA. [Abstract]
Kermis, W.J., L.M. Barden, & J. Carifio. (1992, March). NW-Project Science and
Mathematics for Mainstream and Special Needs Students: A Final Project Report.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers
Association, Boston, MA.
Kermis, W.J., J. Carifio, & L.M. Barden. (1992, March). Mathematics Activities for
the Exceptional Learner. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Science Teachers Association, Boston, MA.
Barden, L.M. M. Pressley, & W.J. Kermis. (1992, March). Attentional Effects of
Questions Embedded in Science Videotapes. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC. [Abstract]
1991. Barden, L.M., W.G. Holliday, & W.J. Kermis. (1991, April). Increasing Learning
Using Questions Embedded in Science Videotapes. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Fontane,
WI. [Abstract]
Holliday, W.G. & L.M. Barden. (1991, April). Research on Reading and Writing in
Science Teaching: NSTA and NARST working together. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching,
Fontane, WI. [Abstract]
Howe, A.C. & L.M. Barden (1991, April). Twenty-five Years in JRST: Research
Topics, Methods, and Issues. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association of Research in Science Teaching, Fontane, WI. [Abstract]
Barden, L.M. (1991). Differential learning effects of low- and high-order questions
embedded within videotaped science information on high school students.
Dissertation Abstracts.
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1989. Barden, L.M. & W.G. Holliday (1989, March). Generalizing the Forward Transfer
Effect to Science Films. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National
Association of Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, California. [Abstract]
1986. Babaian, E.A. & M. Huff, L.M. Barden, P.C. Stark, & D.C. Hrncir. (1986,
November). Lewis Base Adduct of Indium Alkyls. Paper presented at the
Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Houston, Texas.
1983. Barden, L.M. (1983, March). College Students: The Transition Year. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the Texas Academy of Science, Nacogdoches, Texas.
[Abstract]
8. Committee Service:
Service to the Profession:
Reviewer, National Association of Biology Teachers: Review Panel Member for The
American Biology Teacher. (2006-present)
Reviewer, National Association of Research in Science Teaching: Review Panel Member
for The Journal of Research in Science Teaching. (1998-present)
Member, Membership Committee, National Association of Research in Science Teaching
(Spring 2000-2003).
Key leader for Mathematics and Science Education for Secondary Science Teachers of
West Central Illinois, Illinois Science Teachers Association, Illinois State
Department of Education, and National Science Teachers Association Initiative
for Mathematics and Science Education, (2001-2007).
Illinois State Board of Education, Ad Hoc Committee on Alternatives to Dissection—
Member. (Fall 1999-Spring 2000).
Reviewer, National Science Teachers Association: Review Panel Member for The
Science Teacher. (1995-2002)
National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Program Committee Member.
(1992-1993; 1994-2005)
State of Tennessee Secondary Science Teacher of the Year Committee Member. (Spring
1995).
State of Tennessee Focus Group for the National Science Education Standards Member.
(Nov. 1994-March 1995)
State of Tennessee Science Framework Committee Member. (Summer 1994-Fall 1995):
The committee was charged with developing a new science framework for K-12
education. The framework was based upon Project 2061 and the new National
Science Education Standards.
Science/Math Magnet School Committee, Representative from the College of Education,
Knox County Public Schools, Knoxville, Tennessee. (1992-1995)
National Association of Research in Science Teaching, New Researchers Committee
Member (1992-1995)
National Science Teachers Association Task Force on Science Education, Reading and
Writing—Member. (1990-1992).
Middle School Science Task Force, Teaching/Learning Assessment Committee Member,
Prince George‘s County Public Schools, Prince George‘s County, Maryland.
(Spring 1989)
Textbook Selection Committee Member, Garland Independent School District, Garland,
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TX (Physical Science, Honors Biology I and Honors Biology II). (Spring 1985 &
Spring 1988)
Writing Team Chairperson—Physical Science spring semester district exam, Writing
Team Member—Honors Biology I spring semester district exam, Garland
Independent School District, Garland, TX. (Spring 1983 & Fall 1985)
Writing Team Chairperson—Scope and sequence development for Honors Biology II,
Garland Independent School District, Garland, TX. (Spring 1985)
Curriculum Development Committee for Regular Biology I—Chairperson, Garland
Independent School District, Garland, TX. (Spring 1983)
Presider/Discussant at Professional Meetings:
Annual meeting of the National Association of Biology Teachers: Reno, NV, October
1998.
Annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association: Philadelphia, PA, March
1995; St. Louis, MO, March 1996, New Orleans, LA, April 1997.
Annual meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching: Atlanta,
GA, April 1993, Anaheim, CA, April 1994; St. Louis, MO, March 1996; Oak
Brook, IL, March 1997 (discussant).
Annual meeting of the Tennessee Science Teachers Association: Nashville, TN, Nov.
1995; Nashville, TN, Nov. 1996
Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium: Knoxville, TN, February 1992;
Knoxville, TN, March 1994.
Annual meeting of the Tennessee Science Teachers Association: Nashville, TN,
November 1992; Nashville, TN, November 1993.
Annual meeting of the Society of College Science Teachers: Cambridge, MA, March
1992.
Teacher Workshops, In-Services, and Other Presentations:
2007. Barden-Gabbei, L. M. (2007, March). Project Wild1. Facilitator for workshop
conducted at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2007, April). Project Wet. Facilitator for workshop conducted
at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
2006. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2006, April). Project Wild Aquatic. Facilitator for workshop
conducted at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Barden-Gabbei, L. M. (2006, March). Project Wild. Facilitator for workshop
conducted at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
2005. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2005, April). Project Wild Aquatic. Facilitator for workshop
conducted at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
2004. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2004, April). Project Wild. Facilitator for workshop conducted
at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
2002. Workshop Instructor with P. James Nielsen, Introductory Separation Techniques I
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL. June 2002.
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Note: Effective Spring 2007, the IDNR stopped supporting the Project WILD, WET, Wild Aquatic, and Learning
Tree Programs. These programs have not been picked up by a consistent provider since that time.
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Workshop Instructor with P. James Nielsen, Advanced Separation Techniques II
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL. June 2002.
Workshop Instructor with P. James Nielsen, Advanced Separation Techniques III
Workshop for High School teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL. June 2002.
2001. Workshop Instructor with P. James Nielsen, Introductory Separation Techniques I
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL. June 2001.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2001, November). Computer Use in Introductory Biology,
WIU Faculty Technology Festival, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Workshop Instructor with P. James Nielsen, Advanced Separation Techniques II
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL. June 2001.
Workshop Instructor with P. James Nielsen, Advanced Separation Techniques III
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL. June 2001.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2001, April). Project Wet. Facilitator for workshop conducted
at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2001, March). Project Wild Aquatic. Facilitator for workshop
conducted at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
2000. Workshop Instructor with P. James Nielsen, Introductory Separation Techniques I
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL. June 2000.
Workshop Instructor with P. James Nielsen, Advanced Separation Techniques II
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL. June 2000.
Barden, L.M. (2000, April). Project WILD. Facilitator for workshop conducted at
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Barden, L.M. (2000, March). Project Learning Tree. Facilitator for workshop
conducted at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Barden, L.M., S. Bennett, G. Boynton, V. Deihl, C. Helm, T. Joswick, I. Kalantari, S.
Martinelli-Fernandez, , V. Smead. (2000, February). General Education Workshop
on Freshman Experiences. Workshop conducted for the College of Arts and
Sciences, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (Presenters listed in
alphabetical order).
1999. Barden, L.M. & P.J. Nielsen. (1999, June). Separation Techniques II: Advanced
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL.
Barden, L.M. & P.J. Nielsen. (1999, June). Separation Techniques I: Introductory
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL.
Barden, L.M. (1999, May). Project Wet. Facilitator for workshop conducted at
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
Barden, L.M. (1999, April). Project Wild Aquatic. Facilitator for workshop conducted
at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.
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1998. Barden, L.M. & R.V. Anderson. (1998, July). Wetland Ecology Workshop for High
School Teachers. Workshop conducted at the Kibbe Field Station of Western
Illinois University, Warsaw, IL.
Kellogg, M. & L.M. Barden. (1998) Co-Facilitator, Project WILD aquatic workshop.
Department of Elementary Education and Reading & Dept. of Biological Sciences.
Barden, L.M. & P.J. Nielsen. (1998, June). Chromatography and Electrophoresis
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL.
1997. Barden, L.M. & P.J. Nielsen. (1997, June). Chromatography and Electrophoresis
Workshop for High School Teachers. Workshop conducted at Western Illinois
University, Macomb, IL.
1995. Barden, L.M., P. Wisecarver, & A. Hazari. (1995, March). Forum on the National
Science Standards and Tennessee State Science Framework. Inservice presented to
Rogersville Elementary School, Rogersville, TN.
1994. Tennessee Science Framework Committee. (1994, December). State Science
Framework. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Tennessee Science
Teachers Association, Nashville, TN.
Barden, L.M. (1994, September). National Science Teachers Association ProjectScope, Sequence and Coordination. Teacher in-service, Tennessee Science
Framework Committee Meeting, Clarksville, TN.
Barden, L.M. (1994, July). Children‘s Science. Teacher in-service, Oak Ridge
National Laboratories Summer Elementary Teacher Workshop, Oak Ridge, TN.
1992. Barden, L.M. (1992, August). Questioning Techniques. Faculty in-service, Pellisippi
State Technical and Community College, Oak Ridge, TN.
Barden, L.M. (1992, May). Constructivism, Conceptual Change, and Alternative
Conceptions. Professional in-service, Meeting for ―Teaching Hands-On
Investigative Biology in High School,‖ Reston, VA.
Children‘s Workshops, Camps, and Special Events:
Illinois Junior Academy of Sciences: Assisted with obtaining judges, assisted on day
of event with parents, judges, etc., Spring 1998-2002; Spring 2003-present.
Biology Day, Western Illinois University, Presented a session entitled, ―Study
Strategies for Success in College‖ and coordinated the Individual Lab Practical
Competition. April, 1998; April, 1999; April, 2000; February, 2001, Macomb, IL
Western Illinois University, A visit to the Department of Biological Sciences &
Department of Chemistry at WIU. Coordinator for a one-day program for two
classes of special education middle school students. October, 1999.
Western Illinois University, A visit to the Department of Biological Sciences at WIU.
Coordinator and facilitator for a one-day program for three classes of 6th grade
elementary school students, May 1999.
Eco-Adventure Summer Camp, Western Illinois University, Developer and
Coordinator for this camp designed for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders, Macomb, IL. July
1998
Eco-Adventure Summer Camp, Western Illinois University, Developer and Lead
Instructor for this camp designed for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders, Macomb, IL. July
1997
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Biology Day, Western Illinois University, Presented a two-part session entitled,
―Electrophoresis‖ and coordinated the Individual Lab Practical Competition event.
April, 1997.
Biology Day, Western Illinois University, Presented a session entitled, ―Study
techniques and College Expectations‖ and coordinated the Individual Lab Practical
Competition event. April, 1996.
Western Illinois University, Coordinator for the Africa-American Cultural
Technological-Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO), a program for 5th & 6th grade
students to become more familiar with opportunities in the sciences and
mathematics. February, 1996.
Judge for Academic Competitions:
Science Olympiad for West-Central Illinois – Region I: 1996-present (Macomb, IL)
Tennessee Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium: Knoxville, TN,
February 1993; Knoxville, TN, March 1994; Knoxville, TN, March 1995.
National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Knoxville, TN, May 1992.
Monroe County Curriculum Fair, May 1992.
East Tennessee Regional Science Olympiad: Oak Ridge, TN, March 1992.
Saint Paul‘s Elementary School Science Fair: Richardson, TX, March 1985, March
1986, March 1987, March, 1988.
Dallas Regional Science Fair: Dallas, TX, April 1987.
Other:
Review Panel Member, Encouraging Student Biological Research Through TeacherScientist Partnerships, National Association of Biology Teachers, Reston, VA,
September 1997.
Advisory Panel Member, Teaching Hands-On Investigative Biology in High School,
‗On a Shoestring‘, National Association of Biology Teachers, Reston, VA. Spring
1992-Spring 1994
Consultant to faculty visiting from Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham,
England: Ray Wallace, Bob Murray, and Jeff Richards. These faculty were
interesting in examining science education in the United States from the
perspective of interactions with industry. November 1992
Consultant to TV Video Publishing Inc. to review the format for materials written to
accompany videotapes developed for high school science courses. Fall 1992
Service to Western Illinois University:
Fine Arts and Arts and Sciences Teacher Education Committee (FAASTEC): 20032006 (Intercollege committee focusing on issues related to secondary teacher
certification) (This committee changed names to Secondary Education Discussion
Group in Fall 2006 – Chair beginning Fall 2006)
Secondary Education Discussion Group (SEDG): 2006- present (Chair) (This
committee is a continuation of FASTEC with the addition of representatives from
all 6-12 and K-12 teacher certification programs at WIU.)
Council for Instructional Technology: Faculty Council Committee 2008-Fall 2009
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University Teacher Education Council (UTEC): 1996-2002; alternate 2003-present;
ex-officio member Fall 2006-present)
Subcommittee for Assessment – Fall 2008-present
Subcommittee on electronic portfolios – Spring 2003-Fall 2003
Subcommittee on Teacher Education Portfolios - Spring 2001
Subcommittee on Review of Field Experiences, Chair – Spring 1998-Fall 1999
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Assessment Project: 1995-1998
Service to the College of Arts & Sciences, Western Illinois University:
Arts and Sciences Teacher Education Committee (ASTEC): 2000-2002 (replaced
with the FASTEC beginning in Fall 2002-Spring 2006 – See WIU Service
below.)
Freshman Seminar Committee, College of A&S: Fall 1997-Spring 2000
CAS Instructional Technology Advisory Committee: Summer 1997-Spring 1998
Service to the Department of Biological Sciences, Western Illinois University:
Secondary Science Education Committee: 2003-present (Interdepartmental
Committee for Science Education, includes the Departments of Biological
Sciences, Chemistry & Physics)
Biology Day/Science Education Conference 1995-2005, 1997-2005 (Chair)
(Note: Bio Day added in Fall 2000) – joint committee disbanded for separate
committees.
Biology Day Committee: 2006 - present, 2009 (Chair)
General Biology 1995-present, 2000-2002 (Chair)
Lab Manual Committees: Botany 200, Zoology 200, Biology 100, and Biology 101
(2006-present)
Personnel 2000 (chair), 2001
Science Portfolio 2001-present (Chair)
Secondary Science Education Conference 2006-present (Chair)
Recruitment 1995-2000 (committee disbanded in 2000, jointed with Bio Day/Sci Ed
Conf.)
Assessment 1997-2000, 1997-1999 (Chair), 2009-present, (2010/11 Chair)
Search Committee for 4 Nursing Faculty, 2008-2009; 2 faculty 2009/2010
Search Committee for Mycologist, 2006-2007
Search Committee for Geneticist, 1998-1999
Search Committee for Geneticist, 1996-1998
Vision and Mission Committee, 1998
9. Professional Development:
Project kaleidoscope Faculty for the 21st Century 1999 National Assembly, College
Park, MD, Oct. 1999.
Project Kaleidoscope Faculty for the 21st Century 1998 National Assembly, Chicago,
IL, Sept. 1998.
Preservice Facilitator Training in Projects WILD, Learning Tree, WET Workshops,
Illinois Department of Natural Resources, July 1998.
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Freshman Seminar Instructor Training Workshop, National Resource Center for the
Freshman Year Experience and Students in Transition, Oak Brook, IL, November
1997
Ernest L. Boyer Technology Summit for Educators, Corporation for Public
Broadcasting, Dallas, TX, September 1997
Participant, Project Learning Tree Workshop, Department of Elementary Education
and Reading, 1997
Participant, Project WILD Workshop, Department of Elementary Education and
Reading, 1997
Illinois Interinstitutional Faculty Summer Institute on Learning Technologies,
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL, May 1997
Review Panel, Encouraging student biological research through teacher-scientist
partnerships, National Association of Biology Teachers, Reston, VA 1997
Illinois Science Teachers Association—Workshops on National and State Science
Standards preceding Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, October 1996
Grant Proposal Writing Workshop, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, October
1996
Multiculturalism Workshop—University of Delaware, Lewes, DE, June 1994.
Network for Innovative Schools of Education—California State University, San
Marcos, CA, February 1994; The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, April
1994
Chemistry Consortium—The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, February
1994.
Tennessee Association of Colleges of Teacher Education—Fall Meeting, Nashville,
TN, October 1991; Fall Meeting, Nashville, TN, November 1993.
National Science Foundation Workshop—Grant Writing Workshop, Jackson, MS,
March 1993.
Holmes Meeting: Professional Development Schools—Spring Meeting, Charlotte,
NC, May 1992.
10. Graduate students who have completed theses/non-thesis projects under the supervision
of L.M. Barden-Gabbei:
2011. Melanie Holub (non-thesis project) – Ocean PAL: An Educational Accessibility Kit
for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Use at the John G. Shedd
Aquarium
2002. Jill M. Bucher (thesis) – Scaffolds Used Among College Students Engaged in InquiryBased Labs
11. Grants/Contracts Received:
2010. Barden-Gabbei, L. M. (2010, February). WIU Science Education Conference. Illinois
Science Teachers Association Conference Support Program $500 (Funding Period:
February 2010-May 2010)
2008. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2008, February). WIU Science Education Conference. Illinois
Science Teachers Association Conference Support Program $500 (Funding Period:
February 2008-May 2008)
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2007. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2007, February). WIU Science Education Conference. Illinois
Science Teachers Association Conference Support Program $500 (Funding Period:
February 2007-May 2007)
2005. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2005, February). WIU Science Education Conference. Illinois
Science Teachers Association Conference Support Program $500 (Funding Period:
February 2005-May 2005)
2004. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2004, February). WIU Science Education Conference. Illinois
Science Teachers Association Conference Support Program $500 (Funding Period:
February 2004-May 2004)
2002. Barden-Gabbei, L.M. (2002, March). WIU Science Education Conference. Illinois
Science Teachers Association Conference Support Program $500. (Funding Period:
March 2002-May 2002)
2001. Scientific Literacy Grant Program—Illinois State Board of Education—Open-ended
Labs Using Separation Techniques IV (with P.J. Nielsen)--$65,400
2000. Scientific Literacy Grant Program—Illinois State Board of Education—Open-ended
Labs Using Separation Techniques III (with P.J. Nielsen)--$64,267
National Science Foundation – An inquiry-based approach for non-majors‘
introductory biology (with R.V. Anderson)--$64,163
1999. Subcontract with The University of Michigan – analyzing software scaffolds in
educational settings for science--$103,076
Scientific Literacy Grant Program, Illinois State Board of Education – Open-ended
labs using separation techniques II (with P.J. Nielsen)--$52,000
1998. Illinois Board of Higher Education – Biology Education resource Laboratory – Year
2: Chromatography and Electrophoresis (with P.J. Nielsen and R.V. Anderson-$45,000
Scientific Literacy Grant Program, Illinois State Board of Education – Open-ended
labs using separation techniques (with P.J. Nielsen)--$52,000
1997. Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program, State of Illinois Board of
Higher Education—Biology education resource laboratory; Chromatography and
electrophoresis (with P.J. Nielsen)--$41,000
Natural Sciences/Mathematics—Assessment grant in General Education--$500
1996. Natural Sciences/Mathematics—Assessment grant in General Education--$500
1995. Natural Sciences/Mathematics—Assessment grant in General Education--$500
12. Special Awards:
2010. President‘s Excellence in Diversity Award - Excellence in Education. Awarded to
the Department of Biological Sciences for the work done by the Laboratory
Coordinators since 2001.
13. Membership in Professional Organizations:
American Educational Research Association
Illinois Science Teachers Association
National Association of Research in Science Teaching
National Association of Biology Teachers
National Science Teachers Association (not currently active)
Phi Delta Kappa
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Phi Kappa Phi
Project Kaleidoscope F21 Member, Class of 1998
Society of College Science Teachers (not currently active)
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