Glenn R. Dolphin
Phone: 315-443-8202
Fax: 315-443-9134
E-mail: grdolphi@syr.edu
Research Associate
NSF IMPPACT Project
Department of Science Teaching
103A Heroy Geolog Lab
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York, 13203
Education
Ph.D. Science Education
Syracuse University, intended completion date2012
M.A.T. Geology
Binghamton University, 1995
M.A. Geology
The Johns Hopkins University, 1990
B.S. Geology
SUNY Binghamton, 1988
Research Interests
Teaching Experience
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

HED 616 – Understanding Educational Research (5-week section of Qualitative Research
Methods )
Fall 2010

SCE 631 – Nature of Science in Science Education Spring 2009, 2010

SCI 104 – Quests and Questions…
Fall 2008

SCI 105 – Quests and Questions…
Spring 2009
Union-Endicott High School, Endicott, New York

Regents Earth Science
Fall 1996 – Spring 2008
Elmira South Side High School, Elmira, New York

Regents Earth Science
Spring 1996
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

Adult Education Introductory Geology Lab
Spring 1990
Glenn R. Dolphin
Service
Syracuse University – Kenyata University HED Planning Grant Committee
2010
Reviewer

Science & Education
2009 – present

Association of Science Teacher Educators Annual Conference
2009 – present

National Association for Research in Science Teaching Int’l Conference
2009 – present
Professional membership/office held

Association of Science Teacher Educators
2008 – present

National Association for Research in Science Teaching
2008 – present

International History, Philosophy & Science Teaching Group/
2005 – present/
Graduate Student member of the Executive Council
2009 – 2011

Geological Society of America (GSA)
2004 – present

National Earth Science Teachers Association
2001 – present

National Association of Geoscience Teachers
1995 – present

Science Teachers Association of New York State/
1995 – present/

Director at Large – Earth Science
2001 – 2008
Southern Section VIP
2001 - 2008
Earth Day Southern Tier/
1996 – 2001/
Board of Directors
1996 – 2001
Publications
Dolphin, G. (2008). Evolution of the theory of the Earth: A contextualized approach for
teaching the history of the theory of plate tectonics to ninth grade students. Science & Education,
in press. On line at http://www.springerlink.com/content/p71j34871702m202/fulltext.pdf .
Remis, R., & Dolphin, G. (2008). Two birds, one stone: A discussion about the importance of
the nature of science and how it parallels literacy in the science classroom. Science Teachers
Bulletin, (71)2, 4-10.
Dolphin, G. (2006). STANYS big ideas teacher institute series. GSA Abstracts with Programs,
(38)7.
Glenn R. Dolphin
Dolphin, G. (2005). Various titles. Digital Library for Earth Systems Education New York
Instructional Collection, http://www.dlese.org/dds/histogram.do?group=subject&key=nyic .
Ebert, J., Kluge, S., Ross, R., Dawson, J., Dolphin, G., Geary, E., & Barstow, D. (2005). New
York State and the second revolution in Earth and space science education: Assessment of key
issues and a call to arms. GSA Abstracts with Programs, (37)1.
Dolphin, G. (1998-2003). Science column. Earth Times, semi-annual.
Dolphin, G. (1997-1999). Science column, Much ado about nothing. Kaleidoscope, bi-weekly
newspaper.
Presentations
How Being a Good Student Can be a Barrier to Meaningful Learning
Association of Science Teacher Educators 2011 International Conference, Minneapolis,
MN, January 2011
The Rookies: A Case Study of Three First-Year Science Teachers in a Rural School
Association of Science Teacher Educators 2011 International Conference, Minneapolis,
MN, January 2011
A Tale of Three Universities: How Preservice Science Teacher Experience Three Different
Teacher Education Programs and the Development of their Beginning Repertoire
Dolphin, G., Jetty, L., Barry, D., Young, M., Tillotson, J. Association of Science Teacher
Educators 2011 International Conference, Minneapolis, MN, January 2011
Visions of Good Teaching: A Qualitative Description of Teachers’ Beliefs
Jetty, L., Young, M., Barry, D., Dolphin, G., Tillotson, J. Association of Science Teacher
Educators 2011 International Conference, Minneapolis, MN, January 2011
Science Teachers’ Beliefs about Reformed Teaching and Learning: A quantitative Analysis
Using the BRSTL Questionnaire
Barry, D., Dolphin, G., Jetty, L., Tillotson, J., Young, M. Association of Science Teacher
Educators 2011 International Conference, Minneapolis, MN, January 2011
A Preliminary Examination of a New Instructional Model for Conceptual Change,
Association of Science Teacher Educators 2010 International Conference, Sacramento,
CA, January 2010
Glenn R. Dolphin
A Preliminary Examination of a New Instructional Model, International History and
Philosophy of Science and Science Teaching Group 9th biennial conference, Notre Dame
University, July 2009
Teaching Earth Science with Models, STANYS 113th, 2008
Two Birds, One Stone: teaching literacy and scientific literacy, STANYS 112th, 2007
Regents Earth Science Performance Test Turn-Key Training, Syracuse BOCES, October
2007
STANYS Strategic Planning meeting, organizer, Union Endicott High School, October 2007
Evolution of the Theory of the Earth: A Contextualized approach to Teaching the Theory
of Plate Tectonics to Ninth Grade Students, 9th International History, Philosophy &
Science Teaching Conference, University of Calgary, Canada, 2007; STANYS 113th,
2008
STANYS SAR Planning Meeting, organizer, Union Endicott High School, March 2007
…To Get to the Other Side: Teaching the Nature of Science, STANYS 111th, 2006
STANYS Big Ideas Teacher Institute Series, Geological Society of America Annual Meeting,
STANYS 111th, 2006
Infusing Earth Science into the Elementary Curriculum, STANYS 110th, 2005; Binghamton
Area Reading Council (BARC), 2006
Teaching with Models, STANYS 110th, 2005
DLESE New York State Earth Science Instructional Collection Development Workshop,
Co-director, June 2005
New York State and the Second Revolution in Earth and Space Science Education:
Assessment of Key Issues and a Call to Arms, Northeast Section Geological Society of
America Annual Meeting, 2005
Build Your Own Eurypterid, STANYS 109th, 2004
STANYS SAR Planning Meeting, Union-Endicott High School, 2003 – 2005
Across the Board Assessment, STANYS 108th, 2003
Delightful Discussions Devoted to D, Co-presented, STANYS 108th, 2003
Outside the Box, Co-presented, STANYS 107th, 2002
STANYS SAR Fall Planning Meeting, Union-Endicott High School, 2003
Earth Science Breakfast, STANYS 107th-112th, 2002-2007
Glenn R. Dolphin
The Climate and You, STANYS SAR planning meeting, STANYS 107th, 2002
Hands-On, Inquiry Based, Teaching Modules in Seismology, STANYS SAR Planning
Meeting, Binghamton University, 2002
STANYS SAR Planning Meeting, Binghamton University, 2002
Shake, Rattle and Roll, Union-Endicott Professional Development Symposium, 2002
Science and Literature, STANYS (southern Section) Science Smorgasbord, 2001, 2002
Warning: This Session is of Graphic Nature, Math, Science, and Technology (MST) Annual
Conference, 2000; STANYS, 106th, 2001
Not to Scale, Math, Science, and Technology (MST) Annual Conference, 2000; STANYS 105th,
2000
Dynamic Earth, Endicott Teachers’ Center, 2000
A Thematic Approach to Teaching Earth Science, STANYS 104th, 1999
A Potpourri of Learning Styles, BEST Institute, Binghamton University, 1997
Fields of Interest
Earth Science Education
Development and utilization of models, both internal and external representations, in science
teaching and learning
Instruction utilizing the knowledge creation metaphor for theoretical framework
Incorporating and contextualizing the history and nature of science into instruction.
Awards, Fellowships, Grants
School of Education Conference $400 Travel Grant
Syracuse University, 2009, 2010, 2011
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
Syracuse University, 2009
STANYS Award of Appreciation
(STANYS), November 2008
Science Teachers Association of New York State
Southern Section STANYS Service Award
STANYS, Southern Section, 2007
Educator of the Week
WBNG TV 12, 2004-2005
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
National Academic Affairs, 2003-2005
Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (Eastern Section) Geological Society of America, 2003
Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (Eastern Section) National Association of Geoscience Teachers, 2003
Glenn R. Dolphin
Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (New York)
National Association of Geoscience Teachers, 2003
Grant for Visiting Professional Speaker
STANYS, Southern Section, 2000
Outstanding Intern Award
Binghamton University, 1996
Ralph E. Digman Prize for Excellence in Geology
SUNY Binghamton, 1988