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Biography: Sue Doubler

Sue Doubler
Senior Researcher
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Program/Areas of Interest

Improving inquiry-based science teaching and learning at the elementary and middle school level with particular attention to using technology as a tool for investigation

TERC Projects

Biographical Summary

Susan J. Doubler, Ph.D., is co-leader of the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at TERC. She is currently Principal Investigator of the Inquiry Project, an NSF-funded project to develop a learning progression in Matter for grades 3-5. The learning progression lays the foundation for understanding the particulate model of matter in middle school. The project involves curriculum development, professional development, and a longitudinal study of student learning. Sue is also Principal Investigator of the Talk Science Project, an NSF-funded project to improve classroom science discussions, and Co-Principal Investigator of the Fulcrum Leadership Institute—a math and science partnership with Tufts University. She recently led the development and implementation of a fully online master’s program in science education for K-8 teachers. Her work focuses on the interface between science education and technology with the aim of using technology to help further inquiry-based science learning. She is also an Associate Professor of Science Education at Lesley University. Before coming to TERC, she was an instructional specialist and teacher in the Winchester Public Schools.

Selected Publications

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Awards

Massachusetts Hall of Fame for Science Educators