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She has worked on several grants specializing in broadening participation of underrepresented minorities, particularly in rural schools. Dr. Albert has taught high school science and both undergrad and graduate courses in Science Education (Instructional Technology, Research Methods, etc.), helping to convert the science education Master&#8217;s program to be completely online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-degrees\">Degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ph.D. in Science Education<br>North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction<br>Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B.S. in Chemistry<br>North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research-interests\">Research Interests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meaningful STEM\/STEAM learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teacher Professional Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Science education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engagement through visualization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoughtful use of instructional technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recent-publications\">Recent Publications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imam, S., Albert, J.L., Jocius, R. (accepted). How Do You Stay Fit in Space?: Exploring Exercise Through Project-Based Learning. Science Scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blanchard, M. R., Kier, M. W., Stevens, V. &amp; Albert, J. L. (2017). STEM Bingo: A STEM Careers Game. Science Scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaspar, A, Golam, A. T. M., Wiegand, R. P., Bucci, A., Kumar, A., &amp; Albert, J. L. (2017, May). Evolutionary Practice Problems Generation: More Design Guidelines. Paper to be presented at the international annual meeting of The Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society, Key Largo, FL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Albert, J. L. (2017, January). Impact of a unique STEM competition on students and teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Education Conference, Des Moines, IA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bucci, A., Wiegand, R. P., Kumar, A., Albert, J. L., &amp; Gaspar, A. (2016, May). Dimension extraction analysis of student performance on problems. Paper presented at the international annual meeting of The Florida Artificial Intelligence Research Society, Key Largo, FL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Price, T. W., Catete, V., Albert, J. L., &amp; Barnes, T. M. (2016, March). Lessons Learned from &#8220;BJC&#8221; CS Principles Professional Development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education, Memphis, TN.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bio Dr. Jennifer Albert is currently the Director of\u00a0The STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel.\u00a0She received her Ph.D. in Science Education from North Carolina State University and has an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Austin Peay State University. 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