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EDUCATION:
University of Cincinnati: PhD Physics Education, 2004
Miami University: M.A.T. 1993 (Teaching Certification: Physics
and Mathematics)
Miami University:
M.S. Physics 1993, Xavier
University: B.S.
Physics 1990
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Wright State University:
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physics with 1/6th appt in
Teacher Education
September,
2005 to present
University of Cincinnati: Visiting
Assistant Professor of Physics, September 2004 to August 2005
Miami University,
Oxford: Adjunct Faculty, Sept. 2002 to present
(On-line course taught: Implementing Inquiry-Based
Instruction)
Xavier University: Adjunct
Faculty in Physics Department, Sept. 1999 to Sept. 2004
Roger Bacon High School: Physics
Teacher, August 1993 to May 1999
CO-INSTRUCTOR, INSTITUTES/WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS:
Inquiry into the Physical Sciences, Summer 2005 as part of
Initiative for Catholic Schools through
Xavier University
Physics by Inquiry Institute, through the University of Cincinnati
and Dr. Robert Endorf
Summers 1996 to 2005: four week
physical science workshop for teachers of grades 5-12
Science Kit Workshops for
Cincinnati Public Schools, Academic Years
2003-04 and 2004-05
X-CEED
program workshop at Xavier
University through
Dr. David Flaspohler, Summer 2003
One week Earth Science workshop for middle school
teachers, topics aligned to standards
Project
Discovery Physics by Inquiry Institute through Miami University
and Dr. Jim Poth
Summers 1993-1995: four week
physical science workshop for teachers of grades 5-12
Physics
by Inquiry and Project Discovery, Academic Year Follow-Up In-services, 1993
- 2006.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES:
PTEC – Physics Teachers Education Coalition – primary
contact for Wright
State University
Girls in Science Program – Director in Dayton
area, co-director in Cincinnati
area
AAUW – Cincinnati Branch:
Science, Math, & Technology Task Force, 2001-present (chair)
College Program Coordinator – BS Physics Program
Implementation Committee for Undergraduate Education – Wright State University
Academic Coordinator for Summer 2007 STEM Academy
– pre-college programs
Reviewer – American Education Research Assoc. Conference,
April 2006, San Francisco,
CA
Proceedings Review, Physics
Education Research Conference (AAPT), Aug. 2003, Madison, WI
PUBLICATIONS:
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Koenig, K. & Hanson, M. (accepted). Fueling interest in
science: an after-school program model that works! Science
Scope.
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Dani, D. & Koenig, K.
(August, 2008). Technology and reform-based science
education. Theory into Practice.
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Koenig, K. M., Endorf, R., & Braun, G. (May, 2007). Effectiveness of different tutorial
recitation teaching methods and its implication for TA training. Physical
Review Special Topics – PER 3, 010104.
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Koenig, K. M. (October, 2005). A “Girls in
Science” Program for Sixth Grade Girls, Proceedings of the Research on Women in Education Conference,
Dayton, OH.
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Koenig, K. M. (October, 2005). Single Gender vs. Co-Ed
Schools: Girls’ Performance in Math and Science, Proceedings of the Research on Women
in Education Conference, Dayton,
OH.
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Endorf, R. J., Koenig, K.
M., & Braun, G. (August, 2005).
A Preliminary Study of the Effectiveness of Different Recitation
Teaching Methods. Proceedings of
the American Association of Physics Teachers Physics Education Research
Conference, Salt Lake City,
UT.
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Koenig, K. M. & Endorf, R. J. (August, 2003) Study of
TA’s ability to implement the Tutorials in Introductory Physics and
student conceptual understanding. Proceedings of the American
Association of Physics Teachers Physics Education Research Conference,
Madison, WI.
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Lea, S. M., Thacker, B. A., Kim, E. & Miller, K. M. (1994).
Computer-assisted assessment of student understanding in
physics. Computers in Physics, 8(1), 122-127.
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INVITED NATIONAL/STATE PRESENTATIONS:
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Koenig, K. (April 2008). Overcoming occupational gender segregation by
encouraging girls in science. American
Association of University Women State
Conference, Zanesville,
OH.
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Koenig, K. M. (July 2007). Course reform: Combating the
financial cost to students. Second Annual Activity-Based Physics
Faculty Institute Symposium, Greensboro,
NC.
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Koenig, K. M. (2006, June). Girls in
Science Program. American
Association of University Women Regional Conference, Chicago, IL.
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Koenig, K. M. (2005, October). Single
Gender vs. Co-Ed Schools: Girls’ Performance in Math and Science,
Research on Women in Education, Dayton,
OH.
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Koenig, K. M., Office, A. J., & Dieckman, J. (2004, May). Fueling girls’ success in math,
science, and technology. American Association of University Women, Cincinnati, OH.
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NATIONAL/STATE PRESENTATIONS:
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Dani, D., and Koenig, K. (March 2008). New
Media and Instruction in the 21st Century. American
Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New
York, NY.
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Wheatly, M., Klingbeil, N., Koenig, K. M., Sehi, G. and
Jones. R. (March 2008). Gateway
into first year STEM curricula: A community college/university
collaboration promoting retention and articulation. Building
Community STEP Grantees Meeting 2008, Washington, DC.
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Wheatly, M., Klingbeil, N., Koenig, K. M., Bubulya, A. and
Yeoman, S. (February 2008). STEM
students in transition: Bridging the gap through reinforcing
competency-based skills. 27th Annual Conference on the
First-Year Experience, San
Francisco, CA.
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Endorf, R.
J. and Koenig, K. M. (August,
2007). The Effectiveness of a
Physical Science by Inquiry Program for K-12 Teachers. Physics Education Research Conference,
Greensboro, NC.
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Koenig, K. M. and Bradley-Hutchison, D. (July 2007).
Enhancing Scientific Reasoning Skills – Course Development,
Implementation, and Effectiveness.
American Association of
Physics Teachers National Conference, Greensboro, NC.
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Koenig, K. M. and Bradley-Hutchison, D. (July 2007).
“Scientific Thought and Method” – Improving Student
Scientific Reasoning Skills. American Association of Physics Teachers National Conference, Greensboro, NC.
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Endorf, R. J. and Koenig, K. M. (July, 2007).
The Effectiveness of a Physical Science by Inquiry Program for
K-12 Teachers. American Association
of Physics Teachers National Conference, Greensboro, NC.
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Endorf, R. J., Braun,
G., Koenig, K. M., &
Slezak, C. (July, 2006). An Implementation and Evaluation of
“Tutorials in Introductory Physics”. American Association
of Physics Teachers National Conference, Syracuse, NY.
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Koenig, K. M. (2005, October). A
“Girls in Science” Program for Sixth Grade Girls,
Research on Women in Education, Dayton,
OH.
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Endorf, R. & Koenig, K. M. (2005, August). An Investigation of the
Effectiveness of Different Recitation Teaching Methods. American Association of Physics
Teachers, Salt Lake City,
UT.
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Endorf, R., Axe, D., Koenig,
K. M., Witson, P., & Stinson, K. (2005, January). Physical Science Professional
Development Programs and Courses for K-8 Teachers. American
Association of Physics Teachers, Albuquerque, NM.
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Endorf, R. & Koenig, K.
M. (2004, August). Implementation of Tutorials in Introductory Physics
and Preliminary Results.
American Association of Physics Teachers, Sacramento, CA.
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Endorf, R., Axe, D.,
Koenig, K. M., Witson, P. & Stinson, K. (2004, January). Benefits
of Professional Development Programs for Teachers in Grades K-8.
American Association of Physics Teachers, Miami, FL.
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Koenig, K. M. & Endorf, R. (2003, August). Study
of TA’s ability to implement the Tutorials in Introductory Physics
and student conceptual understanding.
American Association of Physics Teachers, Madison, WI.
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Endorf, R. & Koenig, K.
M. (2003, August). An
implementation and preliminary evaluation of Tutorials in Introductory
Physics. American Association
of Physics Teachers, Madison,
WI.
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Endorf, R., Axe, D.,
Koenig, K. M., & Witson, P. (2002, August). Professional Development Programs for K-12 Teachers. American Association of Physics
Teachers, Boise, ID.
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GRANT FUNDING (Past and Present):
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Wheatly, M.
(PI), Klingbeil, N. (Co-PI), Koenig,
K. (Co-PI), Jones, R. (Co-PI), Sehi (Co-PI). (October 2006 –
October 2011). Gateway into first-year STEM curricula: A community
college/university collaboration promoting retention and articulation. National Science Foundation DUE 0622466,
$1,786,559.
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Koenig, K. (PI) (July 2007-June 2008). Initiatives in the Reform of PHY 240,
242, 244. Enhancing Teaching and Learning Grant through Wright State,
$15,868.
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Koenig, K. (PI) (July 2007-June 2008). Reforming PHY 200, 202, 204 to Become
Active Learning Laboratory Courses, Wright State
University, $32,000.
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Koenig, K. (PI) (July 2006-June 2008). Fueling Girls Interest in Science and
Math, American Association of University Women Educational Foundation,
$10,000.
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Koenig, K. (PI), Basista, B., Slattery, B., Tomlin, J. (March 2006-June 2007).
West Ohio Science
Academy for Teachers.
Ohio Dept
of Education, $314,844.
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Koenig, K. (PI) (July 2006-June 2007)
Creation of “Scientific Thought and Method” Course
(pilot study). Enhancing Teaching and Learning Grant thru Wright State,
$15,000.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Association of
Physics Teachers (in addition to Southern Ohio Section)
American Association of
University Women
American Education
Research Association (in addition to Research on Women in Education SIG)
National Association of
Research on Science Teaching
National Science
Teachers Association
Physics Education
Research Topical Group (PERTG)
School Science and
Mathematics Association
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