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PROFESSIONAL
PREPARATION
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Institution
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Degree
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Year
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Major
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Xavier University
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B.S.
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1990
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Physics
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Miami University
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M.S.
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1993
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Physics
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Miami University
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M.A.T.
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1993
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Education
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University of Cincinnati
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Ph.D.
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2004
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Physics Education
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APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Professor
2005 – Present
Department of Physics, Wright State
University, Dayton, OH
(Joint appointment in
Department of Education)
Visiting Assistant
Professor 2004
– 2005
Department of Physics, University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati, OH
Adjunct Faculty Member 1999-2004
Department of Physics, Xavier University,
Cincinnati, OH
Adjunct
Faculty Member
2002-2005
Department of Education, Miami University,
Oxford, OH
(On-line course taught: Implementing
Inquiry-Based Instruction)
High School Physics
Teacher 1993
– 1999
Roger Bacon High School, Cincinnati, OH
PUBLICATIONS
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Bao,
L., Cai,
T., Koenig, K., Fang, K., Han,
J., Wang, J., Liu, Q., Ding, L., Cui, L.,
Luo, Y., Wang, Y., Li, L.,
Wu, N. (submitted October 2008). Science Learning and Scientific
Reasoning: STEM content learning
in current education settings makes little impact on the development of
scientific reasoning. Science.
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Koenig,
K. (in press).
Building acceptance for pedagogical reform through wide-scale
implementation of clickers. Journal of College Science Teaching.
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Koenig, K. (2008). Scientific Thought and Method: Course
Manual 1st Edition. XanEdu Custom Publishing:
Ann Arbor, MI.
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Dani, D. & Koenig, K. (July 2008). Technology
and reform-based science education.
Theory into Practice, 47(3), 204-211.
Koenig,
K. & Hanson, M. (December 2008). Fueling interest in science: an after-school program model that
works! Science Scope.
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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 Physics
Education Research 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.
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.
Lea, S. M., Thacker, B. A., Kim, E.
& Miller (Koenig), K. M. (1994). Computer-assisted assessment of student
understanding in physics. Computers in Physics, 8(1),
122-127.
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GRANT
SUPPORT
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Wheatly, M. (PI), Klingbeil, N. (Co-PI), Koenig, K. (Co-PI), Sehi, G. and Jones. R. (October 2006-September 2010). Gateway
into first-year STEM curricula: A community college/university collaboration
promoting retention and articulation.
National Science Foundation DUE 0622466, $1,786,559 (additional $211,061 expected in FY 2010).
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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.
o Koenig, K. (PI)
(July
2006-June 2008). Fueling Girls Interest
in Science and Math,
American Association of University Women
Educational Foundation, $10,000.
o 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.
INVITED NATIONAL/STATE CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
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Koenig, K., Carter, T., and Sabella, M. (February 2009). Building Acceptance for PER-based Reform
through Implementation of Clickers.
American Association of
Physics Teachers Conference, Chicago,
IL.
Koenig, K. (April 2008). Overcoming occupational gender
segregation by encouraging girls in science. American Association of University
Women State
Convention, Zanesville,
OH.
Koenig,
K. M. (July 2007). Course reform: Combating the
financial cost to students. Second
Annual Activity-Based Physics
Faculty Institute Symposium, Greensboro,
NC.
Koenig, K. M. (2006, June). Girls in Science Program.
American Association of University
Women Regional Conference, Chicago, IL.
Koenig, K. M. (2005, October). Single Gender vs. Co-Ed Schools: Girls’ Performance in Math
and
Science, Research on Women in Education Conference, Dayton, OH.
Koenig,
K. M., Office,
A. J., & Dieckman, J. (2004, May). Fueling girls’ success in math, science, and technology.
American Association of University
Women State
Convention, Cincinnati,
OH.
CONTRIBUTED NATIONAL/STATE CONFERENCE
PRESENTATIONS
Schen, M., Koenig, K., and Schooley, C.
(April 2009). Using college math
placement exam scores to predict achievement in introductory biology, National Association of Research in
Science Teaching Conference, Garden
Grove, CA.
Koenig, K., and Behr, D.
(December 4, 2008). Promoting
excitement for science through a unique 3rd grade Geology Club
model. National Science Teachers Association Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
Bradley-Hutchison, D., Koenig, K., and Locker, L. (December 4, 2008). Promoting Scientific Reasoning Skills
Through an Interdisciplinary Gateway Course. National
Science Teachers Association Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
Koenig, K., Schen, M., Bradley-Hutchison, D. & Wheatly,
M. (July 2008). Targeting student success and retention through
development of scientific reasoning skills. Physics Education Research Conference, Alberta, Canada.
Koenig, K., Cai, T., Han, J., Wang, J. & Bao, L. (July
2008). Assessing middle school,
high school, and college students’ reasoning ability. American
Association of Physics Teachers Conference, Alberta, Canada.
Koenig, K., Cai, T., Han, J., Wang, J. & Bao, L. (July
2008). Student scientific
reasoning ability and academic performance. American
Association of Physics Teachers Conference, Alberta, Canada.
Bao, L., Cai, T., Han, J., Wang, J.
& Koenig, K. (July
2008). On the measurement of
scientific reasoning ability: A developmental perspective. American
Association of Physics Teachers Conference, Alberta, Canada.
Bao, L., Cai, T., Han, J., Wang, J.
& Koenig, K. (July
2008). Assessing scientific
reasoning ability: Analysis of skill dimensions. American
Association of Physics Teachers Conference, Alberta, Canada.
Dani, D. & Koenig, K. (March 2008).
Technology and reform-based science education. American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New York, NY.
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.
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.
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.
Endorf, R. J. and Koenig,
K. M. (August, 2007). The Effectiveness of a Physical
Science by Inquiry Program for K-12 Teachers. American Association of Physics Teachers National Conference,
Greensboro, NC.
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.
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.
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.
Koenig, K. M. (2005, October). A “Girls in
Science” Program for Sixth Grade Girls, Research on
Women
in Education Conference, Dayton,
OH.
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.
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.
Endorf, R. & Koenig, K. M. (2004, August).
Implementation of Tutorials
in Introductory Physics and Preliminary Results. American
Association of Physics Teachers Conference, Sacramento, CA.
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 Teacher Conference, Miami, FL.
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 Conference, Madison,
WI.
Endorf, R. & Koenig, K. M. (2003, August). An
implementation and preliminary evaluation of
Tutorials in Introductory
Physics. American Association of Physics Teachers Conference, Madison, WI.
Endorf, R., Axe, D., Koenig, K. M., & Witson, P.
(2002, August). Professional Development
Programs for K-12 Teachers.
American Association of Physics Teachers Conference, Boise,
ID.
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OTHER INVITED TALKS
Koenig, K. (October 31, 2008). Improving student success through
fundamental pedagogical changes in gateway courses. Science and Mathematics Education Council meeting, Dayton, OH.
Koenig, K. (October 23, 2008). Adoption of best practices for FYE
pedagogy and student engagement. Foundations of Excellence Task Force
Annual Meeting, Dayton,
OH.
Koenig, K. (September 26, 2008). Using clickers in the large lecture
classroom. Presentation for the biology department faculty.
Koenig, K. (September 22, 2008). AAUW Community Action Grant: Girls in Science. American Association of University Women Sidney-Shelby Co. Branch
Meeting, Sidney, OH.
Koenig, K. (August 29, 2008). Supporting
“not-yet-ready” STEM-intending students. College
of Science and Mathematics Chair’s retreat, Dayton, OH.
Koenig, K. (August 29, 2008). Reform of
Introductory Physics for STEM Majors.
College of Science and
Mathematics Chair’s retreat, Dayton, OH.
Koenig, K. (Nov. 19, 2007)
“Effectiveness of recitation teaching methods: Implications for TA
training”, research talk as
part of Physics Education Research
Group Seminar Series, The Ohio
State University.
Koenig, K. (September 6, 2007)
“Girls in science program – Implementing the model”,
American Association of University
Women Dayton Branch Board meeting, Dayton,
OH.
Koenig,
K. (July 21, 2007) “Girls in science program
– A model that works!”, American Association of University
Women State of Ohio Board meeting, Columbus,
OH.
Koenig, K. (Feb. 22, 2007)
“Effectiveness of different tutorial recitation teaching methods and
implications for TA
training”, research talk as part of Physics Education Seminar Series,
Ball
State University,
Muncie, IN.
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
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
SYNERGISTIC
ACTIVITIES
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A major
portion of current work centers on the design and implementation of a
“Scientific Thought and Methods” course for intending STEM
majors who enter college unprepared for the academic rigor of major’s
courses. I coordinate the writing
team involved in developing curriculum in scientific reasoning training and
I oversee the pilot runs of the course.
I lead the evaluation of the project with particular focus on
ability of course materials to increase student scientific reasoning
ability and subsequent impact of curriculum on student success and
retention in the STEM majors. The
relevant research also involves the development and analysis of student
surveys and content tests.
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Other
current work involves developing and integrating innovative
interactive-engagement strategies into large lecture physics courses and
inquiry-based activities into recitation and laboratory settings. I have trained other science faculty on
these strategies and they have since adopted these teaching practices in
their own courses. Relevant research
includes studying the effectiveness of these alternative strategies at
increasing student understanding and retention.
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Extensive
work in creating and disseminating programs to increase participation of
underrepresented groups in STEM including (1) “Girls in
Science” (co-creator and director of this program which targets 6th
and 7th grade girls through monthly meetings with women
scientists – over 1200 girls and 25 schools have been involved since
2002), (2) STEM Academy (curriculum writer and co-coordinator of summer
residential academy which targets rising high school juniors and seniors
and involves college coursework, lab experiences in both college and
industry settings, and exposure to science careers and college majors, and
(3) Young Scientists - Geology Club (curriculum writer and supervisor for
club which targets 3rd graders through monthly meetings centered
on related inquiry-based activities – roughly 173 students involved
since 2005 with half being female).
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Over 15
years of diverse and extensive experience in curriculum/course design
including courses in engineering physics, general science, teacher
preparation, and teacher professional development.
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Extensive experience
with teacher preparation (physics content and pedagogical content
knowledge) including summer institutes for in-service teachers and
undergraduate/graduate courses for pre-service teachers. These experiences also include academic
year follow-up meetings and on-line courses. Most involved grant support.
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