April 9, 2018
Christina Zdawczyk, Ph.D. student in the psychological foundations of education program in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota, is the recipient of a prestigious research fellowship through the National Science Foundation Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP). This grant supports graduate students studying STEM subjects and education. The fellowship covers educational and living expenses for three years, in order to allow graduate fellows to fully engage in their research interests and become experts in their fields. Zdawczyk will conduct research at the Smithsonian Science Education Center in Washington, D.C. under the mentorship of Dr. Brian Mandell, SSEC's Division Director of Curriculum. Zdawczyk's project is titled: “Student Misconceptions in the Science Classroom: Examining Teacher Knowledge and Self-Efficacy.”
Congratulations to Christina on her continued success and contributions to the field of educational psychology!
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