Owner and operator, sciencegeekgirl enterprises
Greater Denver Area
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- Professional Development Curriculum Developer at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- External evaluator at University of Colorado at Boulder
- Podcast consultant at National Science Digital Library
- Owner and operator at sciencegeekgirl enterprises LLC
- Science Teaching Fellow at University of Colorado at Boulder
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- Writer: Adopt a Physicist Guide at American Institute of Physics
- Podcast consultant at American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Lecturer at University of Colorado - Science Discovery
- Freelance science journalist at Self-Employed
- Postdoctoral fellow, Physics at Exploratorium
- Teaching assistant and tutor at Prison University Project (San Quentin)
- Project Coordinator at Emergent Matter Project
- Graduate student in physics at UC Santa Cruz
- Research Assistant at Twin Cities Public Television
- Science Desk Intern - NPR (AAAS Mass Media Fellow) at AAAS Mass Media Fellowship
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- University of California, Santa Cruz
- Bard College
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Stephanie V. Chasteen, Ph.D.’s Summary
I am a Ph.D. physics with 8 years experience in
science journalism • social & digital media • formal & informal science education inquiry learning • education research • K-12 teacher professional development
I have a talent for learning, getting new projects off the ground, organizing & disseminating information, and a creative passion for broad communication of science.
I have a PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from UC Santa Cruz, and my first postdoctoral appointment was in the Teacher Institute at the Exploratorium Museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception. In that job I ran professional development workshops for secondary school science teachers, and developed and produced two podcasts.
I have been a freelance science writer for a number of years, including a fellowship (AAAS Mass Media) at National Public Radio's science desk in DC.
I am currently employed as a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Physics Education Research Group at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I am studying student comprehension in upper division physics courses and making recommendations for restructure of those courses.
I am seeking freelance and consulting positions in science writing, education, and outreach.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Science Writers (2001-present) • American Association of Physics Teachers (2006-present) • National Science Teachers Association (2007-present) • American Association for the Advancement of Science (2002-2007) • American Physical Society (2001-present)
Stephanie V. Chasteen, Ph.D.’s Specialties:
Science writing, science education, inquiry learning, education research, teacher professional development, project management, physics
Stephanie V. Chasteen, Ph.D.’s Experience
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Professional Development Curriculum Developer
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
November 2009 — Present (5 months)
Developed a course for high school physics teachers on cutting edge physics topics (e.g., dark matter and string theory), and wrote the associated guide for facilitators teaching that course. This project was directed by the Science Media Group at Harvard-Smithsonian, and funded by Annenberg Media.
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External evaluator
University of Colorado at Boulder
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
November 2009 — Present (5 months)
Serving as external evaluator for an innovative, interdisciplinary graduate education program (IGERT) in the engineering department at CU Boulder.
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Podcast consultant
National Science Digital Library
(Education Management industry)
2008 — Present (2 years )
Co-developed and produced podcast for K-5 educators on using polar science to address student misconceptions about science.
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Owner and operator
sciencegeekgirl enterprises LLC
(E-Learning industry)
2008 — Present (2 years )
This is my consulting business. I'm a PhD physicist and a science education and communication consultant. I specialize in science
+ writing
+ blogging
+ podcasting
+ K-16 teacher professional development
+ inquiry learning
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Science Teaching Fellow
University of Colorado at Boulder
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
I research student understanding in upper division physics courses, and collaborate with faculty to implement the restructure of those courses using methods based on educational research (such as peer instruction). Initiated outreach program to inform educators about how science education research can inform their teaching.
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Writer: Adopt a Physicist Guide
American Institute of Physics
(Non-Profit; Publishing industry)
October 2009 — November 2009 (2 months)
I re-envisioned and wrote the guide for physicists participating in the Adopt-a-Physicist program, providing communication tips, ideas for working with teachers, and other tips for successful participation in the program.
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Podcast consultant
American Association for the Advancement of Science
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2009 — July 2009 (2 months)
I recorded and produced two interviews for Science Magazine's podcast.
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Lecturer
University of Colorado - Science Discovery
(Education Management industry)
July 2008 — July 2008 (1 month)
Co-taught an inquiry-based physics class for children ages 8-10.
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Freelance science journalist
Self-Employed
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2000 — 2008 (8 years )
Published over a dozen articles on science for a public audience in print, web, radio, and press-release format. Topics include: optics, energy, computer science, biology, and agriculture. Publication list on website.
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Postdoctoral fellow, Physics
Exploratorium
(Non-Profit; Museums and Institutions industry)
January 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 8 months)
• Created and taught hands-on inquiry-based professional development workshops for secondary school educators, including web seminars.
• Co-wrote and produced several audio podcasts, including SmallTalk (on nanotechnology) and Science Teaching Tips (for educators).
• Acted as a scientific advisor for the museum.
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Teaching assistant and tutor
Prison University Project (San Quentin)
(Higher Education industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year )
Taught hands-on mathematics activities to San Quentin inmates.
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Project Coordinator
Emergent Matter Project
(Higher Education industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year )
Acted as central coordinator for an international group of scientists and communicators on a nascent public communication project.
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Graduate student in physics
UC Santa Cruz
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2000 — 2005 (5 years )
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Research Assistant
Twin Cities Public Television
(Non-Profit; Broadcast Media industry)
2003 — 2003 (less than a year)
Researched resources for a public television production on particle physics.
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Science Desk Intern - NPR (AAAS Mass Media Fellow)
AAAS Mass Media Fellowship
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2000 — August 2000 (3 months)
I was an AAAS Mass Media Fellow at NPR. I discovered my love for writing for audio at NPR, and continued this through the use of podcasts at the Exploratorium.
In this job I reported, wrote, voiced, and produced several nationally-aired radio shorts on breaking science news. Learned to communicate science briefly and clearly.
Stephanie V. Chasteen, Ph.D.’s Education
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University of California, Santa Cruz
Ph.D. , Physics , 2000 — 2006
PhD in Condensed Matter Physics.
Dissertation: “Exciton dynamics of polymer heterojunctions for photovoltaics.” -
Bard College
BA , Psychology , 1991 — 1995
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