Faculty Vita

Dorothy Gabel, Ph.D.

Academic Degrees

Professional Experience

Faculty load

Faculty Teaching

Selected Publications

Improving teaching and learning through chemistry education research: A look to the future, (1999). Journal of Chemical Education, 76, 548-554.

Effectiveness of a model teacher preparation program for the elementary level (with Boone) (1998), Journal of Science Teacher Education, 9(1), 63-84.

Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology, (1998). National Academy of Science: Committee on Undergraduate Science Education (with committee).

Handbook of Research on Science Teaching and Learning, (1994), (editor), New York: Macmillan.

Research on chemistry problem solving, (1994), in Handbook of Research on Science Teaching and Learning, New York: Macmillan (with Bunce).

SourceView (1994), video disc version containing an interactive CD Rom on Mathematical Problem Solving, Classroom Instruction, Laboratory Instruction.

Science in Handbook of Research on Improving Student Achievement, (1996, 1999), (Eds. G. Cawelti), pp 123-143.

Improving Student Achievement in Science, Video based on the Handbook of Research on Improving Student Achievement. Educational Research Service, 1996.

"Complexity of Chemistry and Implications for Teaching" (1998), in International Handbook of Science Education Research, (eds. B.J. Fraser & K. Tobin) Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Indiana Core 40 Assessment: Chemistry, Forms A, B, C. (with rubrics) Bloomington, IN: Center for Assessment (in conjunction with the Indiana Higher Education Commission for Higher Education), (1999). (with Nurrenbern).

Funded Projects

"The Effect of Using Models on Chemistry Achievement," Proffitt Foundation, 1977 1978, $5130.

"Facilitating Problem Solving in High School Chemistry," Spencer Foundation, 1979 1980, $5000. "Facilitating Problem Solving in High School Chemistry," National Science Foundation, 1979 1981, RISE SED 79 20744, $52,000.

"Chemistry Problem Solving: Molarity," Proffitt Foundation, 1982 1983, $4890.

"Research Needs of Elementary and Secondary Teachers of Science," NSTA, 1983 1985, $1150.

"Development of CAI Lessons on Basic Science Skills," Indiana University, 1984, $1400.

"Elementary Teacher Workshops in Chemistry," American Chemical Society, 1985, $500.

"Assessing the Cognitive Structures of Elementary Education Students Relative to Specific Science Concepts," Proffitt Foundation, 1986-1987, $9900, (with Larry Brown).

"Frontiers in Physics, Chemistry, and the Teaching of Science," Indiana Higher Education Commission, 1989, $32,550, (with Michael Roth).

"SourceView," National Science Foundation, 1989-1992, $388,000 $80,249 (1993-4).

"Chemistry Concepts," Prentice Hall, 1989-1990, $1,000.

"Quality University Education of Science Teachers," National Science Foundation, 1990-1994, $1,300,000.

American Chemical Society Travel Award to Bangkok, $1200 International Chemistry Education Conference, 1992.

"SS&C," NSTA, 7/3/95-10/1/97, $48,678.

"Development of a High School Biology Lab Curriculum," International Foundation for Ethics, 1/1/94-5/31/95, $22,446.

NASA-NOVA Energy and Its Importance on Human Lines. A New Component in the Preparation of Elementary and Middle School Teachers, 12/1/97-1/1/01, $24,000.

Active Learning Grant, Indiana University, 6/98-6/99, $1500.

Current Professional and Academic Association Memberships

Phi Delta Kappa

Conference Presentations

Gordon Research Conference, "Cognitive Science: What We Can Use From Knowing How People Learn - Developing Conceptual Understanding," Plymouth, NH, July 4, 1996.

14th International Conference on Chemical Education, "The Complexity of Chemistry: Research for Teaching in the 21st Century," Brisbane, Australia, July 15, 1996. (Keynote)

14th Biennial on Chemical Education, "NSF-Sponsored Workshop on Chemical Education Research," Clemson, NC, August 3-4, 1996. (with Bunce)

XXXIII Congress of Mexico on Chemical Education, "Integrating the Symbolic, Particulate and Macroscopic Ways of Representing Matter: Implications for Teaching," Guanajuato, Mexico, August 26, 1996.

XXXIII Congress of Mexico on Chemical Education, "Chemical Education Research: Implications for Teaching," Guanajuato, Mexico, August 27, 1996. (Plenary)

Expanding the Representation of Matter: The Key to Success, Presentation at the annual meeting of the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers. (Indianapolis, IN, Feb. 14, 1997)

Improving chemistry Achievement of Young Women Using a Multi-Dimensional Conceptual Approach. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for research in Science Teaching Association. (Chicago, IL, March 22, 1997)

Improving Chemistry Understanding Through Integrating the Particulate, Macroscopic, and Symbolic Levels of Matter. NARST paper presentation at the annual national meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. (New Orleans, LA, April 5, 1997)

Chemistry Education Research - An Introduction to the Nuts and bolts of the Discipline. Presentation at the 15th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. (University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 8, 1998.)

Using Modified Multiple Choice Items to Improve Conceptual Understanding in Chemistry. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. (Las Vegas, NV, April 17, 1998).

Determining Students= Understanding of Simple Chemistry Concepts for Use in Instruction. NARST paper presentation at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. (San Diego, CA, April 20, 1998).

Challenges in Preparing Secondary Science Teachers in the United States. Plenary Lecture-invited at the Science Teachers Education toward the New Millennium Conference at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. Haifa, Israel, Jan. 5, 1999.

Improving Chemistry Teaching and Learning through Empirical Research. Symposium/Kolloquium at the University of Dortmund. Dortmund, Germany, Feb. 5, 1999.

Best Practices: Improving Science Instruction through Peer Interaction. Annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Teacher Education Collaborative. Estes Park, CO. May 19, 1999.

The QUEST Capstone Experience for Enhancing Middle School Science Teaching: A Collaborative Approach. Paper presented at the Association for the Education of Teachers Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, Jan. 17, 1999.

Children=s Perceptions of Chemical and Physical Change. Paper presented at the National Association of Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, Boston, March 30, 1999.

Service/Outreach Projects

Preparation of the Next Generation of Science and Math Teachers. Invited by the National Science Foundation. 15th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. (University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Aug., 1998).

Powerful Ideas in Physical Science: A Physical Science Course for Prospective Elementary Teacher. Presentation at the 15th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. (University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 10, 1998.)

Science Teaching Reconsidered, A Resource for Restructuring Science Courses. Poster Presentation, 15th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. (University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 12, 1998.)

Using Effective Assessment Techniques to Modify Chemistry Instruction. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers. (Indianapolis, IN, Feb. 13, 1998.)

ChemSource: A Support Strategy for Preservice and Inservice Chemistry Teachers. Paper presented at the annual western regional meeting of the National Science Teachers Association. (Albuquerque, NM, Dec. 3, 1998.)

Energy and Its Impact on Human Lives: A New Component in the Preparation of Elementary and Middle School Teachers at Indiana University. NASA-NOVA Conference on Teacher Preparation. (University of Maryland, College Park, MD, Nov. 9, 1998).

J. Dudley Herron - Mentor, Friend, and Colleague: The Early Years. Paper presented at the 217th American Chemical Society Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 2, 1999.

Challenges in Preparing Teachers of Chemistry. Paper presented at the 217th American Chemical Society Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 3, 1999.

SourceView: A Video Resource for Teaching Chemistry. Paper presented at the 217th American Chemical Society Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 3, 1999.

Using Energy as a Theme for Middle School Science Instruction. Paper presented at the Hoosier Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, Feb. 18, 1999.

Core 40 Exams in Science: An Update. Paper presented at the Hoosier Science Teachers Association Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, Feb. 19, 1999.

An Interdisciplinary Capstone Science Course for Prospective Elementary Teachers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Greensboro, NC, Oct. 2, 1999.

Indiana Core 40 Assessments: Math, Science, and Language Arts. Paper presented at Indiana's Education Conference, Indianapolis, IN, Dec. 9, 1999.

Taught QUEST Saturday Science: Chemistry Around You, 1/30; 2/13; 2/20; 2/27; 1999.

University of Michigan at Dearborn Natural Science Colloquium, Dearborn, MI, November 7, 1997, AThe Complexity of Science: Implications for Teaching Introductory Science Courses.@

IUPUI Department of Chemistry Teaching Assistant and Faculty Meeting, Improving Instruction Through Active Learning, Aug. 18, 1998.

Taught Saturday Science for children - Early Childhood Chemistry, January 24, February 28, 1998.

NSF Teacher Enhancement Evaluator, Site visit at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Jan. 14-16, 1998

Consultant for NSF Middle School Science Teacher Workshops, and City of Chicago, High School Science Workshops, Columbia College, July 9-11, 1998. (Teachers and Teacher Leaders)

Science Workshop for high school teachers of NSF funded teacher enhancement grant at Columbia College. Chicago, IL, March 26 (4 to 7 pm), 1998.

Science Workshop for high school science teachers of the Chicago Area Catholic Schools at Queen of Peace High School. Burbank, IL, March 26 (1 to 3 pm), 1998.

Science Workshop for middle school teachers of NSF funded teacher enhancement grant at Columbia College. Chicago, IL, Nov. 5 (4 to 7 pm), 1998.

Consultant for workshop leaders, Columbia College. Chicago, IL, Nov. 6 (9 am to noon), 1998.

Science Workshop for high school teachers of City of Chicago funded teacher enhancement grant at Columbia College, Chicago, IL, March 26 (4 to 7 pm), 1998.

National Science Foundation, Teacher Enhancement, and Regional Systemic Proposal Review Panel. Arlington, VA, Oct. 15-17, 1998.

National Research Council. Review of Fellowship Proposals for the Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Program and the Dept. of Education OERI Visiting Scholar's Program, Washington, DC, March 12-13, 1999.

National Advisory Board for the National Institute for Science Education: FLAG Committee. Madison, WI, May 25, 1999. (This group has prepared a website for the interactive teaching of science at the college level.)

External Evaluator: NSF Teacher Enhancement Program, Site visit at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO June 14-15, 1999, and Follow-up report.

Consultant for NSF Middle School Science Teacher Workshops, and City of Chicago. Middle School Science Workshop, Columbia College, July 6-7, 1999 for teachers and teacher leaders.

National Science Foundation, Materials Development Review Panel, Arlington, VA, Oct. 14-16, 1999.

Science Workshop for middle school teachers for NSF funded teacher enhancement grant at Columbia College. Chicago, IL, Oct. 30 (9 am to 3 pm), 1999.

Honors/Awards

NSF Summer Institute in Chemistry, Purdue University, 1964-1969.

NSF Summer Institute in ISIS, Florida State University, 1975.

Phi Kappa Phi, 1974-1990

Lilly Teaching Fellow, Indiana University, 1982-1983.

Visiting Professor, University of Argentina Department of Chemistry, August, 1997.