Craig Schroeder, Ph.D.
Inaugural Julie and Roger Davis Executive Director for Applied Learning
schroederc@ksu.edu
Strategic | Analytical | Futuristic | Learner | Activator
Campus office: 103 Leadership Studies Building
Responsibilities
I serve as the leader for implementing imperative three of the Next Gen K-State Strategic Plan; providing every degree-seeking student with applied learning experiences at K-State.
Grants
- National Science Foundation EPSCoR Track 3: Utilizing STEM Camps and STEM Clubs to increase interest in STEM fields among females and students of color
- Kentucky Center for Mathematics: See Blue Mathematics Clinic
- Kentucky Council for Teachers of Mathematics: Writing Apps for the Mathematics Classroom
- National Girls Collaborative Project: Increasing female participation in the STEM Camp
Awards
- Julie and Roger Davis, Executive Director for Applied Learning
- National Technology Leadership Initiative Award Session
- SSMA Connections Award for Exemplary Teaching
- Stilwell Meritorious Service Award
- National Institute for School Leadership
- Top 5 Models for Broadening Participation in STEM
- University of Kentucky Outstanding STEM Alumni
- JROTC Leadership Excellence
- Underrepresented populations in STEM
- Informal learning
- Attitudes toward STEM
- Ph.D. Education Sciences, University of Kentucky
- Ed.S. Educational Leadership, University of Kentucky
- M.S. Mathematics Education, University of Kentucky
- B.S. Physics, Centre College
- B.S. Mathematics, Centre College
- School Science and Mathematics Association, former executive board member, member
- Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, member
- National Science Teachers Association, member
Select recent publications
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Cook, K. L., Ivy, J., Maiorca, C., Tripp, O., Burton, M., Jackson, C., Bush, S. B., Mohr-Schroeder, M., Edelen, D., Schroeder, D.C., & Roberts, T. (in press - Sept 2024). STEM Rocks Research Collective: Building and Sustaining a Collaborative, Equity-Focused Scholarly Community. Education Sciences, 14(9), 947. https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14/9/947
- Edelen, D., Cook, K. L., Tripp, O. T., Jackson, C., Bush, S., Mohr-Schroeder, M., Schroeder, D. C., Roberts, T., Maiorca, C., Ivy, J., Burton, M., & Perrin, A. (March, 2024). “No, this is not my Boyfriend’s Computer:” A research brief elevating the voices of youth in STEM education research leveraging photo elicitation. Journal for STEM Education Research. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41979-024-00118-z
- Bush, S., Edelen, D., Roberts, O. T., Maiorca, C., Ivy, J. T., Cook, K. L., Tripp, O. L., Burton, M., Alameh, S., Jackson, C., Mohr-Schroeder, M. J., Schroeder, D. C., McCurdy, R. P., & Cox, R. (2022). Humanistic STE(A)M Instruction through Empathy: Leveraging Design Thinking to Improve Society. Pedagogies: An International Journal. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1554480X.2022.2147937
- Cook, K., Alameh, S., Tripp, L. O., Maiorca, C., Schroeder, D. C., & Mohr-Schroeder, M. J. (2021). Reimagining the five practices for effective and equitable discourse: An example from a virtual STEM experience. Connected Science Learning, 3(3). https://www.nsta.org/connected-science-learning/connected-science-learning-may-june-2021/reimagining-5-practices
- Mohr-Schroeder, M. J, Jackson, C., Schroeder, D. C., & Wilhelm, J. (2019). Developing a STEM Education teacher preparation program to help increase STEM Literacy amongst preservice teachers. In P. Jenlink (Ed.), STEM teaching and Common Core Standards: An interdisciplinary approach. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield.
- Roberts, O. T., Jackson, C., Mohr-Schroeder, M. J., Bush, S., Maiorca, C., Cavalcanti, M., Schroeder, D. C., Delaney, A., Putman, L., & Cremeans, C. (2018). Students’ perceptions of STEM learning after participating in a summer informal learning experience. International Journal of STEM Education. May 2018. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40594-018-0133-4
- Mohr-Schroeder, M. J., Jackson, C., Cavalcanti, M., Jong, C., Schroeder, D. C., & Speler, L. (2017). Parents’ attitudes toward mathematics and their influence on their students’ attitudes towards mathematics: A quantitative study. School Science and Mathematics, 117(5), 214-222. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ssm.12225
- Jackson, C., Cavalcanti, M., Mohr-Schroeder, M., & Schroeder, D. C. (2015). Bolstering teachers STEM literacy via informal learning experiences. In M. J. Mohr-Schroeder, & J. Thomas (Eds.), Proceedings of the 114th Annual Convention of the School Science and Mathematics Association. Oklahoma City, OK: SSMA. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/302945404_Bolstering_teachers_STEM_literacy_via_informal_learning_experiences
- Schroeder, D. C., Lee, C. W., & Mohr-Schroeder, M. J. (2015). Using spatial reasoning for creative design: Merging engineering and mathematical practices. In D. Harrison (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Digital Media and Creative Technologies, pp. 306 – 321). IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/chapter/129318
- Mohr-Schroeder, M. J., Jackson, C., Miller, M., Walcott, B., Little, D. L., Speler, L., Schooler, W., & Schroeder, D. C. (2014). Developing middle school students’ interests in STEM via summer learning experiences: See Blue STEM Camp. School Science and Mathematics, 114(6), 291-301. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ssm.12079
- Schroeder, D. C., & Lee, C. W. (2013). Integrating digital technologies for spatial reasoning: Using Google Sketchup to model the real world. In D. Polly (Ed.), Common core mathematics standards and implementing digital technologies. IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/book/common-core-mathematics-standards-implementing/73668
As a lifelong learner with a deep appreciation for the lake life and sports, I've found great joy in exploring the vibrant arts scene and spending quality time outdoors with my family. I'm excited to contribute my skills and passion to the continued growth and development of Kansas and its students, including those at Kansas State University.
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