Curriculum Vitae
CURRICULUM VITAE
Daniel K. Capps
College of Education & Human Development
160 Shibles Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5709
(610) 772-0340
daniel.capps@maine.edu
Education:
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Ph.D. Learning, Teaching, & Social Policy
Special Committee Chair: Dr. Barbara Crawford
Dissertation: Supporting teachers in learning about inquiry, nature of science, and in teaching through inquiry
August 2011
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Teaching License/M.S. Education
Thesis: A student centered project focused on obtaining clean drinking water for the community
Advisor: Dr. Bill Boone
Certification Areas: Elementary Education, General Science 7-12, Earth Science 7-12
Dec 2001-License /Dec 2008-M.S.
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
M.S. Geology
Thesis: A post-Calumet shoreline in southern Lake Michigan, 91p.
Advisor: Dr. Todd Thompson
May 2002
Hope College, Holland, Michigan
B.S. Geology
Minor: Spanish
Advisor: Dr. Edward Hansen
May 1998
Positions:
August 2011-Present: Assistant Professor of Science Education, University of Maine
2008-2011: Graduate Research Assistant, NSF Award # DRL-0733223, Cornell University
2008-2011: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Cornell University
Summer 2008-2010: Teacher Professional Developer, Fossil Finders, Cornell University
Summer 2008: Science Instructor, Myers Institute for College Preparation, Georgetown University
2007-2008: Graduate Instructor/Lecturer, EDUC 240, Cornell University
2005-2007: Physical Science Teacher, Newfield Central School District, Newfield, NY
2005: Science Instructor, Astrocamp, Idyllwild, CA
2002-2004: United States Peace Corps Volunteer, Honduras, Central America
1999-2002: Associate Instructor, GEOL 103, 171, & 429, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Fall 2001: Student Teacher, 1st & 2nd grade and middle school science, Bloomington, IN
1998-1999: Substitute Teacher, Downers Grove, IL
1998-1999: Tutor, Downers Grove, IL
1996-1998: Teaching Assistant, GEM 101, Hope College, Holland, MI
Publications:
Capps, D.K., & Crawford, B.A. (in review). Inquiry-based instruction in science classrooms: Is it happening? Manuscript in review [Journal of Research in Science Teaching].
Meyer, X., Capps, D.K., Crawford, B.A., Ross, R.M. (in review). Enhancing student knowledge of geology and nature of science through an authentic geological investigation in a dual language classroom. Manuscript in review [Journal of Geoscience Education].
Capps, D.K., Crawford, B.A., & Constas, M.A. (in press). A review of the empirical literature on professional development: Alignment with best practices and a critique of the findings. Journal of Science Teacher Education.
Capps, D.K. (in press). A simple lesson illustrating inquiry-based teaching. Science Scope.
Capps, D.K., Capps, K.A., & Crawford, B.A. (2008). A student centered project focused on obtaining clean drinking water for the community. Science Scope, 32(4), 57-59.
Capps, D.K.,Thompson, T.A. & Booth, R.K. (2007). A post-Calumet shoreline along southern Lake Michigan. Journal of Paleolimnology, 37(3), 395-409.
Capps, D.K., Capps, K.A., & Fajardo, C.J. (2004). Guía interpretativa de los senderos del Parque Eco-Arqueológico Las Cuevas de Talgua. Tegucigalpa: Instituto Hondureño de Antropología e Historia.
Refereed Conference Papers & Abstracts:
Capps, D.K., Crawford, B.A., & Patel, M.R. (2011). Inquiry-based professional development: What does it take to change teachers’ actual practice? Paper presented at the bi-annual meeting of European Science Education Research Association, Lyon, France.
Patel, M.R., Capps, D.K., Baram-Tasbari, A., & Crawford, B.A. (2011). Promoting students’ interest in science: Inquiry-based instruction and an authentic investigation. Paper presented at the bi-annual meeting of European Science Education Research Association, Lyon, France.
Capps, D.K., & Crawford, B.A. (2011). Inquiry-based instruction in science classrooms: Is it happening? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Orlando, FL.
Crawford, B.A. Capps, D.K., Patel, M., Ross, R.M. (2011). Developing inservice teachers’ views of nature of science and inquiry: Immersion in authentic and relevant paleontological research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Orlando, FL.
Crawford, B.A. & Capps, D.K., (2011). Supporting teachers in teaching science as inquiry: What is the evidence for effective professional development? Symposium at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Orlando, FL.
Capps, D.K., Crawford, B.A., Patel, M.R., Ross, R.M., & Smrecak, T.A. (2010). Bringing research into the classroom: Professional development that engages teachers and their students in paleontological research. Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Program, vol. 42, n. 5.
Ross, R.M., Smrecak, T.A., Capps, D.K., & Crawford, B.A. (2010). Fossil finders: Invertebrate paleontological research carried out in partnership with 5th to 9th grade teachers and their students. Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Program.
Capps, D.K., Crawford, B.A., & Ross, R.M. (2010). Using the past to discuss present environmental change. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Buffalo, NY.
Crawford, B.A. Capps, D.K., Meyer, X., Patel, M., & Ross, R.M. (2010). Supporting teachers in complex situations: Learning to teach evolution, nature of science, and scientific inquiry. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Capps, D.K., & Crawford, B.A. (2010). Teachers translating inquiry-based curriculum to the classroom following professional development: A pilot study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
Crawford, B.A. Capps, D.K., & Meyer, X. (2010). The influence of an authentic context on enhancing teachers’ understandings of nature of science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
Capps, D.K., Meyer, X., & Crawford, B.A. (2009). Investigating fossils to bridge understandings about the past and present environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Portland, OR.
Capps, D.K., Crawford, B.A., & Meyer, X. (2009). Developing teachers’ knowledge of inquiry, nature of science, and evolutionary concepts in an authentic context. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association, Istanbul, Turkey.
Capps, D.K. & Crawford, B.A. (2009). Is science inquiry professional development effective? A critical review of empirical research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Garden Grove, CA.
Capps, D.K. & Thompson, T.A., (2002). An Algonquin shoreline in southern Lake Michigan; part 2. Geological Society of America, Southeastern Section, 51st annual meeting; Geological Society of America, North-Central Section, 36th annual meeting; Abstracts and Programs, vol. 34, no.2.
Capps, D.K., Thompson, T.A., Johnston, J.W., & Jock, S.R., (2001). An Algonquin shoreline in southern Lake Michigan. Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Program, vol. 33, n. 4, p. A-47.
Refereed Posters:
Capps, D.K., & Crawford, B.A. (2011). Teaching science as inquiry: Documenting the journey. Poster presented at the bi-annual meeting of the European Science Education Research Association, Lyon, France.
Crawford, B.A., Capps, D.K., McCullough, D.O., Meyer, X., & Ross, R.M. (2009). Traversing a rocky road: Partnering with geologists in curriculum design. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Portland, OR.
Crawford, B.A., Capps, D.K., McCullough, D.O., Meyer, X., & Ross, R.M. (2009). Closing the circle of authentic scientific research and inquiry-based pedagogy: Teachers, scientists, and science educators in a community of learners. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA.
Invited Oral Presentations:
Capps, D.K. (2011) Teaching about nature of science using and inquiry-based approach. Invited Speaker, Math, Science, and Technology Institute, Corning Community College, Corning, NY.
Capps, D.K. (2011) Inquiry-based instruction: Can we support teachers in teaching science as it is practiced? Invited Speaker, University of Maine, Orono, Maine.
Capps, D.K. (2011) An introduction to inquiry-based science teaching & nature of science. Invited Speaker, Drew University, Madison, New Jersey.
Other Presentations & Seminars:
Capps, D.K., Crawford, B.A., Ross, R.M., & Smrecak, T.A. (2010). Developing teachers' science content
and pedagogy through an authentic fossil investigation. Presentation at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Valenciano, M., Meyer, X., Crawford, B.A. Capps, D.K., & Ross, R.M. (2010). Investigating fossils using
inquiry for English language learners. Presentation at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Dimatteo, J., Crawford, B.A. Capps, D.K., Ross, R.M., & Smrecak, T.A. (2010). Using Devonian fossils to
connect science content across the curriculum. Presentation at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
2008: A student centered project focused on obtaining clean drinking water for the community. ECGP
Inquiry Conference, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
2007: Environmental education and kids: A force to be reckoned with. CES Graduate Student Colloquim
Ithaca, NY
2003: El desarollo de la infraestructura en parques nacionales, Honduran Institute of Anthropology and
History, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
2002: La ecología y geología de cuevas. Guide Association of the Caves of Talgua National Park,
Catacamas, Olancho, Honduras
2002: Las ventajas de ecoturismo en las municipalidades. Municipal Governments of Catacamas and
Juticalpa, Olancho, Honduras
Grants, Awards, and Scholarships:
2011: Golton-Novak Award for Research in Education, Cornell University
2010: Golton-Novak Award for Research in Education, Cornell University
2010: Graduate Student Conference Grant, Cornell University
2009: Palmer Award for Outstanding Promise in Environmental Education, Cornell University
2009: Golton-Novak Award for Research in Education, Cornell University
2009: Graduate Student Conference Grant, Cornell University
2008: Graduate Student Conference Grant, Cornell University
2008: Palmer Award for Outstanding Promise in Environmental Education, Cornell University
2006: Newfield Educational Fund Award, Family Science Night, Newfield, NY
2004: Small Project Assistance Grant, United States Peace Corps
2003: Infrastructure Development Grant, the Honduran Institute of Anthropology and History
2002: Department of Geological Sciences, Student Presentation Award, Indiana, University
2001: Professional Geologists of Indiana Student Grant, Indiana Geological Survey
1998: cum Laude, Hope College
1994-1998: Alumni Honors Scholarship, Hope College
Foreign Languages:
Fluent in Spanish
Professional Societies:
National Association for Research in Science Teaching
Geological Society of America
National Science Teachers Association
North American Association for Environmental Education
European Science Education Research Association
Manuscript Editing & Service Activities:
2009-Present: Strand Reviewer for the National Association for Research in Science Teaching annual meeting
2011: Session Presider at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching annual meeting
2010: Reviewer for School Science & Mathematics
2010: Session Chair of Professional Development and Resources for the Geological Society of America annual meeting
2009-2011: Undergraduate Research Supervisor at Cornell University
2008-2010: Cornell University Department of Education Committee on Teaching
Other Activities:
2010: Virgil Crest Ultra Marathon, 52-mile run
2008: Cornell Adult University: Wild Lands of Patagonia, Youth Instructor
2007: Fundraiser bike ride, Ithaca, NY to Chicago, IL
2007-2010: Founder and Board Member, nonprofit, Enrich the World (http://www.enrichtheworld.org)
2006: Board of Directors, Bridge of Peace, NGO in Honduras, Central America
2006: Designed and taught an energy curriculum at 17 schools in La Montaña de la Botija, Honduras
2006: Biological field assistant, Huntington Wildlife Forest, Newcomb, NY
2004: Provided tourist services to promote the growth of local economies, Sierra de Agalta National
Park, Olancho, Honduras
2003-2004: Designed and constructed a nature trail system and designed and created educational
materials for the museum of the Caves of Talgua Eco-Archeological Park, Catacamas,
Olancho, Honduras
2003-2004: Trained park guards in biology, ecology, and geology, and conducted wildlife surveys, Sierra
2002-2004: Trained and organized local guides for Sierra de Agalta National Park, Olancho, Honduras
2003-2004: Conducted HIV/AIDS Educational Training, Honduras
2003: Wrote and designed webpage for Sierra de Agalta National Park, Honduras
1999: Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker (Georgia to Maine, 3/99-7/99)