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2025-2026 Lab Members
Dr. Queshonda Kudaisi
Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, Camp Director,
Instructional Designer, & STEM Camp Facilitator
Dr. Mila Rosa Carden
Co-Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor of Science Education, Instructional
Designer, & STEM Camp Facilitator
Dr. Li Cheng
Co-Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies, Instructional
Designer, & STEM Camp Facilitator
Dr. Yolanda Parker
Professor of Mathematics & STEM Camp Facilitator
Anthony Hufford
Lecturer/Master Teacher & STEM Camp Facilitator
Melissa Roach
Elemetary Teacher, STEM Camp Facilitator
Rutendo Chando
Doctoral Student, Research Assistant, Operations Support
Diana Omache
Doctoral Student & Research Assistant
Neerja Antiwan
Doctoral Student & Research Assistant
Zahra Gharahbeigi
Doctoral Student & Research Assistant
Clancy Owoo
Doctoral Student & Operations Support
2025-2026 Lab Members
Meet Our Distinguished Faculty Affiliates
With expertise spanning science education, technology education, mathematics education, STEAM integration, and informal STEAM learning environments, our affiliates are leaders in research, education, and collaboration. Representing faculty from across the university, they actively participate in a range of our education programs and lead cutting-edge research that advances the field of STEM education.
Mila Rosa Carden
Faculty Affiliate and Assistant Professor of Science Education, College of Education
Li Cheng
Faculty Affiliate and Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies, College of Information
Melanie Ecker
Faculty Affiliate and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Nazia Khan
Faculty Affiliate and Senior Lecturer of Science Education, College of Education
Daniel Krutka
Faculty Affiliate and Associate Professor of Social Studies Education, College of
Education
Queshonda Kudaisi
Faculty Affiliate and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, College of Education
Karisma Morton
Faculty Affiliate and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, College of Education
Chris Long
Faculty Affiliate and Associate Professor of Science Education, College of Education
Karthigeyan Subramaniam
Faculty Affiliate and Professor of Science Education, College of Education
Nirmala Naresh
Faculty Affiliate and Associate Professor of Mathematics, College of Science
James Uanhoro
Faculty Affiliate and Assistant Professor of Research, Measurement, and Statistics
College of Education
Meet Our Exceptional Student Affiliates
Bringing together diverse interests in science education, technology, mathematics, and STEAM innovation, our students represent the next generation of scholars and practitioners in STEM education. They actively engage in research, collaborative projects, and hands-on learning experiences across a variety of programs. Through their curiosity, creativity, and commitment, our students contribute fresh perspectives that help shape and advance the future of STEM education.
Graduate Students
Faustina Gyimah
College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences, Graduate Research Assistant, Camp Facilitator
Clancy Owoo
College of Information and School of Merchandising, hospitality, and Tourism, Graduate
Research Assistant
Undergraduate Students
Dr. Queshonda Kudaisi
Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, Camp Director,
Instructional Designer, & STEM Camp Facilitator
Dr. Mila Rosa Carden
Co-Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor of Science Education, Instructional
Designer, & STEM Camp Facilitator
Dr. Li Cheng
Co-Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies, Instructional
Designer, & STEM Camp Facilitator
Dr. Yolanda Parker
Professor of Mathematics & STEM Camp Facilitator
Anthony Hufford
Lecturer/Master Teacher & STEM Camp Facilitator
Melissa Roach
Elemetary Teacher, STEM Camp Facilitator
Rutendo Chando
Doctoral Student, Research Assistant, Operations Support
Diana Omache
Doctoral Student & Research Assistant
Neerja Antiwan
Doctoral Student & Research Assistant
Zahra Gharahbeigi
Doctoral Student & Research Assistant
Clancy Owoo
Doctoral Student & Operations Support
Teachers
Melissa Roach
Teacher, Camp Facilitator
