PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Biography & CV
Steven Rogg’s professional contributions advance coherent STEM education through professional learning, curriculum and program design, collaborative research, and responsive program evaluation. Dr. Rogg has taught advanced high school science and student research, undergraduate and graduate courses in science teacher education, curriculum/program evaluation, and research methods. He has conducted research on formal and informal learning environments, systemic reform, educational excellence, curriculum alignment with national standards, and students’ experiences of STEM education. Dr. Rogg has led innovative program design, implementation, and evaluation at exceptional schools: Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy (ranked # 8 in Illinois), the Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science (PRISMS), and the nationally ranked Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA); and has served on the faculties of the University of Maine, Miami University, DePaul University, Aurora University and Carthage College. Dr. Rogg provided leadership for large scale systemic reform initiatives: The Beacon College Initiative in Maine, and Ohio’s NSF State Systemic Initiative. Professionally active, he has presented at local, national, and international events. Dr. Rogg earned the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction-Biology Education from Purdue University, the Master of Science degree in math-science education, teaching certification for biology and mathematics, and the Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering-biomedical option.
CURRICUMUM VITA
1990-2022
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STEM EDUCATION DESIGN SPECIALIST, COHERENT LEARNING DESIGN
August 16, 2020-present
Collaborations include: U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, HHMI BioInteractive, The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Whitefish Bay High School.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION–STEM, CARTHAGE COLLEGE
August 15, 2018 - August 15, 2020
Director, STEM Education Minor. Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB). Created the new course, Exemplary STEM Education, as the STEM minor's cornerstone. Classes developed and taught:
EDU 2010: Educational Psychology and Assessment
EDU 3250: Effectively Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary/Middle School
EDU 3260: Effectively Teaching Science in the Elementary/Middle School
EDU 3270: Exemplary STEM Education (STEM Minor cornerstone)
EDU 5250: Quantitative Methods in Educational Research
NAT 4200: Methods and Materials in Teaching Natural Science
DIRECTOR OF STEM EDUCATION AND REGULAR TEACHER, GWENDOLYN BROOKS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY; CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
September 2014 - August 2018
Intensive collaboration with STEM teachers to design an approach and implementation plan leading to the full integration of STEM fields at each grade level as appropriate; provide input on alignment of resources and activities to support plan. Direct the implementation of Problem-Based Learning and ensure that authentic problems and learning experiences are created to support the integrated curriculum. Plan, design, and lead differentiated PD sessions to build capacity of STEM teachers. Courses taught:
AP Environmental Science: Lucas Education Research’s Knowledge in Action Project-Based Learning (PBL) cohort one national pilot with the Buck Institute for Education.
AP Seminar: Cohort Two of the College Board’s AP Capstone degree program.
AP Research: Cohort Three of the College Board’s AP Capstone degree program.
Anatomy & Physiology: OER based on the Health and Science Pipeline Initiative (HASPI).
Honors Science Research Capstone: Option for Seniors ineligible for AP Research.
STEM Engineering Design: Redesign course to align with NGSS utilizing IEEE OER.
Other Activities
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) BioInteractive Ambassador (2015-present)
Ecology Project International (EPI) Teacher Research Fellow (2016): Costa Rica Rainforest & Sea Turtle Ecology.
BSCS/National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) National AP Biology Leadership Academy Cohort-III (2014-15).
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & FOUNDING BIOLOGY TEACHER, PRINCETON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ≡ PRISMS
August 5, 2013 - June 2014
On September 9, 2013, PRISMS launched its pilot year with forty talented Chinese and American students. This newly established international school is unique among specialized STEM schools with its focus on global studies, authentic research, international collaboration, and integrated inquiry-based curriculum. Beginning in Grade 9, students learn to design, conduct and publish advanced research. Beginning at age 16, regardless of grade level, students are paired with mentors in the field from collaborating universities, laboratories, businesses, medical facilities and the like to guide completion of an original, authentic research project. Courses Taught:
Environmental Science: Science & Sustainability: Science Education for Public Understanding Project (SEPUP).
PRISMS Research: Established the Independent High School Student Research program.