Dr. Martina Nieswandt, Ph.D.Associate Professor
Interim Associate Dean for Research & Engagement
Department of Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies
(413) 545-2062
University of Massachusetts Amherst
130 Furcolo
Amherst, MA 01003
Dr. Nieswandt received her doctorate in 1996 from the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Germany, in the College of Science. She also holds a M.A. (1987) in Pedagogy, Sociology, and Social Psychology from the Ruhr University of Bochum, Germany as well as a teaching license (1991) for Chemistry (grades 5 to 12) from the Ruhr University of Bochum and the Teacher Training Seminar, Bochum, Germany.
Professional Interests:
- Motivation, affects and cognition in learning and teaching science in grades K-16
- Science teacher identity
- Issues of English language learners in science classes
- Urban education with emphasis on science teaching and learning