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The Social Perceptions of Science Lab is currently accepting Ph.D. students!  

MTSU offers a Ph.D. in Math and Science Education with a concentration focused exclusively on undergraduate biology education.

What you should know about our programs:

  1. Students interested in studying biology education have the opportunity to earn their  Ph.D. in Math and Science Education.

  2. Students in these programs exclusively conduct biology education research- there is no basic science research requirement. 

  3. Coursework is flexible.  For the Ph.D. program, there are a few required biology courses. Students' remaining coursework can be in other disciplines relevant to biology education (e.g. statistics, learning sciences, psychology).

  4. MTSU is home to a vibrant community of discipline-based education researchers (e.g. math, chemistry, and biology education researchers), who can serve on students' committees.

For more information, you can visit the MSE Ph.D. program website: https://www.mtsu.edu/programs/math-science-education-phd/ 

Please email liz.barnes@mtsu.edu if you are interested in working with the SPS lab while earning your Ph.D. in Biology Education Research.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Elizabeth Barnes, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology,
Middle Tennessee State University 

 

Office Location: SCI 1163

Office Telephone: (615) 898 - 5449

Lab Location: SCI 1165

Email: liz.barnes@mtsu.edu

Mailing Address: 1301 E. Main st., Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Undergraduate Research Opportunities!

The Social Perceptions of Science lab routinely interviews undergraduates who are interested in getting involved in our research!

The overarching goal of an undergraduate research experience in this lab is to enhance students' abilities to think like scientists. This is a skill that is valued by many employers and professional schools including medical schools, dental schools, other health professions, as well as graduate programs in basic science and education.

If you are interested in an undergraduate research experience in biology education research, email liz.barnes@mtsu.edu.

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