CVSweeney

Aldrin E. Sweeney, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Science Education
Department of Teaching & Learning Principles
College of Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 32816-1250
[email protected]

Professional preparation

1997   Ph.D., Florida State University, Science Education
1995   Ed.S., Florida State University, Science Education
1992   M.Sc., University of North London, England, Organic Chemistry
1990   B.Sc (Hons)., University of Sussex, England, Biochemistry

Professional experience
2003-present Associate Professor of Science Education (tenured), College of Education, University of Central Florida; Science Education Program Advisor and Program Coordinator (undergraduate and graduate levels)
1997-2003 Assistant Professor of Science Education, College of Education, University of Central Florida; Science Education Program Advisor and Program Coordinator (undergraduate and graduate levels)
1992-1997   Instructor, Science Education/Chemistry/Physical Science, Florida State University
1992-1996   Middle and high school teacher/remedial tutor, Environmental Science,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Language Arts; Florida State University Developmental Research School
1990-1992    Senior Laboratory Research Technician (Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer Grade II); Departments of Paediatric Cardiology & Chemical Histopathology, National Heart & Lung Institute/University of London
1988-1990   Instructor, Adult numeracy and literacy; North London Community Outreach Program

Refereed journal publications (national/international)

Sweeney, A. E. (2006). Social and ethical dimensions of nanoscale science and engineering
research. Science and Engineering Ethics, 12(3), 435-464.

Sweeney, A. E. (2006). Teaching & learning in nanoscale science & engineering: A focus on
social & ethical issues and K-16 science education. In Ray Carpenter, Sudipta Seal, Nancy Healy, Neal Shinn and Wolfgang Braue’s (Eds.), Education in Nanoscience and Engineering (Symposium KK), Proceedings of the Materials Research Society, Vol. 931E (Spring 2006). Materials Research Society: Warrendale, PA. (Paper # 0931-KK03-05).

Sweeney, A. E., Vaidyanathan, P. & Seal, S. (2006). Undergraduate research and education
in nanotechnology. International Journal of Engineering Education, 22(1), 157-170.

Sweeney, A. E. & Paradis, J. A. (2004). Developing a laboratory model for the professional
preparation of future science teachers: A situated cognition perspective. Research in Science Education, 34(2), 195-219.
Sweeney, A. E., Seal, S. & Vaidyanathan, P. (2003). The promises and perils of nanoscience
and nanotechnology: Exploring emerging social and ethical issues. Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 23(4), 236-245.

Sweeney, A. E. (2003). An overview of science education in the Caribbean: Research, policy
        and practice. Science Education International, 14(2), 43-55.

Sweeney, A. E. (2003). Articulating the relationships between theory and practice in science
teaching: A model for teacher professional development. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 9(2), 107-132.

Sweeney, A.E. & Paradis, J. A. (2003). Addressing the professional preparation of future science
teachers to teach hands-on science: Pilot study of a laboratory model. Journal of Chemical Education, 80(2), 171-173.

Sweeney, A. E. (2001). Incorporating multicultural and Science-Technology-Society issues into
science teacher education courses: Successes, challenges and possibilities. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 12(1), 1-28.

Sweeney, A. E., Bula, O. A. & Cornett, J. W. (2001). The role of personal practice theories in the professional development of a beginning high school chemistry teacher. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 38(4), 408-441.

Sweeney, A. E. (2001). E-scholarship and educational publishing in the 21st century:
       Implications for the academic community. Educational Media International, 38(1), 25-38.

Sweeney, A. E. (2000). Tenure and promotion: Should you publish in electronic journals?
Journal of Electronic Publishing. Available online at:
http://www.press.umich.edu/jep/06-02/sweeney.html

Gerlis, L. M., Ho, S. Y. & Sweeney, A. E. (1993). Mitral valve anomalies associated with
Ebstein's malformation of the tricuspid valve. American Journal of Cardiovascular Pathology 4(4), 294-301.

Edited book

Sweeney, A. E. & Seal, S. (Eds). (in press, 2007). Nanoscale science and engineering education: Issues, trends and future directions. Stevenson Ranch, CA: American Scientific Publishers. (http://www.aspbs.com/nsee)

Refereed book chapter (national/international )

Sweeney, A. E. (2003). Science education in the Caribbean: Analysis of current trends. In Tony
Bastick and Austin Ezenne's (Eds.), Researching change in Caribbean education: Curriculum, teaching and administration, pp. 3-40. Kingston, Jamaica: University of the West Indies.

Non-refereed publications (national/international)

Sweeney, A. E & Tobin, K. G. (Eds.). (2000). Language, discourse and learning in science:
Improving professional practice through action research. Tallahassee, FL: Southeastern Regional Vision for Education (Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education at SERVE).    Monograph.

Sweeney, A. E. (2000). L’Édition du savoir et la publication électronique du 21e siècle. En Fabrice Lachenmaier’s (Ed.), L’Edition pedagogique en Europe: Temoignages et propositions de bonnes pratiques editoriales, pp. 182-193. Nice, France: Idées Nouvelles Éditions – Commission Européenne.       Book chapter.

Manuscripts in preparation

Sweeney, A. E., Bowles, K. & Seal, S. Nanoscale science and technology: Implications for science teacher education. To be submitted for publication consideration in the Journal of Science Teacher Education.

Research/grants (funded)

National Science Foundation/Florida Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation (PI at the University of Central Florida; lead institution, Florida A&M University). UCF site coordinator, Fall 1998-Spring 2002; statewide co-PI for Inservice activities, Fall 2001-Spring 2002; $244,593, January 1, 1999-March 31, 2002.

Addressing the Professional Preparation of Future Science Teachers to Teach Hands-On Science: A Laboratory Model (PI). Awarded by the National Science Foundation/Florida Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation (lead institution, Florida A&M University), $6,000 minigrant, January 1-March 31, 2001.

Current involvement in other funded research/grants

Co-Principal Investigator, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) Site in Functional Nanostructures; Funded by the National Science Foundation, 2005-2007, $477,814.

Co-Principal Investigator, Greater Orlando GK-12 Partnership; Funded by the National Science
Foundation, 2005-2009, $1,715, 890.

Senior personnel/project evaluator, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) Site in
Nanomaterials Processing and Characterization; PI, Dr. Sudipta Seal, College of Engineering;
Funded by the National Science Foundation, 2002-2004, $396,405.

Senior personnel, NUE: An Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Program in Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology; PI, Dr. Sudipta Seal, College of Engineering; Funded by the National Science
Foundation, June 1, 2003-May 31, 2004, $100,000.

Research/grants (submitted/currently under review)

Principal Investigator, University of Central Florida National Center for Learning & Teaching in
Nanoscale Science & Engineering; Submitted for funding consideration to the National Science
Foundation, February 2004, $15,000,000 over 5 years. (declined).

Classes/seminars taught (l997-present)

SCE 3930H, Social and ethical issues in nanotechnology, biotechnology and information technology research (Spring 2006, 2007)
Research Experiences for Undergraduates nanotechnology ethics seminar, College of Engineering & Computer Science (Summer 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
SCE 4360, Science Instructional Analysis (Spring 1998-present)
SCE 5632, Issues & Methods in Secondary Science (Spring 2004-present)
SCE 3310, Science in the Elementary School (Fall 1997-Fall 2002)
IDS 6933, Seminar in Mathematics & Science Education (action research; Spring 2004, 2005)
IDS 6933, Seminar in Mathematics & Science Education (instructional technology; Fall 1998)

Synergistic research and other professional activities

Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Nano Education, 2007-present; see www.aspbs.com/jne

Member, South African Nanotechnology Initiative (nanotechnology education and public policy; see www.sani.org.za), 2006.

Invited member, Advisory Board, The Nanoethics Group (nanotechnology development and public policy; see www.nanoethics.org), 2006.

Invited participant/research collaborator, National Science Foundation/National Center for Learning & Teaching in Nanoscale Science & Engineering Education (NCLT/NSEE), Northwestern University (2005-present).

Co-developer, undergraduate degree track in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (Liberal Studies
major), University of Central Florida (2004). See
www.cas.ucf.edu/Liberal_Studies/undergraduate_degrees_nano.php

Invited member, External Advisory Board, Center for Biological & Environmental
Nanotechnology (CBEN), Rice University (National Science Foundation/National Science and
Engineering Center). (2004-present).

Invited member, Earth/Space Science item specification review committee/Florida Teacher
Certification Examination, Florida Department of Education (2003).

Invited textbook consultant/reviewer, Wadsworth Publishing Company (International Thomson
Publishing), Belmont, CA (2003).

Site coordinator (Evans High School, Orlando, FL), Florida Department of Education Urban
Teaching Residency Partnership (Fall 2002).

Program evaluation coordinator, National Science Foundation Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (NSF-REU) Site in Nanomaterials Processing and Characterization
(NANOPAC); Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center, University of Central Florida
(May 2002-May 2005; see http://nanotech.research.ucf.edu/nsf-reu/projectsmain.htm).

Invited program proposal reviewer (Mathematics and Science Partnerships program solicitation;
see www.nsf.gov ), Division of Undergraduate Education, National Science Foundation and the
U.S. Department of Education (June, 2002).

International consultant/reviewer, Draft Bermuda Science Standards, Ministry of Education and
Development, Bermuda (2002).

Invited member, Science Content Expert Review Panel/Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test,
Florida Department of Education (2001-present).

Site coordinator (University of Central Florida), Florida Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher
Preparation (1998-2002; statewide co-PI for Inservice activities, Fall 2001-Spring 2002).

Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (National Association for Research in
Science Teaching); Journal of Science Teacher Education (Association for Science Teacher Education); Journal of Chemical Education (American Chemical Society); Electronic Journal of Science Education (no organizational affiliation) (1998-present); MountainRise (international electronic journal for Scholarship of Teaching & Learning; no organizational affiliation), 2004-present; International Journal of Engineering Education (no organizational affiliation), 2005-present; International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (no organizational affiliation); Scientific Journals International (no organizational affiliation), 2007-present.

Co-designer of restructured chemistry laboratory course for science education majors, University
of Central Florida (Science Education program/Department of Chemistry, 1999-2002).

Invited member, U. S. Department of Education Expert Review Panel in Mathematics & Science
Education (1999).

Chair, Research Committee, University of Central Florida/Orlando Science Center Holmes
Partnership (teacher preparation and professional development; 1999-2000).

Invited consultant (science education), Seminole County Public Schools (1999-2000).

Chapter consultant and editorial assistant, International Handbook of Science Education (Editors,
Professor Kenneth Tobin, University of Pennsylvania & Professor Barry Fraser, Curtin
University of Technology, Australia), 1998.

Awards

Recipient, University of Central Florida Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) Award, 2004-2005.
Recipient, University of Central Florida Research Incentive Award (RIA), 2003-2004.
Recipient, University of Central Florida College of Education Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award, 2001-2002.
Recipient, University of Central Florida Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award, 2001-2002.
Recipient, Florida State University Science Education Faculty Appreciation Award, 1997.
Recipient, Teacher of the Year Award, Florida State University Developmental Research School, 1995.

Doctoral dissertation committee memberships

John Egaña (Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education; completed, Summer 2001; member of doctoral committee);
Maria Viego Hedrick (Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Mathematics Education; completed, Fall 2001; member of doctoral committee);
Donna Szpyrka (Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education; completed, Fall 2001; member of doctoral committee);
Gloria Laureano (Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Higher Education; completed, Summer 2003; member of doctoral committee);
Kimberly Dahl (Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education; completed, Summer 2004; member of doctoral committee);
Susan Cooper (Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education; completed, Fall 2004; member of doctoral committee);
Sherry Savrda (Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education; completed, Summer 2006; member of doctoral committee);
Diana Kennen (Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education; in progress, Fall 2007; member of doctoral committee).

Supervising professor, Ed.D. program (specialization area; dissertation)

Lisa Wall-Campeau (Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Science Education, in progress, Fall 2007).

Supervising professor, M.Ed./M.A. program (thesis)

Fada Concepcion (M.Ed., Science Education; completed Spring 2003);
Wendy Richards (M.Ed., Science Education; completed Spring 2003);
Donna Stutin (M.Ed., Science Education; completed Spring 2003);
Jennifer Stickle (M.Ed., Science Education; completed Spring 2003);
Tricia Whisonant (M.Ed., Science Education; completed Spring 2003);
Thomas Underwood (M.A., Science Education; completed, Spring 2004);
Amanda Knight (M.Ed., Science Education; completed, Fall 2005);
Shari Foster-Hennighan (M.Ed., Science Education; completed, Fall 2005);
Meghann Campbell (M.Ed., Science Education; completed, Spring 2006);

Conference presentations (refereed)

Sweeney, A. E. (2007). Educating the next generation of scientists and engineers: Nanotechnology in the K-16 science curriculum. Paper presented at the International Conference on Nano Science and Technology (ICN+T 2007), Stockholm, Sweden, July 2-6, 2007. (international); http://www.congrex.com/ivc17icss13/

Sweeney, A. E. (2007). Teaching about social and ethical issues in nanotechnology and biotechnology research: What do students need to know and why? Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Science, Technology & Society, Baltimore, MD, February 1-3, 2007. (international)

Sweeney, A. E. (2006). Teaching and learning in nanoscale science and engineering: A focus on social & ethical issues and K-16 science education. Paper presented at the Spring 2006 meeting of the Materials Research Society, San Francisco, CA, April 17-21, 2006. (international)

Sweeney, A. E.   (2005). Social and ethical dimensions of research in nanoscale science and technology: Views of students and faculty. Paper accepted for presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Dallas, TX, April 4-7, 2005. (international)

Sweeney, A. E. (2005). Social and ethical dimensions of research in nanoscale science and technology. Paper presented at the Third Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, January 4-7, 2005. (international)

Sweeney, A. E.   (2004). Exploring emerging social and ethical issues in nanoscience and nanotechnology: Implications for K-16 science education and Science-Technology-Society (STS) studies. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Vancouver, Canada, April 1-4, 2004. (international)

Sweeney, A. E.   (2004). Science education in the Caribbean: Research, policy and practice, 1970-present. Invited paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Science Education, University of Reading, U.K., January 7-10, 2004. (international)

Sweeney, A. E. (2003). The promises and perils of nanotechnology: Exploring emerging social and ethical issues. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Science, Technology & Society, Baltimore, MD, February 20-22, 2003. (national)

Sweeney, A. E. & Paradis, J. A. (2002). Developing a laboratory model for the professional preparation of future science teachers: A situated cognition perspective. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA, April 7 -10, 2002. (international)

Sweeney, A. E. (2000). Informal education, science teacher preparation and standards-based reform: The UCF/OSC junior internship program. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA, April 28 - May 1, 2000. (international)

Sweeney, A. E. (1999). Association of Science-Technology Centers' Science Museum and Preservice Education Study: The University of Central Florida/Orlando Science Center Junior Internship Program. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Tampa, FL October 2-5, 1999. (national)

Sweeney, A. E. (1999). The role of personal practice theories in the professional development of a beginning high school chemistry teacher. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Boston, MA, March 28-31, 1999. (international)

Sweeney, A. E. (1999). Incorporating science-technology-society and multicultural    issues in a science teacher education course: Successes, challenges and possibilities. Paper presented at the Annual International Meeting of the    Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Austin, TX, January 14-17, 1999. (international)

Sweeney, A. E. (1998). Language, discourse and learning in science: Improving professional practice through action research. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Diego, CA, April 19-22, 1998. (international)

Sweeney, A. E. (1997). Informal science education, science teacher preparation and standards based reform: Establishing the links. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Wakulla Springs, FL, November 7-8, 1997. (regional)

Sweeney, A. E. (1996). Teacher beliefs, cultural and linguistic diversity, and the discourse community of science: An emergent theoretical analysis. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Smyrna, GA, November 15-16, 1996. (regional)

Sweeney, A. E. (1996). Language and culture in the U.S. public education system: Emergent cultural and political issues. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO, March 30 - April 3, 1996. (international)

Conference presentations (non-refereed)

Sweeney, A. E. (2007). Educating the next generation of scientists and engineers: Nanotechnology in the K-16 science curriculum. Invited presentation, Miami Dade County Public Schools (science teacher professional development conference), Miami, FL, September 7-8, 2007 (regional).

Sweeney, A. E. (2007). Educating the next generation of scientists and engineers: Nanotechnology in the K-16 science curriculum. Invited presentation given at the 1st Annual International Nanoscience Student Conference, Silkeborg, Denmark, July 7, 2007. (international); http://www.inascon.org

Sweeney, A. E. (2007). Educating the next generation of scientists and engineers: Nanotechnology in the K-16 science curriculum. Invited presentation given at the 31st Annual SECME Summer Institute, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, June 29, 2007. (national); http://www.secme.org

Sweeney, A. E. (2006). Teaching and learning in nanosale science and engineering: What do K-16 students need to know? Invited presentation given at the National Center for Learning & Teaching in Nanoscale Science & Engineering Education Second Annual Symposium, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA August 6-9, 2006. (national);

Sweeney, A. E.   (2005). Teaching and learning in nanoscale science and engineering: A focus on social & ethical issues and K-16 science education. Invited presentation given at the Institute of Nanotechnology conference (“Nanotechnology: Education and training for the future”), London, England, December 6-7, 2005. (international)

Sweeney, A. E. (2005). Incorporating nanoscale science concepts in undergraduate science teacher preparation courses. Invited presentation given at the National Center for Learning & Teaching in Nanoscale Science & Engineering Education First Annual Symposium, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL August 15-16, 2005. (national)

Sweeney, A. E. (2001). Science and mathematics teacher inservice report. Presentation given at the National Science Foundation/Florida Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation Third Annual Symposium, February 23-24, 2001, Orlando, FL.   (state)

Sweeney, A. E. (1999). Association of Science-Technology Centers' Science Museum and Preservice Education Study: The University of Central Florida/Orlando Science Center Junior Internship Program. Workshop and paper presented at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Office of Grants and Special Programs 1999 Program Directors Meeting, Chevy Chase, MD, October 11-13, 1999. (national)

Sweeney, A. E. (1997). Assessment issues impacting language and the learning of science. Workshop/presentation given at the Program in Mathematics and Science Education (PROMASE) ‘Teachers as Researchers Conference’, August 11-15, 1997, Miami, FL, in collaboration with Florida State University, Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade. (regional)

Other presentations (non-refereed)

Sweeney, A. E. (2006). Strategies for professional success in the business/work environment. Presentation given to prospective business, accounting and finance majors as part of an invited guest speaker series, Florida Technical College, February 8, 2006. (local)

Sweeney, A. E. (2000). Becoming a science/mathematics teacher. Presentation given to Orange County (Orlando, FL) high school students as part of the Summer Career Exploration Module, Minority Programs in Education, UCF College of Education, July 5, 2000. (local)

Professional organizations

New York Academy of Sciences
Materials Research Society
International Association for Science, Technology & Society
Institute of Nanotechnology (U.K.)
Royal Society of Chemistry   (U.K.)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
(Member, Equity Committee, 2002-2003; Member, Journal of Research in Science Teaching
Editorial Review Board, 2003-2006)
Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
(Member, Journal of Science Teacher Education Editorial Review Board, 2003-2005)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

University/college/departmental committees

Member, University Bookstore Advisory Committee (Fall 2000-Fall 2002)
Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Standards Committee (UCF College of Education, Fall 2000-Spring 2003).
Member, Chair Search Committee (Department of Teaching & Learning Principles, Fall 2001-Summer 2002).
Member, Secondary Mathematics Education Search Committee (Department of Teaching & Learning Principles, Fall 2002-Spring 2003).
Member, NCATE accreditation committee (Accreditation Standard 5: Faculty Qualifications, Performance & Development, UCF College of Education, Spring 2003-Fall 2005).
Member, Promotion & Tenure Committee (Department of Teaching & Learning Principles, Spring 2003-Spring 2006).
Member, UCF College of Education Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award Committee, 2004.
Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Standards Committee (UCF College of Education, Spring 2005-present).