Leslie Atkins

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Leslie Atkins

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4535-7348
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    20062022

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    Dr. Leslie Atkins joined Boise State University’s Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Foundational Studies’ IDoTeach Program in 2016. Dr. Atkins received her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Maryland studying analogies as categorization phenomena. She has received several grants, including an NSF grant to transform writing and literacy practices in the inquiry classroom. Prior to coming to Boise State Dr. Atkins taught at California State University - Chico where she received the Professional Achievement Honor – a recognition for faculty who are providing “unique and exciting learning opportunities for students.” Her research interests focus on the technique of teaching science to students by having them do experiments and participate in scientific debates.

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 4 - Quality Education

    External positions

    Associate Professor, California State University, Chico

    1 Jan 2011 → 1 Jan 2016

    Associate Research Scientist, LessonLab Research Institute

    1 Jan 2006 → 1 Jan 2007

    Postdoctoral Researcher, Dartmouth College

    1 Jan 2004 → 1 Jan 2006

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    • 10 Article
    • 5 Conference contribution
    • 3 Chapter
    • 2 Comment/debate

    • Disciplinary Design and Design Thinking in Scientific Inquiry

      Atkins, L. & Moran, S. K., 2022, International Collaboration toward Educational Innovation for All: Overarching Research, Development, and Practices - 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2022. Chinn, C., Tan, E., Chan, C. & Kali, Y. (eds.). p. 881-884 4 p. (Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

    • Editorial: Focused Collection: Curriculum Development: Theory into Design

      Harrer, B. W., Sayre, E. C. & Atkins Elliott, L., 4 Dec 2020, In: Physical Review Physics Education Research. 16, 2, 020002.

      Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

      Open Access
      1 Scopus citations

    • Modeling Potential Energy of the Gaussian Gun

      Elliott, L. A., Bolliou, A., Irving, H. & Jackson, D., Nov 2019, In: Physics Teacher. 57, 8, p. 520-522 3 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

      5 Scopus citations

    • On the Importance of Engaging Students in Crafting Definitions

      Little, A. & Atkins Elliott, L., Sep 2018, In: Physics Teacher. 56, 6, p. 355-357 3 p.

      Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

    • Engaging Future Teachers in Having Wonderful Ideas

      Atkins, L. J. & Salter, I. Y., 2015, Recruiting and Educating Future Physics Teachers: Case Studies and Effective Practices.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

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