Mike Zeilik, Professor
Research Interests:
My current research focuses on learning and how to improve it in introductory courses
for the novice, non-science major student. I have pioneered large-scale astronomy education research at the university level, supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and NASA. I am internationally known for innovations in astronomy education, astronomy for the general public, and astronomy workshops for in-service teachers. I have authored four books, over 100 professional articles, and given over 200 talks to professional and lay audiences. I have worked as a Senior Research Fellow with the National Institute for Science Education on issues of classroom assessment to improve learning. I am also a founding member of the Collaboration for Astronomy Education Research (CAER), which developed the Astronomy Diagnostic Test used nationally.