Chemical and Physical Sciences
Wilson Hall Room 318
Tarin Weiss
Biography
Dr. Weiss joined the Department in Fall 2007 and teaches courses in science education, geology, and physical science. Her primary interests focus on how students learn science and best teaching practices K-16. She is a regular and committee member of, and presents at meetings sponsored by, the National Association of Geology Teachers (NAGT), Geological Society of America (GSA), the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST). She presents at the local and national level on topics related to teaching and learning and the Geology of Massachusetts. Recently, she has published for NAGT’s In the Trenches and NEIGC’s annual geology field trip guide.
Education
Ed.D., University of Massachusetts, in science and math education (2003)
M.S., University of Wisconsin, in science education (1992)
B.S., University of Massachusetts, in geology (1986)
Courses Taught
GEOL 0101/0102 Physical Geology
GEOL 0205 Environmental Geology
HNRS 0301/GEOL 0399 A Sense of Place
GNSC 0101 Physical Science
EDUC 0329 Applications to Teaching & Learning Science
EDUC 0330 Field Experience 2: Theory to Practice
Areas of Research
How students learn science and best teaching practices K-16
Publications
Recently, she has published for NAGT’s In the Trenches and NEIGC’s annual geology field trip guide.
Professional Service
- Committee member of the National Association of Geology Teachers (NAGT)
- Committee member of the Geological Society of America (GSA)
- Committee member of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
- Committee member of the Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers (MAST)
