STACY BAKER

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extremebiology@gmail.com

www.extremebiology.net/blog

Academic Objective



To examine the use of technology in science education and how it can be used to increase female interest in STEM-related careers.

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Professional Preparation

In progress        M.S. Science Education

Teacher's College, Columbia University, New York City

2008            Georgia State Biology Teacher Certification, Grades 6-12

University of Georgia, Athens

2002            B.S. Zoology

Washington State University, Pullman

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Teaching Appointments



Upper School Biology Teacher & Science Outreach Coordinator

Staten Island Academy (2009-Present)

General & honors biology, AP biology, and evolutionary biology instructor. Academic advisor. Create opportunities for students to interact 1:1 with international scientists. Connect students with extracurricular science opportunities, conferences, and field trips. Improve science literacy in school's K-12 student body by creating and managing unique student opportunities within the New York City area and abroad.



Upper School Biology Teacher

The Calverton School (2008-2009)

General biology & AP biology instructor. Academic advisor. Technology committee member.



Upper School Biology Teacher

Mount Pisgah School (2005-2008)

AP biology, general & honors biology, and environmental sociology instructor. Developed school's first AP biology curriculum. Designed and managed Adventures in Science Night, a 3rd-5th grade evening of fun science activities. Technology committee member.

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Education-related Appointments



Participatory Media Committee Member

National Association of Biology Teachers (Spring 2010-present)

Working with three other committee members, developed a plan for the Board of Directors to increase the use of participatory media in the NABT community.  The purpose is to attract and retain members as well as educate biology teachers about new technology strategies in the classroom. Currently produce short, video lessons for teachers on how to use technology in the classroom.  Videos are published on the NABT website.

 

Standardized Testing and Teacher Performance Scorer

Educational Testing Service (2008-present)

Grade the Praxis II middle school science exam and the AP Biology exam for the ETS.  Goal is to increase knowledge of standardized testing development and recognize the different strategies available to improve students’ success on standardized tests.  Starting in January 2011, evaluate teacher performance videos as part of an ETS collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in order to test new strategies to assess teacher performance.



Biology Textbook Teacher’s Edition Writer

CK12 (Summer 2009)

Created an assessment package for an online biology textbook produced by CK12.  Developed teacher strategies, lab activities, quizzes, and tests for several chapters of the biology textbook.  Designed these products for chapters on Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, evolution, and population genetics.  

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Publications



Baker, S. (accepted). Determining evolutionary relationships using BLAST. The College

Board AP Biology Laboratory Manual. College Entrance Examination Board.

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Grant Activity



Baker, S. (2009). Experiencing science: Field trip to Science Online conference.

Richmond County Savings Bank. $3500.

Baker, S. (2010). Experiencing science: Field trip to Science Online conference.

Richmond County Savings Bank. $3500.

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Research Activity



Research & Curriculum Design, Cellular & Molecular Biology Department

Yale University (Summer 2009 & Summer 2010)

Under an NIH grant (Project #5R01NS056443-04) and the direction of Dr. Michael Nitabach at Yale University, measured circadian rhythm disturbance in Drosophila melanogaster caused by genetic expression of a spider venom gene.  Designed a high school biology Drosophila curriculum to be piloted in spring 2011.

Research Activity continued



Grant Reviewer for the 2009 Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program

National Science Foundation (March 2009)

The ITEST program is designed to increase the number of students who enter and are prepared for a STEM-related career.  Received invitation from the head of the program, David Campbell, to rate grant proposals based on their intellectual merit and broader impact.   Improved grant writing skills and understanding of the educational research process.  

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Media Appearances



Baker, S., Flatow, I., & Kroto, H. (2009, September 25). Building science education [Radio   

broadcast]. Ira Flatow (producer). Science Friday. NYC. National Public Radio. 

<http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/200909253>

Baker, S., Greer, B., Martin, E., & Prescott, V. (2009, February 19). Science class on Youtube

[Radio broadcast]. Avisay Artsy (producer). Word of Mouth. New Hampshire Public Radio. <http://www.nhpr.org/node/22035>

Carse, K. (2009, October 7). Science class at SI Academy gets worldwide play. Staten Island 

Advance. <http://www.silive.com/eastshore/index.ssf/2009/10/science_class_at_si_acade

my_ge.html>

Dolgin, E. (2009, January 23). Blogging biology: A high school biology teacher brings Web 2.0

into the classroom. The Scientist. <http://www.the-scientist.com/news/display/55349/>

Engaging tomorrow's leaders. (2007). Earthwatch Journal, 22-23.



Shapiro, D. (2008, April 24). Blogging for science education. NSTA Reports, 19(9), 1-2. 

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Participation at Professional Meetings



Baker, S. (2007). Teaching with technology. Presented at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.

October.

Baker, S. (2008). Using blogs to improve science literacy. Presented at the National Association

of Science Teachers regional conference, Portland, OR. November.

Baker, S. (2009). How the Facebook generation does it. Presented at the Science Online

conference, Sigma Xi, NC. January.

Baker, S. (2010). Blogging the future - The use of online media in the next generation of

scientists. Presented at the Science Online conference, Sigma Xi, NC. January.

Baker, S. (2010). Using blogs in science education. Presented at the New York Independent

School Association's "Teaching with technology" conference, Brooklyn, NY. April.

Participation at Professional Meetings (continued)



Baker, S. (2010). B(io)logs! How to use blogs in biology education. Presented at the National 

Association of Biology Teachers national conference, Minneapolis, MN. November.

Baker, S. (2010). Using Twitter in the classroom. Presented at the National Association of

Biology Teachers national conference, Minneapolis, MN. November.

Baker, S., Collins, S., & Shanahan, M. (expected 2011). Still waiting for a superhero...science 

education needs YOU! Presented at the Science Online conference, Sigma Xi, NC.

January.

Baker, S., Finneran, K., Kirshenbaum, S., Klein, A., & Pimm, S. (2009). Science education and 

science citizenship. Presented at the New York Academy of Sciences meeting "A Dangerous Divide: The Two Cultures in the 21st Century," New York City. NY. May. <http://www.nyas.org/two-cultures>

Baker, S., & Heyden, R. (2010). Media and community comes to NABT. Presented at the

National Association of Biology Teachers national conference, Minneapolis, MN.

November.

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Education-related Activities



Student Blog Manager

Nature Publishing Group (Fall 2010 – present)

Manage student blog articles for Nature Publishing Group. In response to the international success of class blog, Extreme Biology, Nature SciTable editor, Ilona Miko, initiated contact to implement a student-run blog on the Nature website.  Six current 9th grade biology students blog for Nature.



Administrator of a Biology Teachers Online Social Network

The Synapse (2008 – present)

In 2008, collaborated with several nationwide biology teachers to create an online social network for biology teachers.  Currently, continue as a site administrator which allows for testing out new teaching strategies and acquiring advice from a vast number of practicing science teachers.  It is also an excellent resource for dissemination of research projects regarding the use of technology in the classroom. <http://thesynapse.ning.com>



Judge for the 2010 Research Blogging Awards

SEED Media Group (February 2010)

Invited to be a judge for the 2010 SEED Media Group Research Blogging competition by Dave Munger, editor.  Research Blogging is a news aggregating website that collects expert online analysis of peer-reviewed science research.  Evaluated articles submitted to the competition in several categories and chose 5-10 finalists for each award. <http://www.researchblogging.org>

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Collaborators

 

Marlo Bendau (One Nation Films), Jean Brainard (CK12 Textbooks), David Campbell (National Science Foundation), Sophia Collins (I'm A Scientist), Michael Doyle (The Synapse), Debra Garcia (The Synapse), Robin Heyden (Pearson), Elissa Hoffman (The Synapse), Sheril Kirshenbaum (Discover Magazine), Margaret Lynch (CK12 Textbooks), Colin Matheson (The Synapse), Ilona Miko (Nature Publishing Group), Dave Munger (Research Blogging), Erin Nash (The Synapse), Sean Nash (The Synapse), Michael Nitabach (Yale University), Lea Oksman (Yale University), Marie-Claire Shanahan (University of Alberta), LaTanya Sharpe (College Board), Juli Weiss (CK12 Textbooks), Glen Westbroek (The Synapse), Doug Wilkin (CK12 Textbooks), Bora Zivokvic (Public Library of Science)

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Additional Experiences



Assistant Biologist

University of Alaska (Summer 2004)

Under the supervision of Dr. Alan Springer, collected blood and lipid samples from eight species of seabird to determine how upper trophic-level predators respond to long-term climate change.



Research Assistant

College of William and Mary (Spring 2004)

Collected seabird spring migration data under the supervision of Dr. Bill Williams.



Wildlife Technician

International Bird Research Center (Fall 2003)

Supervised the rehabilitation of injured and oiled seabirds. Managed a wildlife rescue team in the capturing of distressed birds.

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Awards



2008 International Edublog Award for Best Class Blog

2006 Georgia Perimeter College Stars Rising Teacher Award