Staci Thomas

Teaching Assistant Professor

Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences

BIO & RESEARCH INTERESTs

Staci Thomas is a 1998 OSU graduate of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, but for the past two decades her career has focused on teaching and learning in science. Her experience in science education varies from high school classroom teacher experience, university teaching, and working with a grant-supported teacher professional development program. As a Teaching Instructor in the SMED program, she contributes years of practical classroom experience and academic knowledge of science and science education.

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

  • Teaching Assistant Professor
    Oklahoma State University, Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States5 Aug 2024 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate Director, Center for Research in STEM Teaching and Learning
    Oklahoma State University, School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences, Stillwater, United States1 Jul 2024 - present
  • Visiting Teaching Instructor, Science Education
    Oklahoma State University, School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences, Stillwater, United States7 Aug 2023 - 31 May 2024
  • Science Teacher
    Hooks High School, Hooks, TX, United States1 Aug 2013 - 31 May 2023
  • Clinical Faculty/TRC Assistant Project Director
    Texas A&M University – Texarkana, Texarkana, United States1 Sep 2005 - 31 May 2013
  • Science Teacher
    Redwater High School, Redwater, TX, United States6 Aug 2001 - 17 Dec 2004

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction
    Texas Tech University, Lubbock, United States13 Aug 2012 - 16 Dec 2017
  • Master of Science in Biochemistry
    Texas State University, San Marcos, United States17 Aug 1998 - 18 May 2001
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, United States21 Aug 1995 - 15 May 1998

FACULTY/STAFF OR STUDENT

  • Faculty/Staff

CAMPUS

  • Oklahoma State University - Stillwater

DEPARTMENT

  • Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences