The STEM Education would like to congratulate Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Justin McFadden, for accepting the Assistant Professor of Science Education position in the Department of Early Childhood & Elementary Education at the University of Louisville. Beginning in the fall, Justin will teach elementary science methods. Justin is looking forward to working with his three new colleagues, Tom Tretter, Sherri Brown, and another new hire that begins in the summer. Much like the STEM Education Center, Justin’s new department and colleagues have strong connections with the local and statewide school systems; Justin is looking forward to continuing outreach work within his new community. The Department of Early Childhood & Elementary Education at the University of Louisville recently received a $5 million donation from the Mary K. Oxley Foundation. This money will hopefully support further research opportunities for Justin and his colleagues.

Justin McFadden began working at the STEM Education Center in 2011. He has been a graduate research assistant on a variety of projects such as EngrTEAMS and the WSC/River Run project. He has also taught courses in the initial licensure program for pre-service science teachers.

The STEM Education Center will miss Justin but wish him the best of luck in his new position.