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Joseph Zawicki

Associate Professor Science And Math Complex 276
Phone: +17168783800
Email: zawickjl@buffalostate.edu

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D., Learning & Instruction, SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
  • MSEd, Science Education, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
  • BA in Biology, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY

 

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Citizen of the Year (2020) Erie-Niagara Chapter, New York State Society of Professional Engineers
  • Outstanding Campus Partner Award (2020) Student Affairs, SUNY Buffalo State University
  • President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Advisement (2011) SUNY Buffalo State University

 

COURSES OFFERED

  • SED 311: Problem Solving in Physical Science
  • SED 313: Problem Solving in Earth Science
  • SED 650: Research in Science Education
  • SED 677: Initial Middle School Science Teaching Experience
  • SED 678: Initial High School Science Teaching Experience

  • SED 679: Seminar in Secondary Science Education

     

TEACHING & RESEARCH INTERESTS & EXPERTISE

The Interface of Science and Technology

My recent interests include the interface of technology, society, and education. I am particularly interested in how we are preparing students for the rapid advances in technology.

 

CURRENT COLLABORATIVE SERVICE & INVOLVEMENT

  • Region 10 Director, Board Secretary (2023-Date) International Association of Torch Clubs
  • Co-President (2022-Date) New York State STEM Education Collaborative
  • Secretary (2017-2022) New York State STEM Education Collaborative
  • President (2017-Date) Western New York STEM Hub
  • Founding Board Member (2013-Date) Western New York STEM Hub
  • Technology Coordinator (2002-2019) Western New York Regional Science and Engineering Fair
  • Specialty Program Area (SPA) Reviewer (2007-2010) National Science Teachers Association
  • Physics Director-at-Large (2003-2006) Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS)
  • Physics & College Subject Area Representative (2002-Date) Northwestern Section, STANYS
  • Panel Member (2001-Present) New York State Science Education Consortium

 

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Liu, X., Zawicki, J. L., & Arnold, J. (2006). Using data to reform science instruction. In J. Gess-Newsome (Ed.), Reforming secondary science instruction, 77-89. National Science Teachers Association: NSTA Press.
  • Vagidov, N. Z., & Mitin, V., & Petrou, A. C., & Zawicki, J. L. (2013, June), Synergy of Educational Tools in Teaching of a New Lecture/Lab Course on Electromagnetic Fields and Waves. Paper presented at 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2—22510
  • Zawicki, J. L., & Jabot, M. (2002). Analysis of the June 2002 Regents physics exam. Perspectives.

 

He is currently chairing the Teacher Education Council and also provides service to the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office.