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Fundamentally, integrated approaches to research-based scientific literacy must be developed to effectively cross disciplines, include stakeholders and situate research efforts into the consciousness of learners of all ages.  Meaningful approaches to this challenge address education at all levels- students, teachers, and public.  Further, meaningful opportunities exist to engage learners and the public synchronously as well as asynchronously into the processes, results and implications of research efforts.  These efforts can be found in traditional venues such as print media and course materials, and also in emerging media and technologically enhanced web-based platforms. Addressing many entry points into the education system- and beyond -while supporting an online collection of materials supports learners and provides the infrastructure for learning at the speed of research.  

Dr. Hougham is faculty at the University of Wisconsin- Madison where he supports the delivery of a wide range of science education topics to K-12 students, graduate students, and in-service teachers. Justin’s scholarship is in the areas of place-based pedagogies, STEM education, and education for sustainability. Justin has taught 17 different undergraduate and graduate courses as well as instructed over 1000 days in the field. He continues to teach courses, clinics, and trainings that develop pedagogies in experiential education.