Biography
Adam Bennion is an assistant professor at Brigham Young University in the Physics and Astronomy department. He teaches and does research in the physical science teacher training programs that license secondary science teachers. He is currently doing research on preservice teachers’ beliefs about high leverage science teaching practices and integrating new and relevant technologies into science classrooms.
Research Interests
Physical science teacher development, Teaching science with technology, High leverage teaching practices, and Physics Education ResearchTeaching Interests
Physics teaching methods courses or inquiry courses, Introductory Physics lecture and lab courses, Methods courses integrating technology and engineering with science teaching.Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Studies - Science Education , University of Michigan (2021)
- Masters of Education, Administrative and Supervisory Licensure , Southern Utah University (2011)
- Bachelor of Science, Physics Teaching , Math Education, Brigham Young University (2007)
Licenses and Certifications
- State of Utah, Professional Educator License (2007 - 2025)
Honors and Awards
- Outstanding Physics Educator, Utah Science Teacher Association (2012 - Present)
Memberships
- American Association of Physics Teachers (2021 - Present)
- Association for Science Teacher Educators (2020 - Present)
- National Association for Research in Science Teaching (2017 - Present)
- Utah Science Teachers Association (2007 - Present)
Professional Citizenship
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Science Education (2023 - Present)
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Internation Journal of Science Education (2022 - Present)
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, ASTE (2021 - Present)
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, NARST (2018 - Present)
- Conference-Related Role, AAPT (2022 - 2022)