Research

Grote, K., Borrok, D., Schwartze, M., Meek, A. & Kania-Gosche, B. (2021) GP-IN: Getting your feet wet: Advancing geoscience education using water-based field experiences. National Science Foundation. Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into the Earth, Ocean, Polar, and Atmospheric & Geosciences. $294,245. Funded.

Schuman, J., Schwartze, M. & Kania-Gosche, B. (2021). Exploring STEM Barriers for Rural Students: Perceptions from Caucasian and African American High School Students. Educational Research Grant. Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence, Missouri S&T. $4,500. Funded.

Schwartze, M. (2018). The Impact of Classroom Design on Active Learning. Educational Research Grant. Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence, Missouri S&T. $5000. Funded.

Westenberg, D., Samaranayake, V., Olbricht, G., & Schwartze, M. (2018). Science Education and Quantitative Literacy: An Inquiry-Based Approach. Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. $215,882.67. Funded.

High School students completing a field trip with the Getting Your Feet Wet NSF grant.