Biographical Statement:
I am Clinical Assistant Professor of Science Education at IUPUC, District Director X of NSTA and
the Indiana Science Matters state coordinator. Prior to coming to Columbus, I was an Assistant
Professor of Science Education and Lecturer in Biology at SUNY-Oneonta, an Assistant Professor
Science Education at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, and taught high school science in
Elkhart, IN. I am an active member of Indiana’s science and education communities; I serve on
the Board of Advisors for the Indiana Natural Resources Education Council, and am co chair and
an educational advisor to Space Port Indiana. I serve as a founding member of the International
Virtual STEM Classroom, which develops ways to use technologies to engage K-12 and post-secondary
learners across the globe in standards-based, best practice STEM instruction, and am the tournament
director of the FIRST Lego League qualifying tournament in Columbus.
Current Professional Activities:
National Science Teachers Association - District X director, Special Education Advisory Board, Pre-service
Educator committee, manuscript reviewer for The Science Teacher, 2010 Science Congress Planning Committee
Board of Advisors for the Natural Resources Education Council
Co-chair Board of Advisors & Educational Consultant Space Port Indiana
Association of Science Teacher Educators Long range Planning Committee
Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Incorporated ex-officio board member
Courses Taught:
- EDUC E328 Science in the Elementary School
- EDUC M305 Field Experience: Block IIB
- EDUC W505 Hands on Math & Science GR 4-10
- EDUC Q200 Introductory Inquiry Skills (High School)
Education:
B.S. Microbiology, 1982 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
M.S. Environmental Science and Education, 1987 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education, 1994 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Recent Publications:
Conference Presentations:
Bailey, B. & Baird, K. A. (2009) NSTA Student Chapter Session: Becoming a Leader in the Profession
NSTA National Conference. New Orleans, LA
Baird, K. A., Pocock, A. S. and Fuehne, J. P. (2009) Using FIRST Lego League to Promote Global Awareness
Through Robotics
NSTA National Conference. New Orleans, LA
Koenecke, W. (2009) NSTA Student Chapter Faculty Advisor Roundtable-
NSTA National Conference. New Orleans, LA
Musselman, M.; et al. (2009) NSTA Student Chapter Share-a-Thon
NSTA National Conference. New Orleans, LA
Awadly , M. et al. (2008) NSTA Student Chapter Share-a-Thon
NSTA National Conference. Boston, MA
Baird, K. ., et al. (2008) International Virtual STEM Classroom: Engaging Students Around the World in
Science
NSTA National Conference. Boston, MA
Fuehne, J. P., & Baird, K. A. (2008) Sharpening the Edge in Science.
NSTA National Conference. Boston, MA
Koenecke, W. (2008) NSTA Student Chapter Faculty Advisor Roundtable-
NSTA National Conference. Boston, MA
Published Papers:
Fuehne, J. P., & Baird, K. A. (2009). A Multi-Disciplinary Summer Camp: LEGO Mindstorms for Students and Teachers.
Technology Interface Journal, 9(2).
http://technologyinterface.nmsu.edu.
Baird, K. A. & Lentz, V. M. (submitted) Photosynthesis: A Hands-on Lab that Really Works.
The Hoosier Science Teacher
Civic Engagement:
FIRST Lego League qualifying tournament director
BSCS Science Mentors network
Kiwanis International President 2006-2007, President Elect 2005-2006 Vice President 2004-2005 Service
projects such as pancake feast, chicken bar-b-que, ethnic expo parade co-coordinator and Adopt a
Duck for Kids
My Full Curriculum Vitae
