Ian J. Quitadamo Central Washington University

Presentations

International Conferences

Kurtz, M.J., Quitadamo, I.J., Palmquist, B.,Sorey, T., and Pratt-Sitaula,B. Developing Electronic Portfolios to Assess Student Performance Relative to National and State Science Education Standards: A Collaborative Process. Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference. Clearwater, FL. Jan. 2007.

Quitadamo, I.J. and Kurtz, M.J. Writing to Improve: Critical Thinking Performance in General Education Biology. Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference. Portland, OR. Jan. 2006.

Britto, M. and Quitadamo, I.J. Using Web Tools to Develop and Assess Information and Technology Literacy Skills. E-Learn 2005 World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education. Vancouver, BC. Oct. 2005.

Kurtz, M.J., Oursland, M., and Quitadamo, I.J. Just-in-Time Technology That Supports Cougar Research Across the Curriculum. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference. Phoenix, AZ. Mar. 2005.

Quitadamo, I.J. and Brown, A. Effective Online Learning at Western Governors University. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Orlando, FL. Mar. 2001.

National Conferences

Quitadamo, I.J., Johnson, J.E., Kurtz, M.J., and Thomas, C. Using Community-Based Inquiry to Transform Faculty and Student Critical Thinking in STEM Courses. American Association for the Advancement of Science Vision and Change National Conference. Washington, DC. Aug. 2013.

Quitadamo, I.J., Duncan, T., Sievers, E., and Olson, R. A Scientific Process to Improve Digital Assessment of Critical Thinking in Majors Biology. Society for Advancement of Biology Education Research National Conference. Twin-Cities, MN. Jul. 2013.

Quitadamo, I.J. and Windelspecht, M. Elevating the Learning Experience: Improving Critical Thinking in Majors Biology. Texas Community College Teachers Association. Houston, TX. Feb. 2013.

Quitadamo, I.J., Johnson, J.E., Kurtz, M.J., and Thomas, C. Community-Based Inquiry Builds Faculty Capacity and Student Critical Thinking in STEM Courses. Society for Advancement of Biology Education Research National Conference. Twin-Cities, MN. Jul. 2012.

Quitadamo, I.J., Duncan, T., Sievers, E., and Olson, R. A Strategy to Increase the Bloom’s Level of Majors Biology Digital Assessments. Society for Advancement of Biology Education Research National Conference. Twin-Cities, MN. Jul. 2012.

Quitadamo, I.J. Tools for Lifelong Learning: Using Community-based Inquiry to Improve Critical Thinking Performance in General Education Science. Project Kaleidoscope National Assembly. Washington, DC. Oct. 2006.

Quitadamo, I.J. and DePaepe, J. Promoting Success in an Accountability-Based Environment: Using LiveText Assessment Data to Drive Curriculum Development, Faculty Performance, and Program Policy. 4^th Annual LiveText Collaboration Conference. Chicago, IL. Jul. 2005.

Quitadamo, I.J., and Brown, A. Teaching Style and Instructional Design in Online Learning Environments. National Educational Computing Conference, Chicago, IL. Jun. 2001.

Regional Conferences

Goeden, T.J., Kurtz, M.J., Thomas, C., and Quitadamo, I.J. Community-Based Inquiry: An Instructional Method to Improve Critical Thinking and Promote Gender and Ethnic Equity. American Chemical Society Northwest Regional Meeting. June 24, 2012.

Quitadamo, I.J. Using Community-based Inquiry to Foster Students’ Critical Thinking. Curriculum for the Bioregion Conference. Ellensburg, WA. February 24, 2012.

Quitadamo, I.J. Using Engineering and Design to Improve Pre-Service Critical Thinking. Washington Teachers of Teachers of Science Conference. Seattle, WA. Dec. 2011.

Quitadamo, I.J. Community-based Inquiry to Improve Pre-service Critical Thinking in Science. Northwest Association of Teacher Educators Conference. Ellensburg, WA. April 2010.

Quitadamo, I.J. and Siegel-Vexler, S. Informed and Responsive STEM Teacher Preparation: The Role of Best-Practice Research. Washington Teachers of Teachers of Science Conference. Spokane, WA. May 2009.

Quitadamo, I.J. A Mind of Their Own: Using Community-based Inquiry to Improve Pre-service Critical Thinking. Washington Science Teachers Association Conference. Moses Lake, WA. Mar. 2009.

Quitadamo, I.J. Yakima Watershed Activities to Enhance Research in Schools. 3^rd Annual Faculty Serving Washington Conference. Olympia, WA. Jan. 2008.

Quitadamo, I.J. Alternative Energy as an Integrating Context for Science Inquiry and Community Engagement. Washington Teachers of Teachers of Science Conference. Pullman, WA. June 2007.

Quitadamo, I.J. Tools for Lifelong Learning: Using Environmental Inquiry to Improve Undergraduate Critical Thinking. Washington Science Teachers Association Conference. Spokane, WA. Oct. 2006.

Quitadamo, I.J. and Kurtz, M.J. Tools for Lifelong Learning: Using Environmental Inquiry to Improve Undergraduate Critical Thinking. Washington State Teachers of Teachers of Science Conference. Pullman, WA. June 2006.

Kurtz, M.J. and Quitadamo, I.J. Using the Environment to Integrate the Sciences: An Inquiry Course for Elementary Teachers. Washington State Teachers of Teachers of Science Conference. Pullman, WA. June 2006.

Quitadamo, I.J. Research in Critical Thinking: Scientific Evaluation of Educational Innovation. Washington Science Teachers Association Conference. Oct. 2005.

Quitadamo, I.J. Tools for Lifelong Learning: The Effects of Small Group Collaborative Writing on Critical Thinking Performance in General Education Biology. Washington State Teachers of Teachers of Science Conference. Pullman, WA. May 2005.

Kurtz, M.J. and Quitadamo, I.J. Project CAT: Authentic Research in the Classroom. Washington State Teachers of Teachers of Science Conference. Pullman, WA. May 2005.

Quitadamo, I.J. A Quantitative Assessment Model for Measurement of Undergraduate Critical Thinking. National Science Teachers Association Northwest Regional Conference. Seattle, WA. Nov. 2004.

Quitadamo, I.J. A Quantitative Assessment Model for Measurement of Undergraduate Critical Thinking. Pacific Northwest Higher Education Assessment Conference. Portland, OR. May 2004.

Quitadamo, I.J., Crouch, G. and Brahler, C.J. Assessing the Effect of Collaborative Learning in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry. 57th Northwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society. Spokane, WA. Jun. 2002.

Quitadamo, I.J. Effects of Teaching Style and Instructional Design in Online Learning Environments. Northwest Council for Computer Education, Spokane, WA. Mar. 2001.

Institutes and Workshops

At Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA:

Invited Presenter: How to Use Active Learning Strategies to Improve Student Learning. Central Washington University. Sept. 18, 2013.

Invited Presenter: Keys to National Success: Using Community-Based Inquiry to Transform STEM Courses
and Improve Critical Thinking. Marquette University. Sept. 12, 2013.

Invited Co-presenter: Using Case Studies and Other Strategies to Improve Student Engagement and Critical Thinking. ReSource. Central Washington University. Jan. 31, 2013.

Invited Co-presenter: Neurological Foundations of Critical Thinking and Implications for Learning. National Science Foundation Noyce SMART Scholars Summer Institute. Central Washington University. Aug. 4, 2011.

Invited Presenter: Innovative Digital Tools to Increase Student Learning and Improve Faculty Workflow. University of Washington. Apr. 15, 2011.

Co-presenter for CWU Chairs Forum for Assessment Best Practices. Sept. 10, 2009.

Co-presenter for CWU Faculty Development Day for Assessment and Continuous Improvement. Dec. 3, 2007.

Co-developer for Yakima WATERS Summer Institute. July, 2007.

Co-developer for North Central Watershed Inquiry Institute. Aug. 2005, 2006.

Co-organizer for Creating Valid and Reliable Tests. Sept. 2004.

Co-organizer/presenter for Critical Thinking: Assessment and Research Base. Sept. 2003.

At Washington State University, Pullman, WA:

PT3 GeekWeek: WSU faculty development for Colleges of Science, Education, and Liberal Arts. May 2001, 2002.

PT3 GeekWeek Instructor for:

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  The Internet, WWW, and Email; HTML and Webpage Editors; Introduction to Online Learning
  

PT3 GeekSpeak Presenter for:

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  Q and A on the Internet and WWW. Feb. 2001.
  
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  HTML and Webpage Editors: The Basics of Making Webpages. Nov. 2000.
  

Seminars

At Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA:

Invited Presenter: Evaluating the Utility of GMO Foods: Using Critical Thinking to Make Informed Decisions. Kittitas Valley Hospital Diabetes Support Group. October 9, 2013.

Invited Presenter: The Everyday Science of Learning: How to Use Critical Thinking for Lifelong Success. CWU Center for Excellence in Science and Math Education. September 10, 2013.

Invited Presenter: Keys to National Success: Using Community-Based Inquiry to Transform STEM Courses and Improve Critical Thinking. Marquette University, WI. September 13, 2013.

Invited Presenter: Teaching Strategies that Improve Student Learning and Critical Thinking. Oakland University, MI. August 27, 2013.

Invited Presenter: Central Washington University Alternative Energy Consortium. December 10, 2010.

Invited Presenter: Assessment and Evaluation of Student Learning. CWU Center for the Teacher-Scholar. April 13, 27, 2010.

Invited Presenter: Critical Thinking. CWU Center for the Teacher-Scholar. September 29, 2009.

Invited Moderator: Global Warming: Fact or Fiction? CWU. January 15, 2008.

Invited Presenter: Mixing, Matching, and Chasing Your Tail: How to Synchronize Files between Computers. CWU Center for Teaching and Learning. April 27, 2007.

Invited Presenter: Darwin’s The Origin of Species. Censored, Banned, and Challenged Out Loud: First Amendment Festival, March 5, 2007.

Invited Presenter: Inquiry Science Reform and the Reconstruction of American Critical Thinking. Leadership Ellensburg Program, Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, April 21, 2006.

Invited Presenter: Hands-On Application of LiveText to Evaluate Teaching Effectiveness and Improve Student Learning Outcomes. College of Education and Professional Studies, April 7, 2006.

Invited Presenter: Critical Thinking Research at Central Washington University. Department of Biological Sciences Research Methods and Techniques (BIOL 580), November 4, 2005.

Invited Presenter: Using LiveText to Evaluate Program Effectiveness. CWU Industrial and Engineering Technology Department, October 21, 2005.

Invited Presenter: Evaluating Foundational Beliefs with Critical Thinking. CWU STEP Program, July 27, 2005.

Invited Presenter: Critical Thinking as a Vehicle for Lifelong Learning and Societal Change. CWU Center for Excellence in Leadership ReWrite the World Symposium, May 6, 2005.

Invited Presenter: Interdisciplinary Cougar Research as an Integrating Context for Curricular Reform. CWU College of the Sciences Faculty Development Day. March 14, 2005.

Invited Presenter: Using LiveText to Inform Course and Program Performance. CWU College of Education and Professional Studies Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Meeting, March 11, 2005.

Invited Presenter: Assessment and Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness Using LiveText. CWU Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Subcommittee. February 4, 2005.

Invited Presenter: Using LiveText for Quantitative Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes. Community and Technical College Teacher Education Collaboration Event. October 26, 2004.

Presenter: A Quantitative Model for Assessment of Undergraduate Critical Thinking. Department of Biological Sciences Natural Sciences Seminar. October 6, 2004.

Invited Presenter: Using LiveText as a Tool to Improve Teaching. General Education Institute. Sep. 8, 2004.

Invited Panelist: Pseudoscience. May 21, 2004.

Invited Presenter: Constructivist Learning in Blackboard. Apr. 14, 2004.

Invited Presenter: Critical Thinking. Thorp School District Teacher Seminar. Feb. 4, 2004.

Presenter: Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Quantitative Effects of Teaching Style and Peer Collaboration on Science and Math Learning. Department of Biological Sciences Natural Sciences Seminar. Jan. 31, 2003.

Presenter: Assessment of Undergraduate Critical Thinking Performance. General Education Workshop, Sept. 2002.

Invited Speaker: Genetic Determinism: Are We Made This Way? Issues in Science and Religion. Nov. 6, 2002.

At Washington State University, Pullman, WA:

Co-presenter: Small Group Learning in Science and Mathematics. Science Mathematics Engineering Education Center. Pacific Northwest Learning Alliance. Oct. 2001.

Guest Instructor: Computer Application in the Classroom. Preparation for College Teaching. WSU Dept. of Interdisciplinary Studies. Oct. 2000 and Oct. 2001.

Guest Speaker: Teaching Style and Instructional Design Effects in Online Learning Environments. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum. WSU Dept. of Teaching and Learning. Jul. 2000.

Guest Instructor: Exercise Science. Exercise Prescriptions for Normal Subjects and Patients with Various Pathological Conditions. WSU Dept. of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies. Apr. 2000.

Presenter: Quantitative Analysis of Endothelial Cell Angiogenesis Markers: A Potential Role of HMG-I(Y). WSU Dept. of Genetics and Cell Biology. Mar. 1999.

Guest Lecturer: General Genetics. Principles of Gene Cloning and Manipulation. WSU Dept. of Genetics and Cell Biology. Mar. 1996 and Mar. 1998.

Presenter: Efficient Purification of Mouse Anti-FGF Receptor IgM Monoclonal Antibody by Magnetic Beads. WSU Dept. of Genetics and Cell Biology. Nov. 1997.

Guest Speaker: Senior Seminar. Monoclonal Antibodies and Protein Purification. WSU Dept. of Genetics and Cell Biology. Apr. 1997.

Guest Speaker: Biological Mechanisms of Cancer. North Thurston High School. Mar. 1997.

Presenter: Implications of Angiogenesis in Breast Cancer: the Role of Fibroblast Growth Factor. WSU Dept. of Genetics and Cell Biology. Oct. 1995.