The Role of Education Research in National STEM Education Priorities: A Conversation With National Science Foundation Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Assistant Director James L. Moore III

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

This open discussion forum provides an opportunity to meet with Dr. James L. Moore, III, Assistant Director for the STEM Education Directorate (EDU) at the National Science Foundation (NSF). Moore was appointed to serve as assistant director of EDU in August 2022, and noted upon his appointment, “I am very excited about the possibilities and ready to run the marathon at a sprinter's pace to put forth strong initiatives that build a robust, diverse, and inclusive STEM workforce throughout the country.”

This session will start with a brief talk from Dr. Moore. He will discuss important opportunities for the education research community and priority areas meriting attention, including the role of education research in strengthening STEM education across the lifespan and developing a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce. He will also describe emerging opportunities for partnerships – including the newly established Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Directorate. The provisions of the CHIPS and Science Act also provide opportunities for the education research community to be involved in national priorities in STEM teaching and learning. Moore will present his vision for the EDU Directorate and how this vision connects with broader conversations on equity in STEM.

This session is structured as an open discussion forum. Dr. Moore is interested engaged conversation with the research community--graduate students, early career scholars, and senior researchers alike--about investments and critical issues in education research whether or not they are yet on the agenda of NSF. This open forum will be moderated by Deborah Ball, who in January 2023 was appointed to serve a second term on the National Science Board (NSB).

Sub Unit

• AERA Research and Science Policy Series

Chair

• Deborah Loewenberg Ball, University of Michigan

Presenter

• James L. Moore, National Science Foundation