Physical Science Curriculum Vitae and Résumé
Jaime McQueen, Ph.D.
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: jaime.mcqueen@gmail.com
: Corpus Christi, TX
Professional Summary
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Ph.D. - Curriculum and Instruction
8/2012 - 5/2017
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Science Teacher Education emphasis
Educational Technology / Instructional Design emphasis
Dissertation: "The effects of biology lab delivery mode on academic achievement in college biology".
M.S.Ed. - Instructional Design
8/2009 - 12/2011
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Instructional Design emphasis
Educational Technology Integration emphasis
B.S. - Biology
8/2003 - 12/2008
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Marine Biology emphasis
Texas Educator Certifications
7/2009 - 8/2021
Science Composite (Grades 8-12)
Special Education Supplemental (Grades 8-12)
Skills
- Curriculum and Instruction - Science and Instructional Technology specialization
- Quantitative and Qualitative research methods
- SPSS / Data Analysis and Management
- Biology / Chemistry / Mariculture Laboratory equipment operation
- Laboratory and Materials Management
- Mariculture / Herpetoculture
- Assessment design, development, and evaluation
- Research Publication
- Curriculum Design
- Project Collaboration
- Virtual Labs / Simulation / Augmented Reality (AR) Research
- Database/Server administration and maintenance
- Mobile and Web Application Design and Development (Corona SDK, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, PhoneGap Build, Flash Builder)
- Programming languages (HTML 5, javascript, C++, ActionScript, CSS, Visual Basic)
- Website design (Dreamweaver, Business Catalyst, Muse)
- Computer software and hardware maintenance
- Blackboard/Online/LMS course design
Qualifications
- Biology / Chemistry / Mariculture Laboratory experience
- Laboratory and Materials Management experience
- Mariculture / Herpetoculture experience
- Research Publication experience
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the subjects of Marine Science, Biology, Chemistry (Taxonomy, data collection, field work)
- Quantitative and Qualitative research experience
- SPSS / Data Analysis and Management experience
- Science and Education research experience
- Science teaching experience
- Grant and report writing experience (National Science Foundation [NSF])
- Virtual Labs / Simulation / Augmented Reality (AR) research experience
- Virtual Labs / Simulation / Augmented Reality (AR) programming experience
- Mobile and Web Application Design and Development experience (Corona SDK, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, PhoneGap Build, Flash Builder)
- Database/Server administration and maintenance experience
- Computer software and hardware maintenance experience
- Curriculum Design experience
- Curriculum and Instruction experience
- Instructional Design experience
- Educational Technology experience
- BlackBoard/Online/ LMS course design experience
- Website design and computer programming experience
- Assessment design, development, and evaluation experience
- Project Collaboration experience
- Program evaluation, design, and project management experience
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
6/2014 - 6/2016
Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant
Served as a doctoral research assistant performing quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Collaborated in writing NSF funded research publications. Served as a project manager and collaborated in designing an online Genomics Ethics course for Texas A&M University- College Station.
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
8/2015 - 5/2016
Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant
Served as a doctoral research assistant helping to organize, promote, and facilitate the Coastal Bend Regional Science Fair. Analyzed relevant data and published reports. Collaborated with local school districts, colleges, and universities to foster student participation and success in regional, state, and international science fairs.
Tuloso-Midway ISD
7/2009 - 5/2016
High School Science Teacher
Instructed 9-12 grade students in required science courses for graduation (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, IPC, Anatomy and Physiology, Aquatic Science). Implemented and designed state standard aligned science based curriculum and instructional technology in the classroom. Collaborated with faculty to serve students. Increased student test scores in Science.
University of Texas Marine Science Institute Fisheries and Mariculture Laboratory
10/2006 - 4/2007
Student Mariculture Researcher
Served as a student mariculture researcher, studying the endocrinology and reproductive habits of the Atlantic Croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) and Cobia (Rachycentron canadum). Performed scientific procedures including: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Aquaculture, specimen examination and collection, hydrological testing and tank maintenance, and operation of laboratory equipment. Collected, analyzed, and reported project relevant data.
Refereed Journal Articles
McQueen, J., & Cifuentes, L. (submitted April, 2017). The effects of mode of lab delivery on learning biology concepts. Computers & Education.
Cifuentes, L., Park, S. W., McQueen, J., & Riggs, P. (submitted November, 2016). Collaboratively developing e-learning modules and courses across a distance. International Journal of E-Learning.
Works in Progress
McQueen, J., & Cifuentes, L. (2017). The effects of biology lab delivery mode on academic achievement in college biology. Proceedings of the International Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Jacksonville, FL.
McQueen, J., & Cifuentes, L. A systematic literature review of instructor presence and learner control in physical and virtual laboratory environments in STEM classes. Article manuscript in progress, to be submitted August, 2017.
McQueen, J., & Cifuentes, L. A qualitative exploration of students' experiences of instructor presence and learner control in physical and virtual labs. Article manuscript in progress, to be submitted August, 2017.
Published Refereed Proceedings
Cifuentes, L., Park, S. W., & McQueen, J. (2015). Designing and developing a case-based MOOC to impact students’ abilities to address ethical dilemmas. Proceedings of the International Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Dissertation and Thesis
McQueen, J.A. (2017). The effects of biology lab delivery mode on academic achievement in college biology (Order No. 10259993). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (1889186492).
McQueen, J. (2011). Teaching high school chemistry students to balance chemical equations through the use of an interactive computer learning module (Unpublished master's thesis). Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX.
Other Publications
McQueen, J. (February, 2017). The effects of biology lab delivery on academic achievement in biology in a sample of non-majors college undergraduate students. Accepted conference paper for the 40th Annual Southwest Educational Research Association conference, San Antonio, TX.
McQueen, J. (February, 2016). The effect of virtual laboratory investigations on student achievement in biology. Accepted conference paper for the 39th Annual Southwest Educational Research Association conference, New Orleans, LA.
McQueen, J., & Cifuentes, L. (February, 2017). The effects of biology lab delivery mode on academic achievement in college biology. Accepted concurrent session presentation for the 2017 International Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Jacksonville, FL.
McQueen, J. (February, 2017). The effects of biology lab delivery on academic achievement in biology in a sample of non-majors college undergraduate students. A concurrent session for the 40th Annual Southwest Educational Research Association conference, San Antonio, TX.
McQueen, J. (November, 2016). The effects of biology lab delivery on academic achievement in biology in a sample of non-majors college undergraduate students: A sequential explanatory mixed methods inquiry. Award-winning poster session at the 13th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, Prairie View, TX.
McQueen, J. (February, 2016). The effect of virtual laboratory investigations on student achievement in biology. A concurrent session for the 39th Annual Southwest Educational Research Association conference, New Orleans, LA.
Cifuentes, L., Park, S.W., & McQueen, J. (November, 2015). Designing and developing a case-based MOOC to impact students’ abilities to address ethical dilemmas. A concurrent session for the International Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
McQueen, J. (February, 2014). The techie teacher. A concurrent session for the 24th Annual Texas Association for Alternative Education conference, Austin, TX.
First Place Research Poster, Doctoral Education. 13th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, Prairie View, TX. (November, 2016).
Third Place Winner, Doctoral Presentation. Three Minute Thesis Competition, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX. (November, 2016).
- Virtual laboratories in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education
- Design and development of online science learning environments
- Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in science
- Selachian biology
- Selachian behaviorology
- Mariculture / Herpetoculture
- Science simulation development and programming
- Educational technologies for gifted (K-12 / College) STEM students
- Advocacy for gifted (K-12 / College) STEM students
As a doctoral research assistant, I collaborated in the design and development process of transforming a face-to-face genomics ethics course for distribution as a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). This instructional design project served as a catalyst for my dissertation research investigating the comparative effects of physical and virtual biology laboratories, and the affordances of instructor presence and learner control. The quantitative results of my dissertation demonstrated equivalence between physical and virtual based science instruction. Further, the qualitative focus group data collected revealed that learners are often positive and welcome learning through technology.
I intend to investigate the use of virtual laboratories and simulations in majors' courses and in college science courses outside the subject of biology. Additionally, I want to qualitatively investigate students' experiences of physically based laboratory learning. More research is needed to investigate how instructors can encourage students to take advantage of the unique affordances provided in physical and and virtual science courses. I intend to investigate this question a research study where students' use of physical and virtual technological affordances is integrated into their course grade; this will provide the fields of science education and instructional design with a more concrete picture of how affordances impact student learning and achievement in science subjects. I am experienced in working with curriculum publishing companies and agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) to obtain the necessary software programs and funding needed for these future studies.
School Science Fair Judge, 5th Grade Physical Sciences Category. Gloria Hicks Elementary, Corpus Christi, Texas (November, 2016).
Coastal Bend Regional Science Fair student worker. Corpus Christi, Texas (February, 2016).
Coastal Bend Regional Science Fair judge, Junior Division Life Sciences. Corpus Christi, Texas (February, 2014).
Member, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Member, National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Member, Golden Key International Honour Society
Member, American Mensa
