Ashley Gess
Instructor
Academic Appointment(s)
School of Computer and Cyber Sciences
Department of Computer & Cyber Sciences
The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Ashley Gess is an Assistant Professor of STEAM education at Augusta University (AU). She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Integrative STEM education.
Education
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Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 2015
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MA, Education, General
Furman University, 1995
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
College of Charleston, 1988
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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ITEEA Educator to Watch
International Technology and Engineering Teachers Association, 2021
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Military Appreciation
Augusta University, 2019
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Education Innovation Award
Augusta University, 2019
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Outstanding Teaching Award
Augusta University College of Education, 2019
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Certificate of Recognition
Richmond County Schools, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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EDTD 5251
Best Prac in Science Ed
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MGED 3251
Science Ed for Middle Grades
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SCED 3401
Secondary Science
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EDTD 6055
ISTEM/STEAM Ed: Clinical
Teaching Interests
Integrative STEAM education, Integrative STEM education, Design-based education, Place-based education, Project-based learning, Problem-based learning
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Item-level analysis of a newly developed interactive nutrition specific physical exam competency tool (INSPECT) using the Rasch measurement model, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of the INSPECT (Interactive nutrition specific physical exam competency tool) measured in multi-site acute care settings., 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- ). Content and face validation of a novel, interactive nutrition specific physical exam competency tool (INSPECT) to evaluate registered dietitians’ competence: A delphi consensus from the United States., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Knowledge, use, and perception of metaphors among allied health faculty, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- An Investigation of Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives and Practices of STEAM Education, 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Effects of Integrative STEAM/STEM educational approaches on student self efficacy and content knowledge; Exploring Integrative STEAM/STEM professional development and its effects on teacher self-efficacy, student achievement, student persistence & resilience in STEM disciplines; Using the integrative STEAM/STEM approach to affect wonder in the K-16 science classroom.
College Service
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Computer Science Endorsement
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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Computer Science Search Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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M.Ed Instruction
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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Teaching Awards Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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College of Education/Associate Dean Search committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Chancellor's Scholars
2020 - Present
Role: Mentor
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POPUPS Advisory Committee/Committee member
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Innovate Competition/Judge
2021 - 2021
Role: Other
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AU Day of Service
2020 - 2020
Role: Other
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Faculty Makerspace Ad-Hoc Committee
2018
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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ITEEA, CTETE Yearbook Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Educational Studies
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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School Science and Mathematics
2021 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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CTETE Research Committee
2017 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
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Reviewer
2017 - 2019
Role: Reviewer, Grant Proposal
Public Service
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Kids University/ Computer Science Summer Camp for Kids
2021 - Present
Role: Program Coordinator
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Room 366 Podcast
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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Jessye Norman School of the Arts
2019 - Present
Role: Board Member
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STEM Education Board, State of Georgia
2018 - Present
Role: Board Member
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Richmond County STEM Board
2017 - Present
Role: Board Member
