Assistant Professor of Science Education
College of Education
Office Location: Institute For Collaboration, Room 226-D
Telephone: 630-844-4646
Fax: 630-844-5530
Email Address: srogg@aurora.edu
For more than 20 years, Dr. Rogg has been working to advance science literacy for children and adults through school and university education partnerships. Serving this priority, he has contributed to teacher education (undergraduate, graduate, and professional development), research and program evaluation, and leadership of experimental projects and systemic reform initiatives in Indiana, Maine, Ohio, and Illinois. He has been active in professional societies at the local, state, national, and international levels. Mostly he loves collaborating with other educators and leaders in the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and refinement of innovative programs that elevate classroom teaching and learning.
Education
Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Biology Education, Purdue University.
M.S. Science Education, Purdue University.
Teaching Certification: Secondary Biology and Secondary Mathematics, Indiana Department of Education #522590
B.S. Electrical Engineering: Biomedical Engineering option, Purdue University.
Areas of Specialization
Science Education
Teacher Education
Systemic Reform
Science Curriculum
Program Design and Evaluation
Lesson Study and Professional Development
Courses Taught
Teaching Science in the Elementary School
Secondary Methods in Biology
Biology for Teachers
Curriculum and Program Evaluation
Research Methods
Highlights of Publications, Honors and Professional Contributions
Rogg, S. (May 9, 2009) Top Ten Insights from TIMSS and PISA: Professional Priorities for Science Educators. Eight Annual Lesson Study Conference: Building Our Professionalism through Lesson Study. DePaul University: Chicago.
Donovan, M., Rogg, S. Casarella, P, Solerto, S. & Masters, T. (October, 2008). Bonds of Solidarity: Latino Education. Vincentian Endowment Fund, DePaul University.
Rogg, S. (November, 2007). The La Aurora: New Beginnings Project - Final Evaluation Summary. U.S. Department of Education. Office of English Language Acquisition. Bilingual Education Professional Development Career Ladder Program (CFDA #84.195E, grant #T195E010024). Submitted to: Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois.
Rogg, S. (August 24, 2006). DePaul University Mathematics and Science Partnership: Evaluation Report, Spring, 2006. (State of Illinois MSP Grant, Title II, Part B). Chicago: DePaul University.
Scheppler, J. A., Dosch, D., Styer, S., & Rogg, S. (2005). Student Inquiry at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. In R. E. Yager (Ed.), Exemplary science in grades 9-12: standards-based success stories. Arlington, Va.: NSTA Press.
Other Interests
Activities the whole family can do together.
Backpacking, biking, camping, canoeing, and exploring natural settings.
Woodworking and similar activities involving the use of craft tools.
