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Mark A. Thompson, Ph.D.

Mark A. Thompson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Secondary Education
Wesleyan Institute for Successful Educators
Department
Education
Office location

Smith-Curtis 130G

Email
mthomps7 [at] nebrwesleyan.edu
Phone

(402) 465-2310

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Education

Ph.D.  University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Higher Education Administration

M.Ed  University of South Florida, Educational Leadership

B.S.    University of South Florida, Social Science Education 6-12

 

Courses taught

 

Research and academic interests
  • The efficacy of instructional and outreach tools related to gender equity.
  • Decision-making aids for school leaders and policy-makers to better inform their strategic decisions and increase the likelihood of favorable results.
  • My preferred methodology is qualitative, case studies.

 

PUBLISHED

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Historical case study. Dissertation for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. December 2014.

 

CURRENT

Efficacy of gender equity initiatives on the attitudinal shifts of girls' on selected areas of studies and careers.

In partnership with the National Science Foundation Nebraska EPSCoR and Sko Labs, Inc.

 

Service interests
  • Promotion of girls and under-represented populations in STEM education; gender-equity issues.
  • Professional development for teachers in nations with emerging democracies.

 

Professional and community affiliations, certifications and awards

, 2018-present

, 2021-present

(Lifetime Member), 2014-present

(Lifetime Member), 2008-present

2020-2023

National Council for the Social Studies, 2014-2021

, 2017-2021

, 2014-2015

University of South Florida Alumni Association, 2004-2012