Ashley Gess
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education
Department of Teaching and Leading
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, G
College of Charleston, 1988
Awards & Honors
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Certificate of Recognition
Richmond County Schools, 2018
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Education Innovation Award
Augusta University, 2018
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Education Innovation Award
Augusta University, 2017
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Graduate Student of the Year
Virginia Polytechnic and State University, 2014
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Faculty Educator of the Year
SC Technical Education Association, 2010
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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EDTD 6044
I-STEM/STEAM: Driving Forces
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EDTD 6033
ISTEM/STEAM Pedagogy
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EDTD 6055
ISTEM/STEAM Ed: Clinical
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EDTD 6950
Selected Topics: STEAM in the Community
Teaching Interests
Integrative STEAM education, Integrative STEM education, Design-based education, Place-based education, Project-based learning, Problem-based learning
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- An Investigation of Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives and Practices of STEAM Education, 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- UNBROKEN, 2018
Art - Exhibition, Group
- UNBROKEN: Life, Learning, Mandala, 2017
Art - Exhibition, Group
- Design-Based Virtual Biology: Finally Something That Works., 2014
Conference Proceeding
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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Graduate Doctoral (Thesis) Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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CTETE Research Committee
2018 - Present
Role: Editor, Associate Editor
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CTETE Research Committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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2017 - 2018
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
Public Service
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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
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2017 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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Georgia Council for the Arts/GCA Arts Education Grant Panel/Grant evaluator
2017 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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STEAMteams professional development
2017 - 2018
Role: Workshop Organizer
