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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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
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Education Innovation Award
Augusta University, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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EDUC 2110
Invest Crit & Contemp Issues
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EDTD 6033
ISTEM/STEAM Pedagogy
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EDTD 6500
P-12 Computer Science Standard: P-12 Computer Sci Stand. & Cur
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EDTD 6001
Theory into Practice 1
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EDTD 6002
Theory into Practice II
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EDTD 6055
ISTEM/STEAM Ed: Clinical
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EDUC 5020
Theories of Learning
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ELED 3231
E Science Ed
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EDTD 6481
Enhancing Student Performance
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EDTD 6044
I-STEM/STEAM: Driving Forces
Teaching Interests
Integrative STEAM education, Integrative STEM education, Design-based education, Place-based education, Project-based learning, Problem-based learning
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- 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
- UNBROKEN, 2018
Art - Exhibition, Group
- Peer Knowledge Sharing Outside the Undergraduate STEM Classroom, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- UNBROKEN: Life, Learning, Mandala, 2017
Art - Exhibition, Group
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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Faculty Training- AdHoc
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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College of Education/Associate Dean Search committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Computer Science Hiring committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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College of Education Curriculum committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU COE Ad-Hoc P/T Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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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
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Office of Research Intramural Grant
2018
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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Reviewer
2017 - 2019
Role: Reviewer, Grant Proposal
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2017 - 2018
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
Public Service
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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
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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
