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, 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 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 6502
Computer Science Pedagogy II
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EDTD 6055
ISTEM/STEAM Ed: Clinical
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EDTD 5251
Best Prac in Science Ed
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EDTD 6501
Computer Science Pedagogy I
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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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
