DAVID B. PUSHKIN, Ph.D.

349 Richardson Hall
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

Office Phone: (973) 655-7118
Home Phone: (973) 440-9205
FAX Number: (973) 655-7772
email: pushkin@pegasus.montclair.edu

EDUCATION:
Ph.D., Penn State University, 1995
Major: Curriculum & Instruction
Minor: Physics
Advisor: Joe Kincheloe

M.A., University of South Florida, 1986
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Science Education
Advisor: Eric Wickstrom

B.S., Regents College, 1984
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Biology

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Professor of Chemistry/Science Education, MSU, 1996-present.
Visiting Professor of Physics, College Misericordia (Dallas, PA), 1995-96.
Academic Fellow and Instructor, Physics and Science Education, Penn State University,1993-95.
High School/Junior College Physics and Chemistry Teacher in Florida, 1985-93.
Research and Teaching Assistant, University of South Florida, Dept. of Chemistry, 1984-87.

SCIENTIFIC EXPERIENCE:
Entropic Analysis of Phase Changes via Calorimetry, 1990-present.
Wastewater Consultant, City of Bradenton, FL, 1990-91.
Research Chemist, J.A. Haley VA Hospital (Tampa, FL), 1988-89.
Research Assistant, University of South Florida, 1984-87.
Quality Control Chemist, E-Z-EM Incorporated (Westbury, NY), 1983-84.

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Entropic Analysis of Phase Changes via Calorimetry
Social Constructivism and its Pedagogical/Cognitive Implications
Situated Cognition and Problem Solving in Chemistry and Physics

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS:

Contributed Non-author:

Heikkila, R., Schwab, G., Wickstrom, E., et al.(1987). A c-myc antisense oligodeoxy-nucleotide inhibits entry into S phase but not progress from G0 to G1. Nature 328, 445-449.

Wickstrom, E.L., Bacon, T.A., Gonzalez, A., et al.(1988). Humanpromyelocytic leukemia HL60 cell proliferation and a c-myc protein expression inhibited by a pentadecadeoxynucleotide targeted against c-myc mRNA. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 85, 1028-1032.

Wickstrom, E. (1992). Strategies for administering targeted therapeutic oligodeoxynucleotides. Trends in Biotechnology 10, 281-287.

Authored:

Ishizuka, T., Hoffman, J., Cooper, D.R., Watson, J.E., Pushkin, D.B., and Farese, R.V. (1989). Glucose-Induced Synthesis of Diacylglycerol De Novo Is Associated with Translocation (Activation) Protein Kinase C in Rat Adipocytes. FEBS Letters 249, 234-238.

Cooper, D.R., Watson, J.E., Pushkin, D.B., Standaert, M.L., and Ishizuka, T. (1989). Retention of Type II Protein Kinase C Isozymes following Phorbol Ester down-regulation in BC3H-1 Myocytes: Reexamination of an Experimental Paradigm. Abstract from The 71st Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society (June 21-24, Seattle, WA).

Ishizuka, T., Hoffman, J., Pushkin, D.B., Cooper, D.R., and Farese, R.V. (1989). Insulin and Glucose stimulate diacyglycerol synthesis and translocation (Activation) of Protein Kinase C in Rat Adipocytes. Abstract from The 71st Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society (June 21-24, Seattle, WA).

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Can Thermistor Probes Illustrate Entropy? Physics Essays 10(1), 50-54.

SELECTED SCIENCE EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS:

Pushkin, D.B. (1987). Science Fair projects: Some Guidelines for Better Science. Journal of Chemical Education 64, 962-963.

Pushkin, D.B. (1991). Does Fear of the 'Nerd' Label Dissuade Young Females from Pursuing Science? Journal of College Science Teaching 21,71.

Pushkin, D.B. (1992). College Expectations of Incoming Freshmen -- And the Science and Math Teachers Preparing Them. Journal of College Science Teaching 22, 78.

Pushkin, D.B. (1994). Advanced Placement Courses -- Some Complexities. Journal of College Science Teaching 24, 5.

Zheng, T.F., Mears, M., Hall, D., Pushkin, D. et al. (1994). Teaching the Nonlinear Pendulum. Physics Teacher 32, 248-251.

Pushkin, D.B. (1994). Should the APS get Involved with Education? Yes, but Look Before you Leap! American Journal of Physics 62, 696.

Pushkin, D.B., and Zheng, T.F. (1995). Using Computer Interfacing to Graphically Illustrate Phases of Water. Physics Education 30, 81-85.

Pushkin, D.B. (1995). The AP Exam and the Introductory College Course. Physics Teacher 33, 532-535.

Pushkin, D.B. (1996). A Comment on the Need to Use Appropriate Scientific Terminology in Conception Studies. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 33, 223-224.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). New Insights on Novice Learners: Phenomena Unique to the Introductory Level. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, re-submitted for publication.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Teacher Says; Simon Says -- Dualism in Science Learning. In: S. Steinberg & J. Kincheloe (Eds.) On Our Own Recognizance: Students and Teachers Creating Knowledge (Routledge Publishers, New York), in press.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Post-Formal Thinking and Science Education: How and Why do we Understand Concepts and Solve Problems? In: J. Kincheloe (Ed.) Post-Formal Thinking: Questioning Educational Psychology and the Education it Supports (Garland Publishers, New York), in press.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Where do Ideas from Students come from? Applying Constructivism and Textbook Problems to the Laboratory Experience. Journal of College Science Teaching 26, 238-242.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Novice, Conceptual, and Algorithmic Learners. Journal of Chemical Education, submitted for publication.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Scientific Terminology and Context: How Broad or Narrow are our Meanings? Journal of Research in Science Teaching, in press.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Promoting Situated Cognition at the Introductory Level: The Consequence of Contextual Differentiation in Problem Solving. Journal of Physics Education Research, submitted for publication.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Metaphors for Entropy: What Do They Teach Us About Physics Students of Different Majors, Their Attitudes and Perceptions? Journal of Physics Education Research, submitted for publication.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Perceptions of Women in Physics: Is There Something Wrong With This Picture?! Association of Women in Science Magazine, submitted for publication.

RELEVANT PRESENTATIONS:

Pushkin, D.B. (1993). Getting High School Students Involved in Research Projects. Presentation at the October 31 Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Penn State University.

Pushkin, D.B. (1995). The Microcomputer as a Laboratory Instrument. Presentation at the March 23-26 National Science Teachers Association National Convention in Philadelphia, PA.

Pushkin, D.B. (1996). What can Metaphors for Entropy Teach us About Students' Conceptual Views of Physical Science Concepts? Presentation given at the NSTA/STAO conference in Toronto, November 21-23.

Pushkin, D.B. (1996). Postmodernism and Paradigms in Science and Science Education. Presentation given at the Global Summit on Science and Science Education in San Francisco, CA, December 27-29.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). What Introductory Science Teachers Need to be Aware of with Novice Learners. Presentation given at the NSTA National Convention in New Orleans, LA, April 3-6.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Using Social Constructivism to Catalyze Critical Thinking in General Chemistry. Presentation at the 31st Middle Atlantic ACS Regional Meeting at Pace University, Pleasantville, NY, May 27-30.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Equation Webs and Semantic Networks: Structuring Students' Knowledge Base for Physics Problem Solving. Invited presentation at 5th International 'New Trends in Physics Teaching' Workshop at the University of Puebla, Mexico, May 30-June 1.

Titus, A., & Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Women, Web Activities, and Supportive Learning Environments. Presentation at the AAPT summer meeting in Denver, CO, August 11-16.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). The Stereotypes of Physics: Are We Alienating Ourselves as Well as Others? Invited presentation at the AAPT summer meeting in Denver, CO, August 11-16.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). The Philosophical Basis of Social Constructivism for Our Pedagogy. Presentation at the AAPT summer meeting in Denver, CO, August 11-16.

Pushkin, D.B. (1997). Fostering Critical Thinking in General Chemistry Labs via Social Constructivism. Presentation at the 1st International Conference of ESERA in Rome, Italy, Sept. 2-6.