research

Pre-service teacher workshop: introducing novel science in the classroom, and effects on pre-service teacher self-perception and efficacy

Center for Science and Math in Context - 2021

Advisor: Dr. Tejaswini Dalvi, UMass Boston

More information about this project here.

Iterative development of applied nanotechnology modules for grades 8-10

Center for Science and Math in Context - 2019-2021

Advisor: Dr. Tejaswini Dalvi, UMass Boston

More information about this project here.

Time evolution visualizations of simulated Bose-Einstein Condensate bubble under effects of microgravity - Cold Atom Lab (CAL)

Smith College Summer Research Fellowship Program - 2018

Advisor: Dr. Courtney Lannert, Smith College and UMass Amherst

More information about SURF here.

More information about the BEC CAL project here.

publications

Laszcz, M., & Dalvi, T. (2021). Studying the affordances of a technology-based nanoscience module to promote student engagement in learning novel nanoscience and nanotechnology concepts at the middle school level. Research in Science & Technological Education, 41(2), 700–716. https://doi.org/10.1080/02635143.2021.1931833

posters & engagements

Laszcz, M. & Dalvi, T. (2021) Tracking Elementary Pre-Service Teachers’ STEM Teaching Efficacy and Attitude after Engagement in Nanotechnology Learning Module. NARST Annual International Conference. Orlando, Florida. Link to poster.

Dalvi, T., Laszcz, M. & Bell, M. (2020). Introducing Application Based Nanotechnology Modules to High School Students: Results from an Exploratory Study [Poster Presentation]. NARST Annual International Conference. Portland, Oregon. Link to presentation. Link to poster.