People

Principal Investigator

Ryan Stowe

Credentials: Ph.D. The Scripps Research Institute, 2016; B.A. Albion College, 2010

Position title: Assistant Professor

Email: rstowe@chem.wisc.edu

Collaborators

Brian Esselman

Credentials: Ph. D. UW - Madison, 2012

Position title: Distinguished Organic Chemistry Lecturer and Associate Lab Director

Email: brian.esselman@wisc.edu

Rosemary Russ

Credentials: Ph.D. University of Maryland, 2006

Position title: Associate Professor, Curriculum & Instruction

Email: rruss@wisc.edu

Graduate Students

Brie Bradshaw

Credentials: M.S. UW - Madison, 2024; B.S. Bowling Green State University, 2022

Email: babradshaw@wisc.edu

Nicole Greco

Credentials: M.S. UW - Madison, 2023; B.S. University of Texas at San Antonio, 2020

Email: ncgreco@wisc.edu

Theodore Gierszal

Credentials: B.S., B.A. College of Charleston, 2022

Email: gierszal@wisc.edu

Interested in joining a team working to improve chemistry learning environments and refine the theoretical commitments that could and should inform chemistry education research? The Stowe Group might be a good fit for your scholarly interests! See below for information on how to apply.

Undergraduates

We are looking for several undergraduate researchers to join our team in order to assist with data collection and analysis for ongoing projects. Undergraduates can expect to receive substantial mentorship from more senior group members. Interested individuals should contact Ryan at rstowe@chem.wisc.edu for more information.

Graduate Students 

Current UW Madison graduate students who want to pursue a research agenda related to the design and assessment of chemistry learning environments should arrange a meeting with Ryan to discuss their interests. Those interested in joining the University of Wisconsin – Madison graduate program who intend to pursue chemistry education research should apply for admission to the graduate school. Information can be found here. Prospective students should feel free to contact Ryan to discuss their plans.