Curriculum Vitae

PENNY JANE GILMER, Ph.D., D. Sc.Ed.

Professional Address:
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Florida State University, 214 DLC
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4390

Communication:
(850) 644-4026 (work)
FAX: (850) 644-8281
E-mail: gilmer[at]chem.fsu.edu

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Educational History
Professional History
Awards and Special Distinctions
Grants
Publications
Professional Activities
University Service
Public Service
Invited Oral Presentations
Oral Presentations with Papers
Oral or Poster Presentations with Abstracts
Webcasts
Current and Former Graduate Students
Individuals with Long-Term Professional Associates
Graduate and Postdoctoral Advisors
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EDUCATIONAL HISTORY:

Institution	Date	Major	Degree
Douglass College, New Brunswick, NJ	1965	Chemistry	B. A.
Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA	1967	Organic Chemistry	M. A.
University of California, Santa Barbara, CA	1967-1968	Bio-organic Chemistry
University of California, Berkeley, CA	1972	Biochemistry	Ph.D.
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL	1995-1997; 1999	Science Education	Special Student
Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia	2004	Science and Mathematics Education	D. Sc.Ed.

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY (current in bold):

Year	Institution	Position
1973-1975	Department of Chemistry, Stanford University	Bank of America Gianinni Postdoctoral Fellow
1975-1977	Departments of Medicine and of Chemistry, Stanford University	National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellow
1976-1977	Human Biology Program, Stanford University	Acting Assistant Professor
1977-1984 1984-1996 1991-1993	Department of Chemistry, Florida State University	Assistant Professor Associate Professor Associate Chairperson
1990-1991	College of Arts & Sciences, Florida State University	Interim Associate Dean
1992-1995	National Science Foundation-funded Science Teacher Preparation Program, Florida State University	Co-Director
1992-1995	National Science Foundation-funded Science Teacher Enhancement Program (called Science for Early Adolescence Teachers or Science FEAT), Florida State University	Co-Director
1993-2010	Science Education, Florida State University	Courtesy Appointment
1994-1996	Region 1 of the Higher Educational Consortium in Mathematics & Science Education (in the state of Florida)	Chair
1996-2010	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University	Professor
1997	Science and Mathematics Education Centre, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia	Visiting Professor
1998-2004	Doctoral candidate; Curtin International Student Scholarship, at Curtin University of Technology in the Science and Mathematics Education Centre	Scholarship awardee
1998-2002	NSF-funded Florida Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation grant	Co-Principal Investigator
2002-2007	NSF-funded GK-12 grant, Preparing Science Graduate Students to Meet the Challenges of K-12 Education	Co-Principal Investigator
2006-2009	National Association for Research in Science Teaching	President-elect 06-07 President 07-08 Past President 08-09
2006-2009	Association for Science Teacher Education	At large Board member; Chair, ASTE Awards Committee
2008-2010	The Nancy Marcus Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, FSU	Named Professorship
2009-2013	Alliance for the Advancement of Florida's Academic Women in Chemistry and Engineering (NSF ADVANCE-PAID grant)	Principal Investigator, (for Florida State University)
2010-present	The Nancy Marcus Professor Emerita of Chemistry and Biochemistry, FSU	Named Professorship
2010-present	Better Universe and Citizens (BUC) Technologies	Board of Advisors and Senior Education Officer
2011-2014	Improving Science Assessments (Grant from US Department of Education: Institute of Education Sciences)	Senior Personnel in Science

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AWARDS AND SPECIAL DISTINCTIONS:

Year	Recognition
1966	1st prize in the Haverford-Bryn Mawr Colleges Film Festival
1969-1972	NIH-predoctoral Fellow, University of California, Berkeley, Department of Biochemistry
1992	Photomicrograph done with Michael W. Davidson selected for inclusion in the Sigma Xi-The Scientific Research Society's Calendar (a photomicrograph DNA, the molecular basis of life, which spontaneously assumes a liquid crystalline phase at concentrations approaching those found in sperm heads, virus capsids, and bacterial nucleoids; polarized light was used for illumination)
1993-1994	Teaching Incentive Award, Florida State University
1994	"Being There" Award, Division of Student Affairs, Florida State University
1994	Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, recognized for my “innovative research and teaching on how to bring science and technology, particularly ethics in science, to students and the community”
1994	Award from the Chipola Regional Science & Engineering Fair, for Off to See Ms. Wizard presentation
1995	Sabbatical awarded at Florida State University
1995	Science FEAT program named “Exemplary Mathematics and Science Quality Program in Postsecondary Education” - selected by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the National Science Foundation - Florida Department of Education's Statewide Systemic Initiative, and the Postsecondary Education Planning Commission
1995	Faculty Recognition Award, Science Education Faculty, Florida State University
1995	National Award Winner of the Innovation in Teaching Science Teachers Award from the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS), with Samuel Spiegel, Angelo Collins & Penny J. Gilmer on the Science FEAT Program
1998-2004	Curtin International Student Scholarship for the Doctor of Science Education, Curtin University of Technology
1999	Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology Award from the 10th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning in Jacksonville, FL
2004	Special commendation from the Chancellor of Curtin University of Technology on my doctoral thesis: Transforming University Biochemistry Teaching Through Action Research: Utilizing Collaborative Learning and Technology
2006	Award for Outstanding Science Teacher Educator of the Year, Level 2 (>10 years of experience), Association for Science Teacher Education
2006	Outstanding Community Women Award, American Association of University Women, Tallahassee chapter, Tallahassee, FL
2006	National Science Foundation, 1st Annual GK-12 Dissemination Award to Florida State University for distinguished accomplishments in the dissemination of the GK-12 Program: Experiences and Reflections (Penny J. Gilmer, D. Ellen Granger, & Wilbert Butler co-edited this monograph)
2006	Exemplary Zonta Career Service Award, Zonta Club of Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL; Zonta International is a global service organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women through service and advocacy.
2007	John Shrum Award from the Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education for Excellence in the Education of Science Teachers and Contributions, Which Exemplify the Highest Standards of Dedication and Service.
2008	Elected AWIS Fellow by the Association for Women in Science (AWIS), recognized “for her outstanding commitment and dedication in support of women in science and engineering and AWIS.”
2008	Named the Nancy Marcus Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University, 2008-2011.
2008	Platinum Aurora Award with the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium for Educational Documentary, available at this URL: http://www.paec-sc-iii.org/realscience.htm
2010	Outstanding Community Woman, Women's History Month Celebration at Tallahassee Community College, March 2010.

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GRANTS (current in bold):

Year	Grant	Position
1978	American Cancer Society (Florida), “Effect of tumor plasma membrane vesicles on cell-mediated lysis of tumor cells,” $10,000	PI
1979-1981	National Institutes of Health, “Histocompatibility antigens in defined membranes,” $130,500	PI
1979-1986	Research Corporation (Schering-Ploegh), “Physical basis of immune recognition,” $9,000	PI
1980	American Cancer Society (Florida), “Expression of histocompatibility antigens,” $10,000	PI with W. Marzluff, Jr. as the Co-PI
1982-1983	American Cancer Society, “Modulation of H-2 recognition in target vesicles,” $125,000	PI
1984-1985	President Sliger's Foundation Grants Advisory Committee, “The social responsibility of the scientist,” $2,500	PI
1985-1986	Council for Instruction Awards, “Development of a new liberal arts science course: Science in contemporary society,” $23,360	Co-PI with M. Rashotte (FSU Psychology Department) as Co-PI
1986	Learning Systems Institute and College of Arts & Sciences, “Further development of an interdisciplinary science course,” $8,000	Co-PI with M. Rashotte (FSU Psychology Department) as Co-PI
1986	American Cancer Society, “H-2 antigenic density and lytic reactivity of target cells by cytotoxic T lymphocytes,” $10,000	PI
1987-1989	Jessie Ball duPont Religious, Charitable and Educational Fund, “Chemistry summer program in Undergraduate Research Participation and Faculty Professional Enhancement,” $136,019	PI with R. Light (FSU Chemistry Department) as Co-PI
1989-1992	National Institutes of Health, “Radiation induced division delay and cell-survival,” $361,039	Co-PI with M. Schneiderman (FSU Biological Science Department) as the PI & W. Marzluff, Jr. (FSU Chemistry Department) as co-PI
1990-1993	National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduate, “Florida State University Undergraduate Research Participation Program,” $114,694, with an additional $5,000 supplement for an “Ethics in Science” course for REU participants	Co-PI with E. Hilinski (FSU Chemistry Department) as PI
1990-1995	Research Corporation grant, “Regulation of intracellular carbohydrate metabolism influencing cell-surface structures,” $24,000	PI
1991-1994	National Science Foundation Teacher Preparation grant, “Improving science and science education courses for prospective teachers,” $782,483	Co-PI with K. Tobin (FSU Curriculum and Instruction Department) as co-PI
1992-1996	National Science Foundation Teacher Enhancement grant, “Program for learning and research in science for middle school teachers (the Science FEAT Program),” $886,819	Co-PI with A. Collins (FSU Curriculum and Instruction Department) as co-PI
1995-1996	Eisenhower Department of Education grant, “Teacher preparation in science and mathematics,” $199,973 as one of three components to “Enhancing science and mathematics teaching and learning through collaboration among higher post-secondary institutions,” $199,973	PI
1996	SERVE (Eisenhower Consortia), “Action research for elementary teachers,” $6,000	PI
1997-1998	Council for Instruction, “Research toward better science teaching,” $6,000	PI
1998	SERVE (Eisenhower Consortia), “Teachers doing scientific research: Impact on their teaching,” $6,000	PI
1998-2003	National Science Foundation, “Florida Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation,” with Florida A&M University, $2.5 million	Co-PI with F. Hamilton as PI; A. Sweeney & G. Roig as other co-PIs
2000	SERVE (Eisenhower Consortia), “Experiential Learning for Preservice Teachers: Applications to Secondary Classrooms,” $8,748	PI with L. L. Hahn as the co-PI
2002-2007	National Science Foundation, grant for “Preparing Science Graduate Students to Meet the Challenges of K-12 Education,” $1.2 million	P. Cottle as PI, & D. Foss, W. Montford, P. J. Gilmer, E. Granger & T. Miller, as co-PIs
2004-2005	Office of Distributed and Distance Learning grant for “Fully Integrated, Web-Supported, CHM 1020L Chemistry Laboratory” for $16,824	S. Dillon & P. J. Gilmer, co-PIs
2004-2005	SERVE (Eisenhower Consortia), “Experiences of Science Graduate Students Working in K-8 Classrooms” for $15,000	P. J. Gilmer & D. E. Granger, co-PIs
2007-2008	State of Florida Department of Education; subcontract from the Panhandle Area for Educational Consortium: “Science Collaboration: Immersion, Inquiry Innovation” for $341,413 over 16 months	PI for subcontract; total grant $1.5 million
2009-2013	National Science Foundation; Collaborative Research - Alliance for the Advancement of Florida's Academic Women in Chemistry & Engineering, $123,408.00 over four years	PI for FSU part of collaborative grant with USF (lead), UF, FIU, and FAMU

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PUBLICATIONS:

Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Dunathan, H. C., Davis, L, Gilmer Kury, P., & Kaplan, M. (1968). Stereochemistry of enzymatic transamination, Biochemistry 7(12), 4532-4537.

2. Bruice, T. C., Gilmer Kury, P., & McMahon, D. M. (1970). Chromophoric lactones and mechanism of chymotrypsin, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 92, 6674-6676.

3. Ramwell, P. W., & Kury (Gilmer), P. (1973). Prostaglandins et membranes, Prostaglandines, 43-54, Inserm, Paris.

4. Gilmer Kury, P., Ramwell, P. W., & McConnell, H. M. (1974). The effect of prostaglandins E1 and E2 on the human erythrocyte as monitored by spin labels, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communication, 56, 478-483.

5. Kury (Gilmer), P., & McConnell H. M. (1975). Regulation of membrane flexibility in human erythrocytes, Biochemistry 14(13), 2798-2803.

6. Gilmer, P. J., McIntire, W. S., & Kirsch, J. F. (1977). Pyridoxamine-pyruvate transaminase: I. Determination of the active site stoichiometry and the pH dependence of the dissociation constant for 5-deoxypyridoxal, Biochemistry 16, 5241-5246.

7. Gilmer, P. J., & Kirsch, J. F. (1977). Pyridoxamine-pyruvate transaminase: II. A temperature-jump and stopped-flow kinetic investigation of the rates and mechanism of the reaction of 5-deoxypyridoxal with the enzyme, Biochemistry 16, 5246-5253.

8. Gilmer, P. J., McDevitt, H. O., & McConnell, H. M. (1978). Inhibition of specific effector T cell-target cell conjugates by target cell plasma membranes, J. Immunology 120, 774-776.

9. Harris, R. H., Ramwell, P. W., & Gilmer, P. J. (1979). Cellular mechanisms of prostaglandin action, Annual Reviews of Physiology 41, 653-668.

10. Gilmer, P. J. (1982). Physical separation and biochemical characterization of H-2b-encoded proteins on target cell plasma membranes and endoplasmic reticulum, J. Biol. Chem. 257, 7839-7846.

11. Gilmer, P. J., Figard, S. D., Flores, R. V., & DiRoma, P. J. (1982). Modulation of the recognition and lysis of EL4 tumor target cell by cytotoxic T lymphocytes, Cellular Immunology 73, 337-348.

12. Gilmer, P. J., Figard, S. D., & Flores, R. V. (1984). Wheat germ agglutinin-resistant variant of EL4 containing altered oligosaccharides as a target cell for cytotoxic T cells, Cellular Immunology 83, 107-123.

13. Flores, R. V., & Gilmer, P. J. (1984). Differential recognition and lysis of EL4 target cells by cytotoxic T cells: Differences in H-2K^b antigenic density and cytoskeletal proteins, J. Immunology 132, 2767-2774.

14. Figard, S. D., & Gilmer, P. J. (1985). Membrane-reconstituted, purified H-2K^b specifically inhibits T cell-target cell conjugate formation, Cellular Immunology 96, 1-11.

15. Nea, L. J., Bates, G. W., & Gilmer, P. J. (1987). Facilitation of electrofusion of plant protoplasts by membrane-active agents, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta 897, 293-301.

16. Little, C. D., Palumbo, A. V., Herbes, S. E., Lidstrom, M. E., Tyndall, R. L., & Gilmer, P. J. (1988). Trichloroethylene biodegradation by a methane-oxidizing bacterium, Applied and Environmental Microbiology 54, 951-956.

17. Gilmer, P. J., & Rashotte, M. E. (Dec. 1989/Jan. 1990). Marshalling the resources of a large state university for an interdisciplinary 'Science, Technology and Society' course, J. College Science Teaching, 150-6.

18. Xia, J., & Gilmer, P. J. (1994). Organic modifiers in anion-exchange chromatographic separation of sialic acids, J. Chromatography A, 676, 203-208.

19. Gilmer, P. J. (1995). Teaching science at the university level: What about the ethics? Science and Engineering Ethics, 1, 173-180.

20. Spiegel, S. A., Collins, A., & Gilmer, P. J. (1995). Science for early adolescence teachers (Science FEAT): A program for research and learning, Journal of Science Teacher Education, 6, 165-174.

21. Moscovici, H., & Gilmer, P. J. (March/April, 1996). Testing Alternative Assessment Strategies: The Ups and the Downs for Science-Teaching Faculty, Journal of College Science Teaching, 319-323.

22. Gilmer, P. J., Grogan, A., & Siegel, S. (1996). Contextual learning for premedical students, Selected papers from the 7th National Conference on College Teaching and Learning, pp. 79-89, J. A. Chambers (Ed.), Florida Community College of Jacksonville.

23. Nichols, S., Gilmer, P. J., Thompson, T., & Davis, N. (1998). Women in science: Expanding the vision, In B. Fraser & K. G. Tobin (Eds.), International Handbook of Science Education, Part 2, pp. 967-978, Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

24. Gilmer, P. J., & Alli, P. (1999). Action experiments enabling female learners of physical science, In J. E. Goodell (Ed.), Proceedings of the Australasian Joint Regional Conference of GASAT and IOSTE, pp. 64-74, Perth, Western Australia: Curtin University of Technology.

25. Gilmer, P. J. (1999). Developing a discourse community: Teaching biochemistry using the World Wide Web. In J. Chambers (Ed.) Selected papers from the 10th International Conference of College Teaching and Learning pp. 49-57, Jacksonville, FL: Florida Community College at Jacksonville.

26. Kahveci, A., Southerland, S., & Gilmer, P. J. (2006). The effectiveness of a program in retaining undergraduate women in science, mathematics and engineering majors, J. College Science Teaching, 36(3), 34-38.

27. Gilmer, P. J. (2006). Action research in one’s own science classrooms in higher education. In W. D. Borhorst-Heng, M. D. Osborne, & K. Lee (Eds.), Redesigning pedagogy: Reflections on theory and practice (pp. 145-158), Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

28. Geelan, D., Gilmer, P. J., & Martin, S. N. (2006). Forum: Dialogue about dialogue-cogeneration, research and science education. Cultural Studies in Science Education, 1(4), 721-744.

29. Kahveci, A., Gilmer, P. J., & Southerland, S. A. (2008). Understanding chemistry professors' use of educational technologies: An activity theoretical approach. International Journal of Science Education, 30(3), 325–351.

30. Kahveci, A., Gilmer, P. J., & Southerland, S. A. (2008). From marginality to legitimate peripherality: Understanding the essential functions of a women’s program. Science Education, 92(1), 38-64.

31. Gilmer, P. J. (2010). Vertical teaming with K-12 teachers engaged in scientific research in rural settings. The Rural Educator, 31(2), 1-6.

32. Gilmer, P. J. (2011). Irène Joliot-Curie, a Nobel laureate in artificial radioactivity. In M.-H. Chiu, P. J. Gilmer, D. F. Treagust (Eds.), Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Madame Sklodowska Curie’s Nobel Prize in chemistry. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

33. Gilmer, P. J. (2012). Learning through action research while teaching undergraduate science. National Study of Education in Undergraduate Science, Tuscaloosa, AL: Available from http://nseus.weebly.com/papers.html

Sole-authored Book

34. Gilmer, P. J. (2010). Transforming university biochemistry teaching through collaborative learning and technology: Ready, set, action research! Rotterdam: Springer.

Co-authored Books

35. Committee on Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation (H. K. Brunkhorst, W. J. Lewis, T. Caplin, R. L. Custer, P. J. Gilmer, M. L. Johnson, H. B. Keynes, R. H. MacDonald, M. Saul, M. G. Shroyer, L. Sowder, D. B. Walk, V. Ward, L. West, S. S. Wood) (2002). Educating Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Technology: New Practices for the New Millennium, Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

36. Committee on Assessing Integrity in Research Environments (A. H. Rubenstein, M. J. Bebeau, S. Bondurant, D. R. Cox, R. C. Dynes, M. S. Frankel, P. J. Gilmer, F. Grinnell, J. M. Iutcovich, S. M. Iutcovich, S. G. Korenman, J. B. Martin, R. R. Rich, L. M. Sherwood, M. J. Zigmond), Institute for Medicine (2002). Integrity in scientific research: Creating an environment that promotes responsible conduct, Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

Co-Edited Books

37. P. C. Taylor, P. J. Gilmer, & K. Tobin (Eds.) (2002). Transforming undergraduate science teaching: Social constructivist perspectives. New York: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.

38. M. -H. Chiu, P. J. Gilmer, & D. F. Treagust (Eds.) (2011). Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Madame Sklodowska Curie's Nobel Prize in chemistry. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

39. Hedy Moscovici (Au.), P. J. Gilmer & K. C Wiseman (Eds.) (2013). Learn science, learn math, learn to teach science and math, Homo sapiens! Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

40. Gilmer, P. J., Tansel, B., & Hughes Miller, M. (Eds.) (2013). Alliances for Advancing Academic Women: Guidelines for Collaboration in Chemistry, Engineering and Beyond. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

Co-Edited Monographs (hyperlinks provided for free downloading)

41. J. B. McDonald & P. J. Gilmer (Eds.) (1997). Science in the elementary school classroom: Portraits of action research [Monograph]. Tallahassee, FL: SERVE.

42. T. L. Kielborn, & P. J. Gilmer (Eds.) (1999). Meaningful science: Teachers doing inquiry + teaching science, [Monograph]. Tallahassee, FL: SERVE.

43. P. J. Gilmer, L. L. Hahn, & S. R. Spaid (Eds.) (2002). Experiential learning for science and mathematics teachers: Applications to secondary classrooms [Monograph]. Tallahassee, FL: SERC@SERVE [Available here].

44. P. J. Gilmer, D. E. Granger, & W. Butler (Eds.) (2005). Science graduate students in K-8 classrooms: Experiences and reflections [Monograph]. Tallahassee, FL: SERC@SERVE [Available here]. The NSF awarded FSU the first GK-12 Dissemination Award for this monograph.

45. K. Calvin & P. J. Gilmer (Eds.) (2008). Real science for the real world: Doing, learning, & teaching! [Monograph]. Chipley, FL: Panhandle Area Educational Consortium [Available here].

Theses and Dissertation

46. Gilmer P. J. (1967). Investigation of enzymatic transamination by synthesis of compounds in vitamin B6 series. M.A. Thesis, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA

47. Kury, P. Gilmer (1972). A stopped-flow and temperature-jump kinetic investigation of the mechanism of binding of 5-deoxypyridoxal to pyridoxamine-pyruvate transaminase. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.

48. Gilmer, P. J. (2004). Transforming biochemistry teaching through action research: Utilizing collaborative learning and technology. D. Sc.Ed. Doctoral thesis, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia. With special commendation from the Chancellor.

Other Publications

49. Gilmer, P. J. (1989). Education and the research environment, Committee on Science, Space and Technology, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, US Congressional Record, 28 June 1989, pp. 76-91, 382-384.

50. Gilmer, P. J. (1990). What it's really like to be a woman in science, In D. E. Herget (Ed.), More history & philosophy of science in science teaching, pp. 133-135, Proceedings of the First International Conference.

51. Gilmer, P. J., & Bulger, R. E. (March 1990). Selected readings on science, the scientific process, ethics and responsibility in science, Public Health Service Workshop on Education and Training of Scientists in the Responsible Conduct of Research.

52. Committee B on Professional Ethics, Statement on multiple authorship, Academe, September- October 41 (1990).

53. Committee B on Professional Ethics, Statement on conflicts of interest, Academe, September- October 40 (1990).

54. Gilmer, P., Women in science face the challenge of “chilly climate,” Tallahassee Democrat, pp. 1G, 5G, 20 Sept. 1992.

55. Gilmer, P. J. (1995). Commentary and criticism on scientific positivism, Science and Engineering Ethics 1, 71-72.

56. Gilmer, P. J. (1995). A conference report: Scientific (mis)conduct and social (ir)responsibility, Science and Engineering Ethics, 1, 187-188.

57. Gilmer, P. J., Biology of the sialic acids (a book review) (1996). Journal of the American Chemical Society, 118, 7646.

58. Gilmer, P. J., & McDonald, J. B. (1997). Setting the scene for action research, In J. B. McDonald & P. J. Gilmer (Eds.), Science in the elementary school classroom: Portraits of action research, Tallahassee, FL: SERVE.

59. Gilmer, P. J. (1998). Sowing the seeds of responsible conduct on new ground: The academic perspective, Proceedings of the Conference, “The Responsible Conduct of Research: A Commitment for All Scientists,” sponsored by the Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R), the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), pp. 11-31.

60. Gilmer, P. J., & Alli, P. (1998). Action experiments: Are students learning physical science? Students as researchers: Creating classrooms that matter. In S. R. Steinberg & J. L. Kincheloe (Eds.), pp. 199-211, Bristol, PA: Falmer Press, Taylor & Francis Inc.

61. Muire, C., Gilmer, P. J., & Nazarian, M. (1999). Web-based technology in a constructivist community of learners, British Journal of Educational Technology, 30, 65-68.

62. Gilmer, P. J. (1999). Teachers learning inquiry through scientific research, In T. L. Kielborn & P. J. Gilmer (Eds.), Meaningful science: Teachers doing inquiry + teaching science, Tallahassee, FL: SERVE.

63. Taylor, P. C., Gilmer, P. J., & Tobin, K. (2002). Introducing transformations, In P. C. Taylor, P. J. Gilmer, & K. Tobin (Eds.), Transforming undergraduate science teaching: Social constructivist perspectives (pp. ix-xxiv), New York: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.

64. Abbas, A. O., Goldsby, K. A., & Gilmer, P. J. (2002). Promoting active learning in a university chemistry class: Metaphors as referents for teachers’ roles and actions, In P. C. Taylor, P. J. Gilmer, & K. Tobin (Eds.), Transforming undergraduate science teaching: Social constructivist perspectives (pp. 183-210), New York: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.

65. Gilmer, P. J. (2002). Opalescence at the triple point: Research, teaching and service, In P. C. Taylor, P. J. Gilmer, & K. Tobin (Eds.), Transforming undergraduate science teaching: Social constructivist perspectives (pp. 423-462), New York: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.

66. Gilmer, P. J. (2002). Laboratories: Assessment and students' interest: Connecting to learning, in J. Wallace & W. Louden (Eds.), Dilemmas of science teaching: Perspectives on problems of practice, pp. 48-55, New York: Falmer Press.

67. Gilmer, P. J. (2002). Impact of scientific research experiences: Pre-service teachers' ideas on how they think about and teach science, P. J. Gilmer, L. L. Hahn, & M. R. Spaid (Eds.). Experiential learning for pre-service science and mathematics teachers: Applications to secondary classrooms (pp. 7-30). Tallahassee, FL: SERVE.

68. Gilmer, P. J., & DuBois, M. (2002). Teaching social responsibility: The Manhattan Project (Commentary on “Six Domains of Research Ethics”), Science and Engineering Ethics 8, 206-210.

69. Gilmer, P. J., & Balinsky, M. (2005). Science graduate students enhancing K-8 education. In P. J. Gilmer, D. E. Granger, & W. Butler (Eds.). Science graduate students in K-8 classrooms: Experiences and reflections. Tallahassee, FL: SERC@SERVE.

70. Gilmer, P. J. (2006). As a woman becoming a chemist, a biochemist, and a science educator. In K. Tobin & W-M. Roth, The culture of science education: Historical and biographical perspectives (pp. 133-145). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

71. Gilmer, P. J. (2008). Collaborating with scientists and engineers for improved teaching and learning of science. E-NARST News, 51(2), 3-5 [Available here].

72. Gilmer, P. J., Blumsack, S., Safron, H., & Calvin, K. (2008). Teaching the nature and practice of scientific inquiry, In K. Calvin & P. J. Gilmer (Eds.), Real science for the real world: Doing, learning, & teaching! (pp. 10-23). Chipley, FL: Panhandle Area Educational Consortium [Available here.]

73. Bratton, D. III, & Gilmer, P. J. (2009). Undergraduate biochemistry education in North America. In W. M. Roth & K. Tobin (Eds.) World of science education: North America (pp. 207-220). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

74. Gilmer, P. J. (2010). Going upwind in biochemistry. In K. Scantlebury, J. B. Kahle, & S. Martin (Eds.), Re-visioning science education from feminist perspectives: Challenges, choices and careers (pp. 69-78). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

75. Gilmer, P. J. (2011). A review of Catherine Milne’s book, The invention of science. Cultural Studies in Science Education, (DOI) 10.1007/S11422-011-9342-6

76. Chiu, M.-H., Gilmer, P. J., & Treagust, D. F. (2011). Introducing the book. In M.-H. Chiu, P. J. Gilmer, D. F. Treagust (Eds.), Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Madame Sklodowska Curie’s Nobel Prize in chemistry. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
77. Gilmer, P. J. (2011). Irene Joliot-Curie, a Nobel laureate in artificial radioactivity. In M.-H. Chiu, P. J. Gilmer, D. F. Treagust (Eds.), Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Madame Sklodowska Curie’s Nobel Prize in chemistry. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
78. Gilmer, P. J. & Borman, K. (2013). Deciding to collaborate and picking our STEM project. In P. J. Gilmer, B. Tansel, & M. Hughes Miller (Eds.), Alliances for Advancing Academic Women: Guidelines for Collaboration in Chemistry, Engineering and Beyond. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
79. Gilmer, P. J. & Martinez, V. (2013). Collaborating with STEM faculty across the team. In P. J. Gilmer, B. Tansel, & M. Hughes Miller (Eds.), Alliances for Advancing Academic Women: Guidelines for Collaboration in Chemistry, Engineering and Beyond. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
80. Fernandez, E., Popovic, D., & Gilmer, P. J (2013). Recruiting STEM women faculty: best practices. In P. J. Gilmer, B. Tansel, & M. Hughes Miller (Eds.), Alliances for Advancing Academic Women: Guidelines for Collaboration in Chemistry, Engineering and Beyond. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
81. Gilmer, P. J., Stokes, G. S., & Holbrook, K. (2013). Developing academic women leaders in STEM. In P. J. Gilmer, B. Tansel, & M. Hughes Miller (Eds.), Alliances for Advancing Academic Women: Guidelines for Collaboration in Chemistry, Engineering and Beyond. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (current in bold):

Year	Institution	Position
1981	National Institutes of Health site team to Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, Augusta, GA	Member
1979‑1984 1982 1982-1983	Southeastern Immunology Conference	Board of Directors Chair of the 15th annual meeting President
1987	National Institutes of Health site team to Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, Mobile, AL	Member
1987	National Institutes of Health ad hoc peer review group in Biophysics	Member
1987	7th Annual Florida Biochemists Meeting	Co-chairperson
1989-1995	American Association for University Professors	National Committee for Professional Ethics (Committee B)
1989-1990	Public Health Service workshop: “Education & training of scientists in the responsible conduct of research”	Planning committee
1989-1995	Tallahassee Scientific Society	Treasurer and founding board member
1989-1995	Energy Policy Advisory Committee, City of Tallahassee	Appointed citizen member
1989-1995	Sigma Xi-The Scientific Research Society	Southeastern Nominating Committee
1990-1991	Biophysical Society	Education Committee
1990-1991	Florida State University Chapter of Sigma Xi-The Scientific Research Society	President
1991	Florida Biochemists Meeting	Co-organizer
1991-1993	Association for Women in Science	Councilor and National Board member
1991-1996	National Science Foundation-funded Statewide Systemic Initiative in Florida	Advisory committee
1992-1994	Leon Association for Science Teachers	Treasurer and founding member
1992-1993	Louisiana Board of Regents for the National Science Foundation Statewide Systemic Initiative	Consultant
1992-1993	Project Technology Enhancing Achievement in Middle Schools	Advisory Board
1993	American Association for the Advancement of Sciences 2-day seminar: “Teaching of Ethics in Science and Engineering”	Co-organizer
1993-1996	Improving Mathematics, Science and Computer Education in Florida; Florida's Statewide Systemic Initiative; Florida's Curriculum Framework	Combined Advisory Committee
1994-present	*Science and Engineering Ethics*	Founding editorial board member
1994-1996	Region 1 Higher Educational Consortium in Mathematics and Science, State of Florida, chaired two regional meetings in 1994, two in 1995, one each in 1996, 1997, & 1999	Chair, Steering Committee
1994	Laboratory of Dr. Elaine Muchmore, University of California, San Diego	Sabbatical awarded for Fall 1994 term
1995-1999	Statewide Higher Educational Consortium for Mathematics and Science	Central Steering Committee
1996-1997	Planning Meeting on Guidance for Education in Scientific Conduct, National Academy of Sciences	Oversight Committee
1996	Law office of Robert R. Dawson, Attorney at Law, Richmond, VA	Consultant
1996-2001	Association for the Education of Teachers of Science	Membership and Communication Committee
1997–2000	National Association for Research in Science Teaching	Equity Committee
1997	National Association for Research in Science Teaching: “Teachers conducting scientific research”	Organizer, Multiple Paper Set
1998-1999	Statewide Higher Educational Consortium for Mathematics and Science	Secretary
1998-2000	Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation, National Research Council	Committee member
1998	National Association for Research in Science Teaching: “Action experiments: Are students learning physical science?”	Organizer, Multiple Paper Set
1998	National Association for Research in Science Teaching: “Creating learning communities through technology: Learning from a distance”	Organizer, Multiple Paper Set
1999	National Association for Research in Science Teaching: “Learning science through a kaleidoscope of patterns”	Organizer, Multiple Paper Set
2000	National Association for Research in Science Teaching: “Transforming prospective science teachers’ perceptions of science through experiential science collaborations as alternative course offerings”	Organizer, Multiple Paper Set
2000-2002	Assessing Integrity in Research Environments, Institute for Medicine, National Research Council	Committee member
2000-2002	National Science Foundation-funded grant, the Kansas Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation	National Visiting Committee
2001	National Science Foundation	Committee of Visitors, Division of Chemistry
2001	National Association for Science Teacher Education: “Constructivism in action in college science teaching”	Co-organizer, Invited session
2001	National Science Foundation, Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)	Review Panel
2002-present	Coordinator between the Education section of the AAAS and the Association for Women in Science	Education Liaison Coordinator
2002-2006	NSF-STEMTP Grant Advisory Panel, Western Michigan University	Member
2003-2008	Coordinator between the Education section of the AAAS and the National Association for Research in Science Teaching	Education Liaison Coordinator
2003-2006	National Association for Research in Science Teaching	Elected, Executive Board, Chair, Publications Advisory Committee
2003-2004	National Science Foundation – Teacher Professional Continuum	Review panel
2004	American Association for the Advancement of Sciences: “Preparation of science and mathematics teachers: Three cultures, one goal?”	Co-organizer, AAAS Symposium
2004	Writing Team for Question Bank for Liberal Studies textbook, Chemistry in Context (5th ed.)	Member
2004-2006	Tallahassee Scientific Society	President
2005-2006	E-NARST News (for National Association for Research in Science Teaching)	Editor
2005	Reviewer for Holt, Rinehart and Winston	Consultant
2005	National Assessment for Educational Progress in Science Framework External Review Panel	External consultant
2006	American Association for the Advancement of Sciences: “Science communication for all”	Co-organizer, Symposium
2006	National Association for Research in Science Teaching: “Science graduate students as GK-12 Fellows immersed in K-8 classrooms”	Organizer, Related Paper Set
2006-2009	NSF-STEM Grant Advisory Panel, Western Michigan University	Member
2006-2009	National Association for Research in Science Teaching	President-elect for 1st year, President for 2nd year, & Past President for 3rd year
2006-2009	Association for Science Teacher Education; Chair, Awards Committee	Elected, At-Large Director
2006-2010	Association for the Advancement of Science	Elected, Member-At-Large, Section Q (Education)
2006-2008	Zonta International	Elected, Area 4 Director, District 11 (for northern-central Florida)
2006	Biennial Conference on Chemical Education: “Science education: Vital connection of science to the public sphere”	Co-organizer, Two-day symposium
2006	American Chemical Society Annual Meeting: “Science communication for all”	Co-organizer, Symposium
2006-2007	President-elect, National Association for Research in Science Teaching	Conference Program Organizer
2007-2008	Journal of Nano Education	Founding editorial board member
2007-present	*Evolution: Outreach and Education*	Founding editorial board member
2007-2008	President, National Association for Research in Science Teaching	Conference Program Co-Organizer
2008-2009	Past President, National Association for Research in Science Teaching	Chair, Editor Search Committee for Journal of Research in Science Teaching
2010	Alliance for the Advancement of Florida’s Academic Women in Chemistry and Engineering (AAFAWCE): “Train-the-Trainer” Faculty Recruitment Workshop	Organizer
2010	Alliance for the Advancement of Florida’s Academic Women in Chemistry and Engineering (AAFAWCE): Women and Leadership in the Sciences and Engineering COACh Workshop and Discussion Panels	Organizer
2010-present	BUC Technologies	Board of Advisors, Senior Education Officer
2011-2014	Improving Science Assessments (Grant from the US Department of Education: Institute for Education Sciences)	Senior Personnel in Science

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University Service, Florida State University
(current in bold):

Year	Committee and/or Position
1980-1986	Laboratory Animal Research Committee
1981-1984	Professional Relations and Welfare Committee
1981-2010	General Chemistry Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
1984	Chair of subcommittee on issues relevant to women faculty
1984-1986	Executive Council
1985-1991, 1993-1996	Organizer and faculty advisor for the Tallahassee chapter of the Association for Women in Science
1986-1989	Animal Care and Use Committee
1986-1989	Director, Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Chemistry
1986-1990	Recruiter for minority graduate students in science
1987-1989	Director, Faculty Professional Enhancement Program in Chemistry
1987-1990	Professional Relations and Welfare Committee
1987-1992	Academic Status Committee, Program in Medical Sciences
1988	Chair of Subcommittee to Develop Policies and Procedures for Investigating Allegations of Misconduct in Scholarship, Professional Relations and Welfare Committee
1988-1989	Chair of Professional Relations and Welfare Committee
1988-1989	University/Industry Relations Committee
1988-1989	President's Task Force for Student Life
1989-1993	Incentive/Efficiency Program Committee
1989-1990	University Honors Committee
1990-1991	Science for Liberal Studies Committee
1990-1991	Interim Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
1990-1992	Science and Mathematics Education Advisory Committee
1990-1992	“Expanding Your Horizons” Conference Committee
1990-1993	Title IX Committee
1990-1994	Co-organizer (with Patricia Stith) of “The Value of a Graduate Education” program for minority undergraduate students in science
1991-1992	College Teaching Fellowship Selection Committee
1991-1993	Chair of Incentive/Efficiency Program Committee
1991-1993	Associate Chair of Chemistry
1991-1993	Rhodes Scholarship Competition Committee
1992-1993	Search Committee for Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, College of Human Sciences
1992-1994	Commission on the Status of Women
1992-1994	Advisory Committee for Alliance for Minority Participation
1992-1994	Co-organizer, Science Education Seminar Series
1992-1994	Co-organizer of the women science undergraduate wing in the Jenny Murphrey Dormitory Hall
1993	Dissertation Fellowship Committee for Arts & Sciences
1997-1999	President, Friends of the Library
1997-2003	Museum Studies Committee
1999-2000	Katherine Hoffman Spring Seminar Symposium Committee, College of Arts & Science
1999-2001	Past President, Friends of the Library
2000	Chair, Biology Science Review Committee
2001–2003	President’s Task Force on Academic Integrity and Service
2001-2010	Women in Mathematics, Science and Engineering (WIMSE) Advisory Committee
2002	Friends of the Library, Bylaws Committee
2002	Sigma Xi-The Scientific Research Society, Revitalization Committee
2002-2008	Vice President for Florida State University chapter of Sigma Xi-The Scientific Research Society
2003-2007	Academic Advisory Board, The Institute on World War II and the Human Experience, Florida State University
2003-2006	Organizer of the Science Education Colloquium, Spring semester for each academic year, Florida State University
2003-2008	Chair, Masters Supervisory Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
2004-2007	Professional Welfare and Relations Committee
2004-2007	Faculty Advisory Board for Service Learning
2004	Promotion and Tenure Committee, Science Area, College of Arts & Sciences
2004-2006	Graduate Directive Status Committee, College of Arts & Sciences
2005-2009	Faculty Senate, Departmental representative (elected)
2007-2009	Faculty Senate Steering Committee (elected)
2008-2010	Faculty-Student Relations Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
2009-2010	Archive Committee, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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PUBLIC SERVICE (current in bold):

Year	Institution	Position
1982-2008	Science fair judge at public and private schools	Judge
1985 1985-2006 1994-present	Tallahassee chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS)	Co-organizer Facilitator Treasurer
1989-2010	Off to See Ms. Wizard shows for the public, especially in K-12 schools, but also for Girl Scouts, church groups, Zonta International, Odyssey Science Center, (generally 2-4 per year)	Presenter
1990	Invited speaker for the Northside Rotary Club on “The Human Genome Project,” in Tallahassee, FL	Speaker
1990-1991	Chemistry Lecture Series for High School Chemistry Teachers	Organizer
1990-1995	Energy Policy Advisory Committee, City of Tallahassee	Citizen Member
1996	Invited speaker for the Tallahassee Women Lawyers on “Discrimination against women in science,” Tallahassee, FL	Speaker
1996-1999	Contextual learning projects with Florida State University students interacting in service projects with physicians and patients with autoimmune diseases and cancer	Director
1997-1998	Odyssey Science Center, Tallahassee	Education Committee
1999	Invited speaker for the American Association for University Women on “Women in science,” in Tallahassee, FL	Speaker
1999	Speaker on “Art and science,” for a teacher workshop sponsored by the Florida Institute for Art Education, in Tallahassee, FL	Speaker
2000	Keynote speaker at the Chipola Regional Science Fair, Chipola Junior College, Marianna, FL	Speaker
2000	Keynote Chemathon speaker, Florida State University	Speaker
2002-2008	Team to prepare written questions for the high school seniors eligible to take the test and to help grade the project defenses and/or the written examinations	Sunshine State Scholars Judge, and Steering Committee (starting in 2008)
1989 1989-1994 2002-2004 2004-2006 2007-present 2008-present 2008- present	Tallahassee Scientific Society (TSS) TSS Lannutti Memorial Lecture Committee	Co-organizer Treasurer Vice-President President Board member Treasurer Committee Chair
2011	4-H Club for summer program at Ruediger Elementary School, Tallahassee, FL	Organizer

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INVITED ORAL PRESENTATIONS:

International
Year	Presentation Title	Meeting
1974	“Rapid reactions studies of pyridoxamine-pyruvate transaminase,” P. J. Gilmer, H. Winkler, & J. F. Kirsch	Vitamin B6 Meeting in Leningrad
1988	“Integration of ethics into science courses"	North American Chemical Congress
1989	“A woman in science: A historical biography”	1st International Meeting on the History and Philosophy of Science in Science Teaching
1997	“Scientific research of elementary school teachers”	Science and Mathematics Education Centre, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia
1997	“Connecting Communities of Learners: Teaching physical science to teachers through an interactive website”	Department of Chemistry, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia
1997	“Teachers experiencing science: Research at science museums”	SciTech (a science museum) in Perth, Western Australia
2006	“Improving the learning environment in one’s science classroom using cogenerative dialogue”	Victoria University at Wellington, New Zealand
2007	“Invitation to the National Association for Research in Science Teaching”	Australasian Association for Science Education Research Association, Fremantle, Western Australia
2007	“Improving the learning environment in science classes: Using cogenerative dialogue”	National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
2008	Presidential Address: “Collaborating with scientists and engineers for improving teaching and learning of science”	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD
2008	Final Forum: “Strengthening high school chemistry education through teacher outreach programs”	The National Academies’ Chemical Sciences Roundtable Washington, DC
2009	NARST’s Grand Challenges and Great Opportunities: Presidential speech reaction panel	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Garden Grove, CA
2010	Water Cooler Conversation session: On collaborations between science and science education faculty	Association for Science Teacher Education, Sacramento, CA
National
Year	Presentation Title	Meeting
1981	“Histocompatibility antigens on vesicle and cell surfaces”	Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1984	“Modulation of immune recognition and lysis”	3M Company, Minneapolis, MN
1985	“Immunochemical analysis of cellular recognition”	College of Charleston
1987	“Combining research and teaching as a career in chemistry”	Rutgers University, Phyllis Dunbar Symposium
1989	Invited to testify on “Education and the research environment”	US. House of Representatives to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
1989	“Science, Technology and Society course with participation by faculty from numerous disciplines”	National meeting of the American Chemical Society
1990	“Marshalling the resources of a large state university to teach a 'Science, Technology, and Society' course”	Louisiana State University
1990	“‘What works’ in the teaching of ethics in science courses”	Public Health Service Workshop on Education and Training of Scientists in the Responsible Conduct of Research, National Institutes of Health
1990	“Ethics in research”	American Society for Microbiology
1990	“Undergraduate faculty professional enhancement programs”	11th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education
1991	“Constructivism in the teaching of science and society issues”	Annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences
1992	Plenary speaker on “Women in science: Current issues”	National meeting of Radiation Research
1992	“Scientific freedom and responsibility” for Research Experiences for Undergraduate program	Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
1993	“Integrating ethics into college-level science courses” presented to the “Teaching of Ethics in Science and Engineering Seminar,” which I co-chaired	American Association for the Advancement of Sciences Seminar
1994	“Women in science”	American Association for the Advancement of Sciences annual meeting
1994	Fairchild Lecture Series on “Bringing ethics into the science curriculum,”	University of Southern Mississippi
1994	“Teaching science at the university level: What about the ethics?”	National Academy of Sciences; “Convocation on Scientific Conduct”
1994	“Teaching responsible science”	Indiana University at a national conference on “Scientific (Mis)Conduct and Social (Ir)Responsibility”
1996	“A molecular metaphor for learning”	Purdue University
1996	“Sowing the seeds of responsible conduct on new ground: Strategies for involving federal, industrial and experienced academic researchers”	PRIM&R national meeting on “The Responsible Conduct of Research: A Commitment for All Scientists”
1997	“Resources for teaching responsible science”	National Academy of Sciences at the Workshop for Teaching Responsible Science
2002	“Journey of a scientist into science education: From empowering middle school teachers to addressing the needs and goals of university students”	Western Michigan University
2003	“Action research in one’s own chemistry classrooms”	University of Maine, Department of Chemistry
2003	“Responsible conduct of science”	Expert panelist at the National Institutes of Health with the Office of Extramural Research
2004	“Creating an environment that promotes responsible conduct of research”	St. Louis University
2005	“Involving science graduate students in K-12 science”	American Association for the Advancement of Science
2005	“My journeys from a positivist scientist to a qualitative science educator”	City University of New York, Graduate Center
2005	“Science graduate students as GK-12 Fellows immersed in K-8 classrooms”	University of Colorado, Boulder
2005	“Experiential learning of science through scientific research experiences: What teachers say”	University of Colorado, Boulder for Colorado High School Chemistry Teachers annual meeting
2005	“Learning from action research in a university biochemistry classroom”	City University of New York, Graduate Center
2005	“Evaluating GK-12's impact on schools, universities, teachers, and graduate students”	GK-12 Regional Meeting, Emory University
2006	“GK-12 Fellows’ reflecting on their experiences for a monograph on GK-12,” P. J. Gilmer	NSF National Meeting on GK-12
2006	“Learning about teaching from action research in a biochemistry classroom”	Western Michigan University
2006	“Improving the learning environment in one’s science classroom using cogenerative dialogue”	Queens College, City University of New York for 1st annual Equity Studies Research Center Distinguished Scholar Series
2007	“Using cogenerative dialogue to improve one’s own teaching of biochemistry”	University of Delaware
2007	“Using cogenerative dialogue with students to improve the learning environment in an undergraduate science classroom”	Southeastern Louisiana University
2007	“New researcher orientation”	Annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching
2008	“Action Panel”	National Academy of Sciences, Strengthening High School Chemistry Education through Teacher Outreach Programs, Washington, DC.
2008	“Reaching rural high school chemistry teachers in Florida: Research with scientists in state parks, wildlife refuges, estuarine reserves and other local resources” (interactive poster)	National Academy of Sciences, Strengthening High School Chemistry Education through Teacher Outreach Programs, Washington, DC.
2010	"Transforming undergraduate science teaching using collaborative learning and technology"	Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA
State
Year	Presentation Title	Meeting
1978	Invited speaker on biochemistry	University of Florida
1985	“Variant cells as probes of immune cellular recognition”	25th Anniversary of the Institute of Molecular Biophysics, Florida State University
1989	Invited speaker on biochemistry	Chipola Junior College
1989	“Ethics in scholarship”	Presbyterian University Center at the Faculty Luncheon Series, Florida State University
1990	“Murine model to sialic acid storage disease”	Florida Biochemistry Meeting
1990	Anatomy of a Planet Series on “Origins of life on Earth”	Florida State University Conference Center
1991	“Effective strategies and styles of teaching of mathematics for women and other underrepresented groups”	American Mathematical Society Meeting
1991	“Ethics in science”	St. Petersburg Junior College
1993	“The Human Genome Project”	Lunch and Learn Seminar Series, Center for Professional Development, Florida State University
1994	“Ethical issues in the new reproductive technologies”	Daytona Beach Community College
1994	“Nurturing diversity in today's classroom”	Florida Statewide Systemic Initiative in Science & Mathematics Education
1995	“An exemplary teacher enhancement program: Science For Early Adolescence Teachers (Science FEAT)”,	Higher Educational Consortium for Science and Mathematics annual meeting, State of Florida,
1996	“Discrimination against women in science”	Tallahassee Women Lawyers meeting
1996	“Cooperative learning”	Florida-Georgia Alliance for Minority Participation
1996	“Reflections of a chemist teaching among science educators: A journey of changing beliefs and practices”	Mary Budd Rowe Science Education Seminar
1998	“Region 1 of the HEC”	Statewide Higher Education Consortium (HEC) in Mathematics and Science Conference, Deerfield Beach, FL
1999	“Florida Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation”	American Chemical Society Florida State Capitol Day
2003	“Engaging students in active learning through collaborative groups”	Office of Distributed and Distance Learning, Florida State University
2004	“Using autobiography and ethnography to find your niche: Is teaching science your calling?”	Science Education Colloquium, Florida State University
2006	“Quality criteria in autobiography and connection to becoming a leader”	Science Education Colloquium, Florida State University
2007	“Women in science”	Association for Women in Science, Tallahassee, FL
2007	“What’s to learn being NARST President”	Science Education Colloquium, Florida State University
2007	“From marginality to legitimate peripherality: Understanding the essential functions of a women’s program”	Science Education Colloquium, Florida State University
2008	“Ethics in science and medicine”	Tri-Beta Student Chapter, Florida State University
2008	“Chemistry Is In the News: Workshop for Colorado Teachers, Science Education Students, Chemistry Faculty”	Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO
2008	“Chemical Buffers”	Florida State University Medical School Outreach Program
2011	"Marie Curie, 1867 - 1934, Nobel prize in Physics, 1903 (jointly with Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel), Nobel prize in Chemistry, 1911"	FSU Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) event, "Sharing a Chemical Moment"
2011	Reading from new book, Transforming Undergraduate Biochemistry Teaching Using Collaborative Learning and Technology: Ready, Set, Action Research!	Florida State University Authors Day
2011	"Faculty Recruitment for Excellence and Diversity (FRED) Workshop on May 4, 2011	Addressing faculty members at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (FL)
2011	Faculty Recruitment for Excellence and Diversity (FRED) Workshop on May 23, 2011	Addressing faculty members at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (FL)

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ORAL PRESENTATIONS WITH PAPERS:

International
Year	Presentation Title	Meeting
1993	“The investigation of organic modifiers in anion exchange chromatographic separation of sialic acids,” J. Xia & P. J. Gilmer	13th International Symposium on HPLC of Proteins, Peptides, and Polynucleotides
1997	“Using the Internet to teach physical science,” P. J. Gilmer	Western Australia Science Teachers Association meeting, Perth, Western Australia
1997	“Action experiments enabling female learners of physical science,” P. J. Gilmer & P. Alli	Australasian Joint Meeting of gasat/IOSTE, Perth, Western Australia
1999	“Developing a discourse community: Teaching biochemistry using the World Wide Web,” P. J. Gilmer	10th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL
2000	“Fictionalized narrative of collaborative learning in a university science class,” P. J. Gilmer	11th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL
2000	“Transformative educative change: Action research in a university science class,” P. J. Gilmer	World Congress: 5th on Action Learning, Action Research & Process Management (ALARPM) and 9th on Participatory Action-Research, in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
2002	“Experiential learning for pre-service teachers,” P. J. Gilmer & R. Brockwell	International Conference on Pathways to Change, Arlington, VA
2003	“Assessment to foster understanding: Need for problem solving in science education methods classrooms,” M. Aydeniz & P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers in Science International Conference, St. Louis, MO
2003	“Where is the science in science teacher education and science teaching,” S. Brown, P. J. Gilmer, E. Lucy, C. Melear, R. S. Schwartz, J. F. Westerlund, & J. W. Wilson	Association for the Education of Teachers in Science International Conference, St. Louis, MO
2003	“Active learning environments for engaged learning,” M. Aydeniz & P. J. Gilmer	14th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL
2004	“Using autobiography and ethnography to find your niche: Is teaching science your calling,” S. Hood & P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers in Science International Conference, Nashville, TN
2004	“Portrait of action research: Collaboration while using technology in a university classroom,” P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2005	“Changing ideas of science graduate students immersed in K-8 teaching,” P. J. Gilmer, M. Balinsky, G. Marsh, & D. E. Granger	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Houston, TX
2005	“Implementing change in one’s own biochemistry classroom through action research,” P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Houston, TX
2005	“Action research in one’s own biochemistry classroom,” P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers in Science International Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
2005	“Learning science for teaching: Content courses for elementary education majors,” L. S. Jones, M Weinberg, P. J. Gilmer, K. Scantlebury, & H. Shipman	Association for the Education of Teachers in Science International Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
2005	“Novice science and mathematics teachers following a scientific research experience,” L. L. Hahn & P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers in Science International Conference, Colorado Springs, CO
2005	“Action research in one’s own science classroom in higher education,” P. J. Gilmer	International Conference on Education: Redesigning Pedagogy: Research, Policy, Practice, Singapore
2006	“Emerging Identities: Science Doctoral Students in K-12 Schools,” M. G. Balinsky, P. J. Gilmer, & N. T. Davis	Association for the Education of Teachers in Science International Conference, Portland, OR
2006	“Connecting undergraduate students to the Internet: Understanding biochemistry's relevance,” P. J. Gilmer	American Association for the Advancement of Science, St. Louis, MO
2006	“Science graduate students enhancing K-8 education,” P. J. Gilmer & M. G. Balinsky	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Houston, TX
2006	“Emerging identities: Science doctoral students in K-12 schools,” M. G. Balinsky, N. T. Davis, & P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Houston, TX
2006	“Using Key Concept Inventories (KCI) to assess students’ understanding in general chemistry classes,” M-K. Orgill & P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Houston, TX
2007	“Scientists as K-12 science educators: Learned and performed identities in a three-year teaching partnership,” M. B. Balinksy, P. J. Gilmer, & N. T. Davis	Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL
2007	“University as reform agent: How inquiry conceptions underlying a non-traditional RET program intersect with those of science teachers and other scientists,” M. Blanchard, D. E. Granger, & P. J. Gilmer	Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL
2007	“Contradictions and coherences in tag-team teaching: An advanced level biochemistry course at the university level,” P. J. Gilmer, J. Cirillo, & T. Logan	Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL
2007	“Scientists learning science: A collaborative partnership between science doctoral students and K-8 science teachers,” M. B. Balinsky, N. T. Davis, P. J. Gilmer, & D. E. Granger	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA
2007	“Using cogenerative dialogue with undergraduate biochemistry students to improve learning environment,” P. J. Gilmer & J. Cirillo	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA
2007	“Understanding the nested relationship between teachers' epistemic, pedagogical and assessment conceptions,” M. Aydeniz, N. T. Davis, S. A. Southerland, & P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA
2007	“Science graduate students’ ideas on the nature of science during their tenure in graduate school,” P. J. Gilmer	Australasian Science Education Research Association, Fremantle, Western Australia
2008	“Science Graduate Student’s Ideas on the Nature of Science and Their Progress and Graduation from Graduate School,” S. A. Chitwood, M. G. Balinsky, & P. J. Gilmer	Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, St. Louis, MO
2008	Presidential address: “Collaborating with scientists and engineer for improving teaching and learning of science,” P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD
2008	“Cogenerative dialogue: Improving undergraduate biochemistry teaching and learning,” P. J. Gilmer, M. Al-humiari, D. B. Bratton, III	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD
2009	“Teaching nature of scientific inquiry by distance education to rural, practicing, K-12 teachers in preparation for scientific research,” D. B. Bratton, III, P. J. Gilmer, & S. Blumsack	Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Hartford, CT
2009	“Graduate level teaching of nature and practice of scientific inquiry,” P. J. Gilmer and eight authors	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Garden Grove, CA
2010	“Using vertical teaming with K-12 teachers while engaged in scientific research in rural settings,” P. J. Gilmer	Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Sacramento, CA
2010	"Building Elementary Teachers’ Background Knowledge and Confidence Enriches Environmental Curriculum and Enhances Teaching and Learning,” P. J. Gilmer, D. Pack, C. Phillips	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Diego, CA
2013	"Concept Mapping for Alternative Performance Assessments," P. J. Gilmer, A. Rouby, A. LaMee, J. Prempas, & A. Oosterhof	Association for Science Teacher Education International Conference, Charleston, SC
National
Year	Presentation Title	Meeting
1993	“College physics learning environments: Students perceptions, and preferences on the science curriculum,” D. Barrow & P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers of Science
1993	“The grading policy and alternative assessment in a new general biology course,” H. Moscovici & P. J. Gilmer,	Association for the Education of Teachers of Science
1993	“Use of course development teams for new interdisciplinary science courses for prospective elementary teachers,” P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers of Science
1993	“Overcoming the barriers to the reform of science content courses for prospective elementary teachers,” P. J. Gilmer, D. Barrow, & K. Tobin	National Association for Research in Science Teaching
1993	“Faculty reform in teaching college-level science courses for prospective teachers,” Penny J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching
1994	“Teaching and learning for middle school/junior high teachers: Designing and teaching a 'Science, Technology, and Society’ course for teachers from grades 5-9,” P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers of Science
1994	“The process of cultural change in faculty from Arts & Sciences: Use of a colloquium series,” P. J. Gilmer & H. Moscovici,	National Association for Research in Science Teaching
1994	“Modifying and analyzing the implementation of a college-level 'Science, Technology, and Society' course for practicing middle grades science teachers,” C. L. Doherty, P. J. Gilmer, & R. H. Marshall	National Association for Research in Science Teaching
1995	“Teachers' experiences in scientific research: Effects on beliefs and practice,” P. J. Gilmer, N. T. Davis, & S. A. Spiegel	Association for the Education of Teachers of Science and the Southeastern Association for the Education of Teachers of Science
1995	“Middle school teachers learning the nature and content of science through scientific research,” N. T. Davis, P. J. Gilmer, & S. A. Spiegel	National Association for Research in Science Teaching annual meeting
1996	“A molecular metaphor for learning,” P. J. Gilmer & S. Engel	National Association for Research in Science Teaching
1996	“Contextual learning for premedical students,” P. J. Gilmer, A. Grogan, & S. Siegel	7th National Conference on College Teaching and Learning
1996	“Networking with chemistry honors students,” P. J. Gilmer	Southeastern Association for the Education of Teachers of Science
1997	“Action research for elementary teachers,” J. B. McDonald & P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers of Science
1997	“Teachers learning science by doing science,” P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching
1997	“How prospective teachers perceive their experienced and preferred physical science classroom environment,” A. Abbas & P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching
1997	“The use of journals in science teaching and learning for prospective teachers: An active tool of students’ reflections,” A. Abbas & P. J. Gilmer	American Educational Research Association
1997	“Contextual learning on autoimmune disease and cancer,” Q. Tran, C. Muire, P. J. Gilmer, A. Goodman, R. Lee, M. Nazarian, & A. Fowler	8th National Conference on College Teaching and Learning
1998	“Non-traditional forms of assessment in university science courses,” C. Muire & P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers of Science in Minneapolis, MN
1998	“Action experiments: Are students learning physical science?” P. Alli & P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Diego, CA
1998	“Critical look at action research in the science classrooms of elementary school teachers,” P. J. Gilmer & J. B. McDonald	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Diego, CA
1999	“Web-based portfolios in a university–level science class,” P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Austin, TX
1999	“Teachers learning inquiry through scientific research,” P. J. Gilmer	Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Austin, TX
1999	“Looking at science as a pattern: Learning from differing perspectives,” P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Boston, MA
2000	“Teachers get to be scientists!” P. J. Gilmer, S. Hood, & J. McDonald [S. Hood presented the paper]	Association for the Education of Teachers in Science in Akron, OH
2000	“Alternative genre of reporting science education research: Fictionalized story,” P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA
2000	“Transforming pre-service teacher education programs with science research experiences for prospective science teachers,” L. L. Hahn & P. J. Gilmer	Southeastern Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Auburn, AL
2001	Symposium: “A snake in the nest or in the snake’s nest? Equity praxis and pedagogy within the sciences,” K. Scantlebury, P. J. Gilmer, & L. Jones	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO
2001	“Impact of scientific research experiences: Pre-service teachers' ideas on how they think about and teach science,” P. J. Gilmer	Southeastern Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Tampa, FL
2002	“Pre-service teachers experiencing inquiry through scientific research,” R. Brockwell, M. R. Spaid, & P. J. Gilmer,	Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Charlotte, NC
2002	“Scientific research experiences: Pre-service teachers' ideas on science and teaching,” P. J. Gilmer	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA
2003	“Symbiosis on campus: Collaborations of scientists and science educators,” D. Duggan-Haas, H. Moscovici, B. McNolty, P. J. Gilmer, C. Eick, & J. Wilson	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA
2003	“Mapping higher education’s learning environments: Chemistry I and science education methods,” M. Aydeniz, P. J. Gilmer, & J. J. Gallagher	National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, PA
2006	“Public understanding of science: Past, present & future,” P. J. Gilmer	Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Purdue University
2006	“Using Key Concept Inventories (KCIs) to assess students’ understanding in general chemistry classes,” M-K. Orgill & P. J. Gilmer	Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Purdue University

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ORAL OR POSTER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS:

International
Year	Presentation Title	Meeting
1991	“Characterization of murine tumor cell variants expressing cell surface carbohydrate differences,” P. J. Gilmer, C. W. Harrison, & N. L. Devino	Gordon Conference on Carbohydrates
1992	“Specially designed physics laboratory/classroom course for prospective elementary and early childhood education majors,” P. J. Gilmer, J. Albright, & F. Petrovich	Gordon Conference on Science Education and at Harden McConnell Symposium
1997	“Scientific research of elementary school teachers,” P. J. Gilmer	Key Centre for School Science and Mathematics, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia
1997	“Connecting communities of learners: Teaching physical science to teachers through an interactive website,” P. J. Gilmer	Department of Chemistry, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia
1999	“Teaching a web-enhanced course using the discourse of biochemistry,” P. J. Gilmer	Gordon Conference on Innovations in College Chemistry Teaching, New London, CT
2006	“Cogenerative dialogue with university students in a biochemistry classroom,” P. J. Gilmer & J. Cirillo	Australasian Science Education Research Association, Canberra, Australia
National
Year	Presentation Title	Meeting
1973	“Stopped-flow and temperature-jump kinetic investigation of the mechanism of binding 5-deoxypyridoxal to pyridoxamine pyruvate transaminase,” P. J. Gilmer & J. F. Kirsch	American Society of Biological Chemists meeting (FASEB)
1990	“Discussion of ethics and values in university science courses,” P. Elliott & P. J. Gilmer	11th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education
1995	“Bridging the gap between the beliefs and practices of college biology teachers and the science-related needs of prospective elementary teachers,” P. J. Gilmer, K. Tobin, H. Moscovici, & S. Mattson,	National Association for Research in Science Teaching annual meeting
1996	“The development of enzymatic and chromatographic methods for quantification of mammalian cell-surface sialic acids,” P. J. Gilmer & J. Xia,	Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
1996	“Contextual learning for premedical students,” P. J. Gilmer & A. Grogan	Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
1996	“Understanding biochemistry through applied research,” P. J. Gilmer & W. C. Muire, Jr.	Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
2000	“Expanding the sphere of learning: The Florida Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation,” P. J. Gilmer, M. Hynes, A. Sweeney, & A. Jean	National Science Teachers Association National Convention
2000	“Meaningful science: Teachers doing inquiry + teaching science,” P. J. Gilmer, T. Kielborn, Y. Greenspan, & M. Bosseler	National Science Teachers Association, Orlando, FL
2001	“Evaluation of freshman chemistry course,” P. J. Gilmer	NSF Principal Investigator Meeting, Arlington, VA
2004	“Learning environments in college chemistry classrooms using a constructivist-based questionnaire,” P. J. Gilmer, M. Aydeniz, & J. Gallagher	18th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, Iowa State University
2008	Invited poster: “Reaching rural high school chemistry teachers in Florida: Research with scientists in state parks, wildlife refuges, estuarine reserves and other local resources,” P. J. Gilmer	National Academies’ Chemical Sciences Roundtable
2009	Invited poster: “Reaching rural high school chemistry teachers in Florida: Engaging in scientific research with scientists in state parks, wildlife refuges, estuarine reserves, and other local resources,” P. J. Gilmer, A. Clark, S. Sims, R. Pleasant, D. Bratton, J. Walker, S. Blumsack, & H. Kroto	Chemical Sciences Roundtable, National Research Council of the National Academies, Washington, DC
2010	Poster: “AAFAWCE NSF-PAID: Alliance for the Advancement of Academic Women in Chemistry and Engineering,” C. Smith, K. Borman, P. J. Gilmer, & A. Donnelly	Joint Annual Meeting (JAM 2010): National Science Foundation, Washington DC
2011	Poster: “AAFAWCE NSF-PAID: Alliance for the Advancement of Academic Women in Chemistry and Engineering,” C. Smith, K. Borman, P. J. Gilmer, & A. Donnelly	Joint Annual Meeting (JAM 2011): National Science Foundation, Washington DC
2011	Poster: “Alliance for the Advancement of Florida's Academic Women in Chemistry and Engineering NSF ADVANCE-PAID," K. Borman, C. A. Smith, P. J. Gilmer, S. Hruda, A. Kwolek-Folland, & B. Tansel	ADVANCE-PI: NSF, Alexandria, VA
Regional
Year	Presentation Title	Meeting
1979	“Identity of H-2Db proteins in subcellular membrane fractions,” P. J. Gilmer	Southern Immunology Conference
1980	“Modulation of cell-mediated lysis target cell recognition by glycosylation,” P. J. Gilmer	Southeastern Immunology Conference
1981	“Isolation of H-2 Molecules Containing Differentially Processed Carbohydrate Moieties,” P. J. Gilmer & S. D. Figard	Southeastern Immunology Conference
1981	“Carbohydrate processing of H-2 molecules,” P. J. Gilmer	Southeastern Immunology Conference
1982	“The role of glycosylation in cytotoxic T cell immune responses,” P. J. Gilmer & S. Figard	Southeastern Immunology Conference
1983	“Differential recognition and lysis of EL4 target cells by cytotoxic T cells: Quantitative difference in H-2Kb antigenic density,” P. J. Gilmer & R. V. Flores	Southeastern Immunology Conference
1986	“Effect of variation of target cell H-2 antigenic density on CTL-mediated immune recognition and lysis,” P. J. Gilmer, N. Devino, & M. Tinsley	Southeastern Immunology Conference
1997	“Action research of elementary school teachers,” J. B. McDonald, L .G. Joanos, & P. J. Gilmer	Southern regional meeting of National Science Teachers Association meeting in Nashville, TN
2004	“GK-12 Fellows’ ideas on teaching, learning, and nature of science while embedded in K-8 schools,” P. J. Gilmer, M. Balinsky, & G. Marsh	Regional GK-12 Conference, University of Florida
2005	“Exploring the nature of science: Learning through teaching K-8 classrooms,” M. Gabaordi & P. J. Gilmer	Regional GK-12 Conference, Emory University
2005	“GK-12 Fellows’ reflecting on their experiences for a monograph on GK-12,” P. J. Gilmer	Regional GK-12 Conference, Emory University
2010	“Transforming undergraduat science teaching using collaborative learning and technology: Ready, set, action research!,” P. J. Gilmer	Southeastern Association for Science Teacher Education
State
Year	Presentation Title	Meeting
1982	“Development of a possible in vitro assay for tumor promoters,” P. J. Gilmer, T. A. Policke, & R. C. Dougherty	Florida Division of the American Cancer Society
1982	“Isolation of H-2 molecules containing differentially processed carbohydrate moieties,” P. J. Gilmer	Florida Division of the American Cancer Society
1993	“Teaching science through current events,” P. J. Gilmer, T. Callahan, P. Dixon, L. Joanos, M. Nour, & J. Ouimet	Annual meeting of the Leon Association for Science Teachers
1994	“Teaching science to teachers through research,” P. J. Gilmer	Annual meeting of the Statewide Higher Educational Consortium for Mathematics and Science
1995	“The development of chromatographic methods for separation of sialic acids,” P. J. Gilmer & J. Xia	Florida meeting of the American Chemical Society
1995	A poster session describing current research, P. J. Gilmer & J. Xia	ChemiNole '95, Florida State University Chemistry Department
1996	“Quantitative determination of cell-surface sialic acids and their effects on antibody-antigen binding,” P. J. Gilmer & J. Xia	ChemiNole ’96, Florida State University Chemistry Department
1996	“Conceptual learning for premedical students,” P. J. Gilmer, A. Grogan, & S. Siegel	ChemiNole ’96, Florida State University Chemistry Department
1998	“Florida Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation,” P. J. Gilmer	Statewide Higher Education Consortium in Mathematics and Science Conference, Deerfield Beach, FL
1999	“Using discourse of biochemistry in web-enhanced, university-level biochemistry course,” P. J. Gilmer	Florida American Chemical Society FAME 99 meeting, Orlando, FL
1999	“Color and light,” P. J. Gilmer	Florida Institute for Art Education, Tallahassee, FL
1999	“Alternative assessment in a university level biochemistry class,” P. J. Gilmer	Statewide Higher Education Consortium in Mathematics and Science Conference, Orlando, FL
2000	“Involving higher education faculty in higher education reform through collaboration,” P. J. Gilmer, M. Barnes, B. Spector, C. Briscoe, & L. Barnes	Statewide Higher Education Consortium in Mathematics and Science Conference, St. Petersburg, FL
2003	“Mapping education in college chemistry classrooms,” M. L. Gantt & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Honors General Chemistry, Florida State University
2004	“Active learning in a college environment,” K. Sandin & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Honors General Chemistry, Florida State University
2004	“Science education: GK-12,” J. Twachtman & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Honors General Chemistry, Florida State University
2005	“GK-12 Fellows grant program and its effect on students’ understanding of teaching and learning science in graduate school,” J. Rogers, M. Balinsky, & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Honors General Chemistry, Florida State University
2005	“Increasing African American participation in graduate and Ph.D. science and engineering programs,” W. Sanders & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Minority Access Week, Florida State University
2006	“Analysis and comparison of GK-12 data in K-8 classrooms,” A. Cunningham, A. Dlugokienski, & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Honors General Chemistry, Florida State University
2007	“Perceptions of science (GK-12 grant),” S. Chitwood, & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Honors General Chemistry, Florida State University
2007	Cogenerative dialogue: Improving science teaching and learning, M. Al-humiari, D. Bratton, & P. J. Gilmer	Southern Association for Science Teacher Education, Valdosta State University
2008	‘Science education: Graduate students reflections of the GK-12 program and VNOS,” S. Golla, M. Mahony, & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Honors General Chemistry, Florida State University
2009	“Collaborative inquiry: The value of vertical teaming in science education,” A. J. Thompson & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Honors General Chemistry, Florida State University
2010	“Analyzing academic women in chemistry and engineering: Promoting the recruitment and advancement of women in the professions,” K. Gorski & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Honors General Chemistry, Florida State University
2011	“Academic women in engineering and chemistry: Emphasizing and promoting leadership and advancement within the university,” A.J. McManaway & P. J. Gilmer	Poster presentation for Honors General Chemistry, Florida State University

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WEBCASTS

Year	Presentation Title and Abstract	Website
2010	“Alliance for the Advancement of Florida’s Academic Women in Chemistry and Engineering.” The Alliance for the Advancement of Florida’s Academic Women in Chemistry and Engineering (AAFAWCE) has five universities working to advance the status of academic women in chemistry and engineering.	GEOSET Website
2010	“Vertical Teaming with K-12 Teachers Engaged in Scientific Research in Rural Settings.” This presentation is about research involving rural teachers (3-12) who worked in vertical teams as they learned science inquiry skills through an online course followed by scientific research in local state parks.	GEOSET Website

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CURRENT/FORMER GRADUATE STUDENTS
(serving as major professor or co-major professor):

1. Rosa V. Flores: M.S. in Biochemistry, Differential recognition and lysis of EL4 target cells by cytotoxic T cells: Quantitative difference in H-2Kb antigenic density" (1982).

2. Steve Figard: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, The role of sialic acid in the recognition of H-2Kb antigens by cytotoxic T cells (1984).

3. C. Deane Little: Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics, Bacteria that degrade hazardous waste: The isolation of trichloroethylene-degrading methanotrophic bacteria and development of monoclonal antibodies specific to them (1988).

4. Nancy Devino: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Lysosomal processing of sialoglycoconjugates in a wheat germ agglutinin resistant variant of EL4 murine leukemia cells (1989).

5. Wayne Baker: M.S. in Biochemistry, Sialic acids: Bioanalytical methods and characterization (1991).

6. Chris Harrison: M.S. in Biochemistry, Variations in the lysosomal characteristics and sialic acid metabolism of a murine leukemia cell line and its nontumorigenic variants (1991).

7. Jianqiang Xia: M.S. in Analytical Chemistry, The development of chromatographic methods for separation of sialic acids released from mucin and cell surfaces (1994).

8. Aldrin Edward Sweeney: Ph.D. in Science Education, Minority students in the science classroom: Language, class, race, culture and pedagogy (1997).

9. Abdullah Abbas: Ph.D. in Science Education, The teacher’s role in college level classes for non-science majors: A constructivist approach for teaching prospective science teachers (1997).

10. Jianqiang Xia: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Quantitative determination of cell-surface sialic acids and their effects on MHC class I antigen-antibody binding (1997).

11. Elizabeth Mayo, M.S. in Science Education, Constructivism—factual or fatuous? An autobiographical account of a scientist in a science education program (1999).

12. Yvette Greenspan, Ph.D. in Science Education, Gender differences in an elementary school learning environment: A study on how girls learn science in collaborative learning groups (2000).

13. Terrie Kielborn, Ph.D. in Science Education, Sixth grade students' perceptions of science and scientists following a field-based science investigation (2001).

14. Julie Lambert, Ph.D. in Science Education, A quantitative and qualitative inquiry into the effects of secondary marine science courses on students' level of science literacy (co-major professor with George Dawson (2001).

15. Sherri Hood, M.S. in Science Education, Why science teachers leave teaching: An autobiographical account and analysis of teachers who leave or consider leaving teaching (2003).

16. Lori Hahn, Ph.D. in Science Education, Interpretive case studies on the influence of a pre-service contextual science research course on novice science and mathematics teachers (2004).

17. Marcie Bosseler, Ph.D. in Science Education, How can students use the potential of technology and the Internet in an elementary science club as the conduit for conducting scientific inquiry? (2005).

18. Ajda Kahveci, Ph.D. in Science Education, Impact of a women's program in science, mathematics and engineering on undergraduate women: Activity systems on the periphery, co-major professor with Dr. Sherry Southerland (2005).

19. Caren Prichard, M.S. in Science Education, Science education portfolio (2005).

20. Helen Libby, M.S. in Science Education, Science education portfolio (2005).

21. Linda Kitner, M. S. in Science Education, Science education portfolio (2006).

22. Donald Bratton III, M. S., Chemistry and Biochemistry (2008).

23. Marlene Morales, currently a doctoral candidate in Science Education, co-major professor with Dr. Sherry Southerland.

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LONG-TERM PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES:

Peter C. Taylor, co-major professor, Curtin University of Technology; also co-editor of recent book on undergraduate science teaching.

Kenneth Tobin, co-major professor, Curtin University of Technology; also co-editor of recent book on undergraduate science teaching.

D. Ellen Granger, co-PI on NSF GK-12 grant.

Sherry Southerland, colleague at Florida State University, coauthor, and co-supervisor of graduate students

Kathryn Borman (USF), Rufina Alamo (FSU), Garnett S. Stokes (FSU), Dragana Popovic (FSU), Simone Pederson Hruda (FAMU), Berrin Tansel (FIU), Anne Donnelly (UF), co-PI on NSF ADVANCE-PAID grant
Chrystal A. S. Smith, project manager on NSF ADVANCE-PAID grant
Michelle Hughes Miller, co-editor on Alliances for Advancing Academic Women: Guidelines for Collaboration in Chemistry, Engineering and Beyond, on NSF ADVANCE-PAID grant

Sir Harold Kroto (FSU) on GEOSET Web site

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GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL ADVISORS:

Thomas C. Bruice, thesis advisor at the University of California, Santa Barbara

Harmon Dunathan, M.A. thesis advisor at Haverford College for master's degree at Bryn Mawr College

Jack F. Kirsch, Ph.D. advisor at the University of California, Berkeley

Harden McConnell, Postdoctoral research advisor at Stanford University

Hugh O. McDevitt, Postdoctoral research advisor at Stanford University

Peter Ramwell, Postdoctoral research advisor at Stanford University

Esmond E. Snell, Ph.D. co-advisor at University of California, Berkeley

Peter C. Taylor, Sci. Ed. D. co-advisor, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia

Kenneth Tobin, Sci. Ed. D. co-advisor, Graduate Center of the City University of New York

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