Academic Background: Ph.D. in Education, University of California, Berkeley. M.S. in Physics, University of California, Berkeley.
Research Interests: STEM education, equity in education, and learning sciences, with a focus on culturally responsive teaching and informal learning environments.
Appointments: Professor, UW College of Education. Director of the Learning Sciences and Human Development program.
Awards: National Science Foundation CAREER Award.
Publications: Co-author of NGSS Lead States: Next Generation Science Standards and numerous articles on science education in journals like Journal of the Learning Sciences.
Additional Contributions: Leads professional development workshops for K-12 educators. Active on Twitter (@philiplbell) for education outreach.