Dr. Dermot F. Donnelly-Hermosillo specializes in the role of instructional technologies
and curriculum to support enhanced student ownership and learning of scientific concepts.
Such instructional technologies include simulations, virtual laboratories, and online
games.
- Chemical Education
- Educational Technologies
- Learning Sciences
Dr. Donnelly-Hermosillo is involved in several research projects totaling over $2.7
million including the:
- "Introducing Research Deconstruction Pedagogy into Gateway Courses to Improve Student
Engagement with STEM" project (CLL Grant); Co-PI. Cal Learning Lab Innovation Grant.
- "Advancing Computational Thinking for Teacher Education in Central California" project
(NSF #1950031); Co-PI. National Science Foundation (NSF) Robert Noyce Scholarship
Program.
- "Enhancing the Quality of Undergraduate Investigations in Physical Science (EQUIPS)"
project (NSF #1712279); PI. NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) Award.
- "A Study of the Impact of Pre-Service Teacher Research Experience on Effectiveness,
Persistence, and Retention" project (NSF #1660777); Co-PI. NSF Collaborative Noyce
Proposal Track 4 Award.
- "Investigating Chemistry Laboratories with Inquiry Projects (ICLIPs)" study (Curriculum
Development Grant Award); PI. CSUPERB award.