Curriculum Vita

James M. Lipuma

 


Senior University Lecturer

Associate Chair, Department of Humanities

Director, Science-Technology-Society Program

Coordinator , Teacher Education Programs

 

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ, 07102-1982

973-642-4743 (Off)

Lipuma@njit.edu

 

 

I.          EDUCATION

 

            Ed.M.  Curriculum &Teaching,           Teacher College, Columbia University,          January 2011

            Ph.D.   Environmental Science           New Jersey Institute of Technology,             January 2001

M.S.    Environmental Policy Studies    New Jersey Institute of Technology,           1996

B.S.     Chemical Engineering                Stanford University,                                    1993

 

Master Thesis (EdM): Development of a Pre-Service Curriculum for Secondary School Science Educators in the Science Technology & Society Degree Program

Dissertation:                Environmental Science Education in the Next Millennium:  A Model to Give Structure and Guidance

Masters Thesis:            Stratospheric Ozone Layer Depletion: A Computer-Aided Teaching Tool

 

II         RESEARCH INTERESTS/CURRENT PROJECTS

 

·         Examining the obstacles to science literacy for all students at all levels with emphasis placed on the roots of misunderstandings from a variety of sources such as pre /misconceptions, pseudoscience, mass media portrayals of bad science, inaccurate science teaching and texts, culturally and socially rooted communication issues among others.

 

·         Developing the integrated network for Curriculum and Learning Assessment Studies (CLASS) project that includes an open-access online web page for collaboration and dissemination of work.  There is also an annual conference dealing with STEM, Literacy, & Learning Assessment Systems and a peer-reviewed online journal (CLASS Review).

 

·         Utilizing current and emerging technologies to assist in the education process.

 

·         Fostering improved undergraduate learning and ability through the NJIT Open University Project and Wikipedia Improvement by Supported Expert Revision (WISER) project with the NJIT Workgroup on Information Literacy and Learning (WILL).

 

·         Developing an interdisciplinary introductory science curriculum and support materials to infuse science literacy for all into science curriculum and more generally across the entire high school curriculum.


III        ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

 

Associate Chair, Department of Humanities, 2011- Present

Director, Science-Technology-Society Program, 2011- Present

Senior University Lecturer, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2007- Present

Coordinator of Technical Communications; New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2009- 2011

Teacher Education Programs Coordinator, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2004- Present

Director—Albert Dorman Honor College Leadership Center Project 2004-2008

Special Lecturer, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2001-2007

Coordinator—Lower Division HSS Courses, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1998- 2002

University Lecturer, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1997- 2001

Adjunct Lecturer, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1996-1997

Guest Lecturer, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1995-1997

Team Teacher (with Dr. Norbert Elliot) New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1995-1996

 

IV        PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Curriculum Development Consultant, 2009-present

Educational Professional Development Expert, 2005-present

Science Education Subject Matter Supervisor for Pre-Service teachers, 2008-present

Curriculum Design and Implementation Expert Consultant, 2004-present

Research Coordinator, Center for Architecture and Building Science Research, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 2001-present

Consultant, Emission Reduction Research Center, New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1996-1997

Lecturer, New Jersey Institute of Technology Graduate Student Association, 1996-1997

Consultant, Visionary Consulting, 1995-1997

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, 1994-1996

 

V         TEACHING ACTIVITIES

 

Courses Taught (http://web.njit.edu/~lipuma/)

Advising of Graduate students

Advising of Senior Project Courses

ENG 352-Technical Writing—Standard, & Honors

ESTS 333-Science Literacy and Pedagogy

ESTS 335-Information and Communication Technology for Secondary Schools

ESTS 336-Curriculum and Instruction for Secondary Schools

HSS 202-Society, Technology, & Environment—Intensive, Standard, & Honors

HSS 212-World and the West: Cultural History 1492-Today

HSS 408-Cutting Edge Technology and STS Issues

HSS 408-Leadership and Technology

HSS 408-Social Problem Solving and Technological Fixes

HSS 409-Science Fiction to Science Fact

HSS 409-Technology Assessment

HSS408-Understanding and Teaching Complex Science Topics

PTC631-Communication and Environmental Problem Solving

R300-386-Understanding Curriculum Design

SS 220-Chemical Engineering, Society, & Technology

SS 338-Issues in Public Policy

STS 258-Technology and Society II

STS 303-Science, Technology, & Society—Thesis Project I

STS 303-Science, Technology, & Society—Independent Study

STS 311-Science, Technology, & Society—Work Experience I

STS 308-Technology & Global Development

STS 411-Science, Technology, & Society—Project and Seminar I

STS 411-Science, Technology, & Society— Project and Seminar II

 

VI        SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

 

A.        Textbooks

 

Lipuma, J. M.  & Tutela, J. J.  (2012). Mapping Your Future: Designing Program for the 21st Century. Sense Publishing.

 

Lipuma, J. M. (2009.) Fundamentals of Undergraduate Education and Learning (FUEL), Kendall Hunt Publishing Company,

 

B.        Invited Chapter

 

White, C. Tutela, J.. Lipuma, J. M., & Vassallo, J.  (2010). Up the Down Stair Case: Tensions of National Accreditation for an Urban Teacher Education Program.

 

C.        Open Courseware and Online Course Projects

 

Lipuma, J. M. (2010). ENG 352-Technical Communications. NJIT Open Courseware Consortium (OCW) Project. Available: http://ocw.njit.edu/csla/eng/eng-352-lipuma/index.php

 

Lipuma, J. M. (2010). Technical Communications. NJIT YouTube Channel Available:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxz6-m9vxdg

 

D.        Conference Proceedings, Peer-Reviewed

 

Bengu, G., Watts D., Elliot, N., Tolety, S., Bhaumik, A., Mallikarjun, Y., & Lipuma, J. M. (1998). Use of Object-Oriented Intelligent Simulation Tools for Web Based Education, IEEE -ICC International Conference on Communications, June 7-11, Atlanta.

 

E.        Conference Proceedings, Editor Reviewed

 

Bengu, G., Watts D., Elliot, N., Lipuma, J. M., Bhaumik, A., Mallikarjun, Y., & Tolety, S. (1997). Computer Aided Cognitive Tools for Teaching and Implementing Clean Manufacturing Technology Reinvestment Project, Manufacturing Education and Training Program, NSF Grantees Conference Proceedings,

 

Rosengarten, E., Lipuma, J. M., & Elliot, N., (July 1995). Application of AI in Clean Manufacturing, International Conference on Mathematical and Computer Modeling and Scientific Computing Proceedings.

 

F.         Manuals & Guides

 

Lipuma, J. M. Thesis Writing Guide (1997) New Jersey Institute of Technology, Office of Graduate Studies. Diskette

 

G.        Works of Fiction

 

Lipuma, J.  M. (2011). Raspberry Hardin’s Backyard adventure, Under review.

 

Lipuma, J.  M. (2011). The Ultimate Contract, Under review.

 

Lipuma, J. M. (2000). Slayer of Evermore,  Xlibris Publishing Company,

 

H.        Individual Poems

 

Lipuma, J. M. (1999). Lonely Heart Searching, The Sound of Verse, National Library of Poetry.

 

I.          Professionnel Présentations

 

Lipuma,  J. M. (2010). Using Moodle for Online Course Delivery.  Paper presented at  NJEDge Faculty Best Practices Showcase, March 12, 2010 Seaton Hall University.

 

Scharf, D., & Lipuma, J. M. (2009). Mythbusting: College Students as Wikipedia Authors: a surprising new pathway to information literacy. Paper presented at the Merlot Conference, Teaching and Learning in a Networked World. August 2009, San Jose CA.  Vidoe available: http://www.screencast.com/users/MerlotConference/folders/Camtasia%20Relay/media/a3c3b2e2-2884-4a49-861a-140d727b8714

 

Scharf, D., & Lipuma, J. M. (2009). College Students as Wikipedia Authors: New pathways to information literacy. Paper presented at the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) Annual Conference. April 27-29, 2009. Long Branch, NJ.

 

Lipuma, J. M., & Clark, J. (2007) Techs-NJ,  New Jersey Science Teachers Association (NJSTA) Conference. Garden State Convention Center, Somerset, NJ Oct 2007

 

Bukiet, B., Lipuma, J. M., & Steinbaum, R. (2007). Preparing 21st Century Teachers: Science & Math Teacher Education Program at NJIT. NJIT Career Development Services Civic Engagement 1st Friday Seminar, Feb. 2, 2007.

 

Lipuma, J. M. (Dec 2006).  Leadership: Individuals Groups and Teams, International Association of Administrative Professionals( IAAP) Meeting,

 

Lipuma, J. M. (Nov 2004). Developing and Assessing Good Environmental Education Programs,  North American Association of Environemtnal Education NAAEE Conference, Biloxi MS..

 

Lipuma, J.  M., (1997). Waste Prevention:  Making Less Garbage NJIT Pollution Prevention Conference, New Jersey Institute of Technology. October 23, 1997.

 

Lipuma, J. M., (1996). Pollution Prevention:  Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges Today NJIT Pollution Prevention Conference, New Jersey Institute of Technology.

 

J.         Invited Panels

 

Lipuma, J. (2010).  Wikipedia Improvement by Supported Expert Revisions (WISER) Project: Using Wikipedia for Authentic Assessment. Panel and Workgroup held at the Wikimedia Foundation, May 2010, San Francisco, CA.  Vidoe available at:

 

K.        CD Produced

 

Seventh Regiment Armory CD. (2008). Brooklyn High School of the Arts.

 

Preservations Arts Technology I—11th Grade Fall CD. (2005). Brooklyn High School of the Arts.

 

Preservations Arts Technology II—11th Grade Spring CD. (2005). Brooklyn High School of the Arts.

 

Preservations Arts Technology III—12th Grade Fall CD. (2005). Brooklyn High School of the Arts.

 

Preservations Arts Technology IV—12th Grade Spring CD. (2005). Brooklyn High School of the Arts.

 

Global I—10th Grade Integrated Curriculum Materials CD. (2003). Brooklyn High School of the Arts.

 

Global II—10th Grade Integrated Curriculum Materials CD (2004). Brooklyn High School of the Arts

 

L.        Teaching Modules

 

Chemistry Modules—Fall & Spring Curriculum, (2004). Brooklyn High School of the Arts. Brooklyn and Staten Island Schools (BASIS)

 

Earth Science Modules—Fall & Spring Curriculum, (2004).  Brooklyn High School of the Arts. Brooklyn and Staten Island Schools (BASIS)

 

Biology Modules, Fall & Spring Curriculum, (2003). Brooklyn High School of the Arts. Brooklyn and Staten Island Schools (BASIS)

 

M.       On-line Documents

 

Lipuma J. M. (1997, November). Aspirin Manufacturing Case Study: http://web.njit.edu/%7Elipuma/cases.htm /

 

Lipuma J. M. (1997, November). Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Case Study http://web.njit.edu/%7Elipuma/cases.htm /

 

N.        Television Interview

 

Fox News (March 2009).  Cybercheating and Students. Available: http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/090331_Cybercheating_and_Students

 

VII      Grants

 

Rutgers University-$500         Assessment grant        2010

Develop an integrate assessment plan for the Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) at Rutgers University-Newark to implement a digital assessment plan for the program

 

Rutgers University-Newark FASN-$10,000 Curriculum Development Grant         2010

Creating online teaching objects to support necessary state-mandated education regulations in special education and other curriculum projects for the Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP) at Rutgers University-Newark

 

CPI      Roche Corporation      $10,000           12/2009-12/2010

Expansion of Professional Development Workshop on Digital Learning Tools

 

CPI      Roche Corporation      $10,000           12/2009-12/2010

Encouraging High School Students to Pursue Degrees in Math and Science: Focus on skills and career opportunities for college math and science majors

 

CPI Hyde and Watson Foundation    $15,000 July 2009 - July 2010

Mobile Science Teaching Lab

 

NSF DUE       $2,998,052      Apr. 2007 - Mar 2012

Computation and Communication: Promoting Research Integration in Science and Mathematics (C2PRISM)

 

NSF DUE       $496,906         Aug. 2006 - Aug 2010

TECHS-NJ Teacher Education Collaboration for High-Need Schools

 

VIII     Service Activities

 

A         Institute

 

NJIT Self Study: Middle States Commission on Higher Education Group 4, 2009-present

NJIT CSLA Open House, 2001-Present

NJIT CSLA Dean’s Day, 2001-Present

Teacher Education Information Sessions, 2004-Present

NJIT Career Development Services Civic Engagement Roundtable, Panelist, Dec. 10, 2009

NJIT Career Development Services Teacher Education Roundtable, Panelist, 2005-Present

NJIT CSLA Open House, 2004-Present

CSLA Undeclared Student Adviser, 2008-2009

Science Olympics regional competition, Science Word competition, 2007

Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, Faculty Secretary 1998-2006

NJIT Community Environmental Awareness Group (NJIT-CEAG), Faculty Advisor 2001-2006

Chess Club, Faculty Advisor, 1998-2006

Women’s History Month Planning Committee, 1997-2002

Pub Board Committee, 1997-2002

Committee On Students With Disabilities, 2000- 2002

Committee For Honorary Degrees, 2000- 2001

Thesis Writing Workshop, Organizer 1997-2000

Center for Policy Studies, Events Coordinator 1997-2000

Research Conference Series, Organizer 1996-1998

 

B         Department

 

            NJIT Excellence in Teaching Award Committee, Committee Chair for Humanities, 2010-2011

            Chair Search Committee, 2010

            Distributed Faculty of Social science 2007-Present

            Student Advisor 1997-Present

Lecture Series Organizer, 1997-2000

           

C         Professional Societies

 

American Education Research Association (AERA)

Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society

Environmental Education Research Council affiliated with NAAEE

North American Association of Environmental Educators (NAAEE

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

           

D         Educational Committees

 

Newark Public School District, Committee on Data Drive Instruction, Member 2009-present

 

Newark Public School District, Subcommittee on Evaluation and Assessment, Memebr 2009-present

 

IX        Honors, Awards, & Listings

 

Who’s Who in Collegiate Faculty—Honoree, 2010

NJIT Excellence in Teaching Award, New Jersey Institute of Technology—Nominee, 2003-2004

Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers—Honoree, 2004

NJIT Senate Outstanding Faculty Award, New Jersey Institute of Technology --Winner, 2003

Excellence in Teaching Award, HSS Department, New Jersey Institute of Technology --Winner, 2002

NJIT Senate Teacher of the Year Award, New Jersey Institute of Technology --Winner, 2000-2001

NJIT Excellence in Teaching Award, New Jersey Institute of Technology--Nominee, 1998-99

NJIT Senate Teacher of the Year Award, New Jersey Institute of Technology --Winner, 1998-99

Matheson Gas Company Foundation--Fellowship, 1997-1998

      Writer’s Network Fiction Writing Competition--Honorable Mention (Slayer of Evermore), 1998

 

X         Most Significant Contribution to Field

 

            Research

 

During my time at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), my most significant contributions to the field of education are my thesis for my post doctoral Masters at Teacher’s College, Columbia University and my textbook, Fundamentals of Undergraduate education and Learning (FUEL) along with my online courseware development.  My master’s thesis tied into my work as the Teacher Education Programs Coordinator and focused on the development of curriculum for pre-service science teacher education program through the Science, Technology, and Society (STS) degree program at NJIT.  This new innovative path to certification provides an interdisciplinary set of coursework that leads to certification in physics, Chemistry or Biology.  As the Teacher Education Programs Coordinator at NJIT, I have assisted in recruiting, teaching, and assisting students to become math and science teachers in high-needs schools as well as assessed educational systems and provided professional development for teachers.  My FUEL text provides a comprehensive set of lessons and information that covers the basic skills needed by students at a university.  Topics such as self-directed learning, critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, communication, and leadership are presented so students can prepare effectively for their career.  All of these activities have been augmented by my work with the NJIT online learning projects and the Instructional Technology department.  Through these projects, I have developed a series of lectures and learning objects to be used in online courses as well as on YouTube and the Open Courseware Consortium.   Over 40 lectures in Technical Communication have been posted and are universally accessible.  I have also created documents and audio-visual programs as part of professional development activities for prospective teachers and current teaching professionals.  Most recently, I have created the Workgroup on Information Literacy and Learning (WILL) in conjunction with the NJIT reference librarians to improve student understanding and accomplishment in the area of information literacy at NJIT.  In particular, we have engaged in the Wikipedia Improvement through Supported Expert Revisions (WISER) project which allows students to revised and edit an article on Wikipedia so they can engage with the larger community of experts and  demonstrate expert knowledge in their major subject area. All of these activities are intended to improve the quality of science education and the knowledge of educators in support of the activities at NJIT and the Newark Community.

 

            Pedagogy

 

It is my belief that education must be more than the dispensation of facts and ideas through lecturing.  An educator must be a leader and manager, guiding the learning process and facilitating the students’ own experience of learning. By allowing the students to work through problems and experience the learning process for themselves, they not only employ facts and tools, but also apply the tools they learn to the facts and ideas underlying any situation.  In the end, students should be given knowledge and understanding for use in classes and in their everyday lives.  Without this outlook, education is nothing more than memorization and will be quickly discarded by those forced to live through it.  If students can be given a method for thinking about ideas, examining situations, solving problems, and using tools, the educational process has succeeded in educating them for life.