Dr. Cynthia Passmore

Professor

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Biography

Cynthia M. Passmore is a Professor at the University of California, Davis, within the School of Education. Her research focuses on science education, particularly secondary education and curriculum development. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, obtained in 2002. Passmore's work emphasizes model-based reasoning and epistemic agency in the science classroom, with an aim to enhance student understanding and engagement in scientific practices. Her scholarly contributions include numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and conference presentations centered around innovative instructional strategies that align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). With extensive experience in professional development for K-12 educators, Passmore is dedicated to advancing science education through research and collaboration with educational institutions. Her role as the Principal Investigator for major research grants showcases her commitment to improving educational resources and practices in science instruction.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Leading research in science education and developing curriculum for teacher education programs.

Awards

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National Science Teachers Association Press Publication

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of California, Davis

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field ECS 120 (Theory of Computation) ECS 122A (Algorithm Design and Analysis) ECS 140A (Programming Languages) or ECS 160 (Software Engineering) ECS 150 (Operating Systems) or ECS 154B (Computer Architecture)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.