Dr. Donald Derosa

Associate Professor

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Biography

Donald DeRosa is a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University, specializing in science education. His research interests focus on developing effective methods to teach scientific thinking. With extensive experience as a classroom teacher and educator, he served as the director of CityLab, a biotechnology learning laboratory for teachers and students at Boston University. DeRosa is also a curriculum developer and workshop presenter for the MassBioED BioTeach project and conducts workshops on biotechnology education and inquiry-based science teaching for in-service teachers. He has coauthored curriculum supplements in biotechnology and consulted on developing biotechnology programs across the United States and Europe. Donald DeRosa is a member of the Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development and has worked in various roles related to educational development in science. His contributions to numerous grants and projects showcase his dedication to advancing education in the STEM fields through innovative curriculum design and research support.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and developing curriculum for graduate and undergraduate courses in science education.

Director

2010-01-01 — 2018-01-01

CityLab • Boston, MA

Oversaw a biotechnology learning laboratory and developed programs for teachers and students.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.