Dr. Stephanie Gardner

Professor

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Biography

Stephanie Gardner is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue University, focusing on Biology Learning Research. Her work emphasizes student engagement and the development of scientific reasoning and practical skills among undergraduate students. She currently leads several funded research projects aimed at improving student graphing practices and understanding of biological phenomena. As a mentor, she teaches laboratory courses in physiology and partners with research faculty to incorporate research questions into the introductory biology curriculum. Gardner is also involved in the Purdue International Biology Education Research Group (PIBERG).

Research Interests

Biology Learning Research Student Engagement Scientific Reasoning Graphing Practices Mechanistic Reasoning

Experience

Professor

2020-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching undergraduate courses and leading research in biology education.

Courses

Undergraduate Lecture Laboratory Courses in Physiology Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.