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Tina Grotzer is a Principal Research Scientist at Harvard Graduate School of Education and a senior researcher at Project Zero. She is an expert in learning and cognitive sciences, focusing on applying findings from cognitive science in both formal and informal educational contexts. Dr. Grotzer teaches courses on sustainability, complexity, climate change, cognition, and pedagogy. Her research aims to help learners develop adaptive expertise in order to navigate future challenges, particularly within complex and dynamic environments. She leads the Cognition in a Complex World Lab, where she explores how to infuse causal learning into the classroom to foster sustainable thinking. Additionally, she is involved in the EcoLEARN team, which develops immersive, technology-based learning experiences to help students understand ecosystem dynamics. Grotzer's work has received funding from various institutions, including the Institute of Education Sciences and the National Science Foundation. Her contributions to the field have earned her several accolades, including the National Science Foundation Career Award and the Morningstar Teaching Award from Harvard.
Harvard Graduate School of Education • Cambridge, MA
Conducts research on learning sciences and cognitive sciences.
District-wide • Various Locations
Worked as a district-wide administrator and teacher for a decade.
Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.