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David Rosengrant

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Rosengrant is a lifelong gamer whose research focuses on improving the quality of instruction students receive in physics courses. His scholarly interests include physics education, science education, problem solving, classroom and laboratory instruction, multiple representations, expert versus novice differences in learning, and the use of educational technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. He also studies student attention using eye-tracking technology and explores video games and immersive environments as tools for teaching and learning.

With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, Rosengrant鈥檚 work examines how instructional design, technology and pedagogy can enhance student learning outcomes in physics across a range of educational settings. His research has been published on topics including social inequities in physics education and the cognitive processes involved in student problem solving.

At the 网红爆料, Rosengrant helped spearhead the development of the STEM INQ Lab on the St. Petersburg campus. The state-of-the-art facility features robotics, 3D printing, laser printing, coding, and virtual and augmented reality systems, providing aspiring educators and faculty with opportunities to integrate cutting-edge STEM tools and methods into their teaching.

Prior to joining USF, Rosengrant served as an associate professor of physics education at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. In 2014, he was named university-level Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Science Teachers Association.

Rosengrant holds a doctorate in science education with a research concentration in physics education. His areas of expertise include science education, physics education, eye-tracking, educational technologies, and augmented and virtual reality. He is a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers and the National Science Teachers Association.