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Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
alonzo@msu.edu
Alicia Alonzo is an associate professor of teacher education. Her research focuses on tools and knowledge for science teachers’ formative assessment ...

From my very first interactions with MSU’s Department of Teacher Education as a prospective student, I sensed that, while I had much to learn from the faculty, I would also be viewed as a colleague whose experiences and insights would be valued. This proved true. I worked on NSF-funded research projects alongside experienced scholars and taught teacher education classes with dedicated teachers who were also scholars in their field. Faculty members, both in science education and more broadly, were excellent ...