Michael A. Hammond-Todd, Ph.D.
Elementary Science & STEM Professor of Education
UTU, St. George, Utah
email: [email protected]
phone: 1-250-514-5917
This is an online version of my curriculum vitae. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to see my CV in a more traditional format.
Professional Objective: International education and research that supports global learning within university frameworks. Research areas include nature as a form of embodied curriculum theory, mobile curriculum theory/design, and science education in remote and rural communities.
Elementary Science & STEM Professor of Education
UTU, St. George, Utah
email: [email protected]
phone: 1-250-514-5917
This is an online version of my curriculum vitae. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to see my CV in a more traditional format.
Professional Objective: International education and research that supports global learning within university frameworks. Research areas include nature as a form of embodied curriculum theory, mobile curriculum theory/design, and science education in remote and rural communities.
Education
Doctorate of Science Education, University of Victoria 2018
Master's in Teaching, The Evergreen State College 2000
Master's in Environmental Studies, The Evergreen State College 1995
Bachelor of Science (Biology), Colorado Mesa University 1992
Honors and Awards
Rotary International Cultural Ambassador, Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarship, Pacific CRYSTAL Fellowship, Doug and Anne McLaughlin Scholarship, The Evergreen State College Graduate Assistantship, Master in Teaching Tuition Waiver, Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities, President's and Dean's Lists, Red Cross Volunteer Achievement Award.
Professional Experience
2019-Current: Professor of Elementary & STEM Education, Utah Tech University, St. George, Utah. I am currently an elementary science and STEM professor with UTU's (Utah Technological University) Department of Education to teach elementary science education and other courses at the university. In addition to teaching courses and advising undergraduate students, I am working with the faculty and university to develop science education programs and partnerships within St. George and the surrounding communities. My mobile research research initiative has started at UTU as well. This is an exciting culmination of all my hard work in Canada and the United States and I look forward to being immersed in science and STEM education/research in both countries.
2016-2019: Educational Researcher and Graduate Supervisor, Vancouver Island University (VIU), Nanaimo, BC. In addition to teaching courses at VIU in Nanaimo British Columbia, I supervised graduate students as they complete their master’s degrees in education, leadership, and English as a second language. I also completed a university funded educational research project examining children's mobile learning initiatives for informal science educators at the Deep Bay Marine Research Field Station which was presented in Vancouver at the 2019 CSSE (Canadian Society for the Study of Education) conference. My research will continue at DSU as noted above.
2010-2018: Doctoral Candidate and Sessional Instructor, University of Victoria (UVIC), Victoria, BC. In addition to completing my dissertation on mobile learning within natural history museums and science centres, I was a sessional instructor and research assistant within the Faculty of Education. I taught educational courses in the following areas: science education, environmental education, interactive/multimedia design, and the history of Canadian education. My work as a research assistant revolves around the use of iPads in math and science. I was also involved in the Pacific CRYSTAL project to work on curriculum related to the BC Year of Science.
2007-2010: Environmental Science Faculty Member, Axia College, Phoenix, AZ. Part time online undergraduate environmental science professor where I teach about freshwater, terrestrial, and marine ecosystems, solid and hazardous waste management, risk assessment, and alternative energies/sustainable design.
2004-2010: ESL Faculty Member, Emerson School, Grand Junction, Colorado. I was an K-8 ESL language specialist for students in Mesa County School District #51. I primarily taught students at Nisley Elementary School. In addition to children’s programming, I coordinated bilingual parent nights and recruited families for ESL and community literacy programs and related events (i.e. immigrant rights in education).
2003-2004: Faculty Member, The American School of Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutierez, Mexico. 4-6th grade math and science teacher at the American School of Chiapas. Designed and taught 4-6th grade curriculum to a 100% ESL population. Provided instruction and assistance in both Spanish and English. Designed and built a $5,000 science learning center for ASC.
2000-2003 Faculty Member, The Aspen Community School, Woody Creek, Colorado. 5-8th grade teacher at an alternative public charter school. Designed a student centered and thematic curriculum. Taught all subjects with an emphasis in math and science. Organized a cultural immersion experience for 8th grade students to Chiapas, Mexico where students studied the Spanish language, Mayan and Mexican culture and performed community service work. Team taught a thematic science and outdoor education unit in Yellowstone National Park around the park’s gray wolf recovery program.
1998-2000: Master in Teaching Graduate Student, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington. Extensive focus in multicultural and holistic education (with an emphasis on Native American children). Developed student centered learning curriculum in the natural and environmental sciences while student teaching at the WaHeLut Indian School where I helped WaHeLut build and develop a media lab and student run television studio.
1997-1998: Education Director, Wolf Haven International, Olympia, Washington. Designed, managed, and led many of the educational programs for the Education Department at Wolf Haven International. Projects include the 1998 International Children’s Wolf Congress (six hundred K-8 students), a Howl-in lecture series, grant writing (raised $12, 000 in grants and donations) for new educational displays, and articles for a quarterly magazine entitled Wolftracks. Trained and oversaw a volunteer education program.
1993-1995: Master of Environmental Studies Graduate Student, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington. I arranged and organized activities for the graduate program including the Annual Rachel Carson Forum, The Wild Salmon Restoration Conference, and the Master of Environmental Studies Lecture Series.
2016-2019: Educational Researcher and Graduate Supervisor, Vancouver Island University (VIU), Nanaimo, BC. In addition to teaching courses at VIU in Nanaimo British Columbia, I supervised graduate students as they complete their master’s degrees in education, leadership, and English as a second language. I also completed a university funded educational research project examining children's mobile learning initiatives for informal science educators at the Deep Bay Marine Research Field Station which was presented in Vancouver at the 2019 CSSE (Canadian Society for the Study of Education) conference. My research will continue at DSU as noted above.
2010-2018: Doctoral Candidate and Sessional Instructor, University of Victoria (UVIC), Victoria, BC. In addition to completing my dissertation on mobile learning within natural history museums and science centres, I was a sessional instructor and research assistant within the Faculty of Education. I taught educational courses in the following areas: science education, environmental education, interactive/multimedia design, and the history of Canadian education. My work as a research assistant revolves around the use of iPads in math and science. I was also involved in the Pacific CRYSTAL project to work on curriculum related to the BC Year of Science.
2007-2010: Environmental Science Faculty Member, Axia College, Phoenix, AZ. Part time online undergraduate environmental science professor where I teach about freshwater, terrestrial, and marine ecosystems, solid and hazardous waste management, risk assessment, and alternative energies/sustainable design.
2004-2010: ESL Faculty Member, Emerson School, Grand Junction, Colorado. I was an K-8 ESL language specialist for students in Mesa County School District #51. I primarily taught students at Nisley Elementary School. In addition to children’s programming, I coordinated bilingual parent nights and recruited families for ESL and community literacy programs and related events (i.e. immigrant rights in education).
2003-2004: Faculty Member, The American School of Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutierez, Mexico. 4-6th grade math and science teacher at the American School of Chiapas. Designed and taught 4-6th grade curriculum to a 100% ESL population. Provided instruction and assistance in both Spanish and English. Designed and built a $5,000 science learning center for ASC.
2000-2003 Faculty Member, The Aspen Community School, Woody Creek, Colorado. 5-8th grade teacher at an alternative public charter school. Designed a student centered and thematic curriculum. Taught all subjects with an emphasis in math and science. Organized a cultural immersion experience for 8th grade students to Chiapas, Mexico where students studied the Spanish language, Mayan and Mexican culture and performed community service work. Team taught a thematic science and outdoor education unit in Yellowstone National Park around the park’s gray wolf recovery program.
1998-2000: Master in Teaching Graduate Student, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington. Extensive focus in multicultural and holistic education (with an emphasis on Native American children). Developed student centered learning curriculum in the natural and environmental sciences while student teaching at the WaHeLut Indian School where I helped WaHeLut build and develop a media lab and student run television studio.
1997-1998: Education Director, Wolf Haven International, Olympia, Washington. Designed, managed, and led many of the educational programs for the Education Department at Wolf Haven International. Projects include the 1998 International Children’s Wolf Congress (six hundred K-8 students), a Howl-in lecture series, grant writing (raised $12, 000 in grants and donations) for new educational displays, and articles for a quarterly magazine entitled Wolftracks. Trained and oversaw a volunteer education program.
1993-1995: Master of Environmental Studies Graduate Student, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington. I arranged and organized activities for the graduate program including the Annual Rachel Carson Forum, The Wild Salmon Restoration Conference, and the Master of Environmental Studies Lecture Series.
Presentations:
Hammond-Todd, M & Peters, R. (2024). Ignite Presentation - A developmental model for AI in Science Education (AISE). Presentation at 2024 UT Trailblazers Symposium for Research, Innovation & Creativity. St George, UT.
Hammond-Todd, M & Peters, R. (2023). Ignite Presentation - Desert adventures learning app prototype for children. Presentation at 2023 UT Trailblazers Symposium for Research, Innovation & Creativity. St George, UT.
Hammond-Todd, M (2021). Exploring the diverse cosmos of STEM/STEAM education with the (STEAM)2 lesson planning framework for pre-service and veteran teachers. Lecture presented at UBC College of Education, Vancouver, BC. Virtual.
Hammond-Todd, M. & Moll, R. The design and use of mobile learning apps in marine science education at a marine science centre in British Columbia. Paper presented at the 2019 CSSE Conference, Vancouver, BC. 5 June 2019.
Hammond-Todd, M. Mobile apps as educational mediating tools in science education: Participant-based digital design in natural history and science museums. Dissertation summary presented at the 2019 CSSE Conference, Vancouver, BC. 5 June 2019.
Hammond-Todd, M. Elementary science education 3.0 & cosmic conversations with children. Dixie State University, St. George, UT. 20 November 2018.
Hammond-Todd, M. Environmental education for anthropogenic events. Heart Earth Lecture Series. University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 27 January 2016.
Hammond-Todd, M. The branches of environmental education. EdTalk. University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 22 September 2013.
Hammond-Todd, M. Marine education and mobile learning. Poster Session. 2013 Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educator's Conference. July 16, 2013.
Hammond-Todd, M. Elementary science and inclusion. Presentation for EDCI 403 at the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 29 November 2012.
Hammond-Todd, M. The use of scientific models in elementary education. Presentation for EDCI 403 at the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 26 November 2012.
Hammond-Todd, M. Secondary science and inclusion. Presentation for EDCI 767 at the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 15 November 2012.
Hammond-Todd, M. MM-E at the Museum: 2012 World Ed Media Conference. Denver, 29 June 2012.
Hammond-Todd, M. The Sustainability and the Curriculum of Endangered Species. Eighth International Conference on Social, Cultural, and Environmental Sustainability. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. 11 January 2011.
Hammond-Todd, M. The Endangered Curriculum. Provoking Curriculum Studies as an Aesthetics of Vulnerability. University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. 22 October 2011.
Hammond-Todd, M. Let’s Talk Science Training for Graduate Students. The University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 27 January 2011.
Hammond-Todd, M. Case Studies for Science and Social Studies for ESL/ELLEN Students: COTESOL (Colorado Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), Denver; CO. 25 October 2008.
Hammond-Todd, M. Nisley Elementary School: 2006 ESL Walkthrough. Nisley Elementary School, Grand Junction, CO. 10 May 2006.
Hammond-Todd, Michael Adventuras en Ciencia a American School Foundation de Chiapas. American School Foundation de Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutierez, CH, MX. 17 June 2004.
Hammond-Todd, M. Wolf Conservation Efforts in Washington State. Wolf Haven International, Tenino, WA. 16 October 1997.
Hammond-Todd, M. Wolf Detectives: An Educational Program for Children. Wolf Haven International; Tenino WA. Various Schools. 1996-1998.
Hammond-Todd, M & Peters, R. (2023). Ignite Presentation - Desert adventures learning app prototype for children. Presentation at 2023 UT Trailblazers Symposium for Research, Innovation & Creativity. St George, UT.
Hammond-Todd, M (2021). Exploring the diverse cosmos of STEM/STEAM education with the (STEAM)2 lesson planning framework for pre-service and veteran teachers. Lecture presented at UBC College of Education, Vancouver, BC. Virtual.
Hammond-Todd, M. & Moll, R. The design and use of mobile learning apps in marine science education at a marine science centre in British Columbia. Paper presented at the 2019 CSSE Conference, Vancouver, BC. 5 June 2019.
Hammond-Todd, M. Mobile apps as educational mediating tools in science education: Participant-based digital design in natural history and science museums. Dissertation summary presented at the 2019 CSSE Conference, Vancouver, BC. 5 June 2019.
Hammond-Todd, M. Elementary science education 3.0 & cosmic conversations with children. Dixie State University, St. George, UT. 20 November 2018.
Hammond-Todd, M. Environmental education for anthropogenic events. Heart Earth Lecture Series. University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 27 January 2016.
Hammond-Todd, M. The branches of environmental education. EdTalk. University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 22 September 2013.
Hammond-Todd, M. Marine education and mobile learning. Poster Session. 2013 Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educator's Conference. July 16, 2013.
Hammond-Todd, M. Elementary science and inclusion. Presentation for EDCI 403 at the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 29 November 2012.
Hammond-Todd, M. The use of scientific models in elementary education. Presentation for EDCI 403 at the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 26 November 2012.
Hammond-Todd, M. Secondary science and inclusion. Presentation for EDCI 767 at the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 15 November 2012.
Hammond-Todd, M. MM-E at the Museum: 2012 World Ed Media Conference. Denver, 29 June 2012.
Hammond-Todd, M. The Sustainability and the Curriculum of Endangered Species. Eighth International Conference on Social, Cultural, and Environmental Sustainability. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC. 11 January 2011.
Hammond-Todd, M. The Endangered Curriculum. Provoking Curriculum Studies as an Aesthetics of Vulnerability. University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. 22 October 2011.
Hammond-Todd, M. Let’s Talk Science Training for Graduate Students. The University of Victoria, Victoria, BC. 27 January 2011.
Hammond-Todd, M. Case Studies for Science and Social Studies for ESL/ELLEN Students: COTESOL (Colorado Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), Denver; CO. 25 October 2008.
Hammond-Todd, M. Nisley Elementary School: 2006 ESL Walkthrough. Nisley Elementary School, Grand Junction, CO. 10 May 2006.
Hammond-Todd, Michael Adventuras en Ciencia a American School Foundation de Chiapas. American School Foundation de Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutierez, CH, MX. 17 June 2004.
Hammond-Todd, M. Wolf Conservation Efforts in Washington State. Wolf Haven International, Tenino, WA. 16 October 1997.
Hammond-Todd, M. Wolf Detectives: An Educational Program for Children. Wolf Haven International; Tenino WA. Various Schools. 1996-1998.
Publications
Theses:
Hammond-Todd, M. A. (2018). Mobile interpretive apps as mediating tools in science education: Participant-based digital design in natural history and science museums. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada.
Hammond-Todd, M.A. (2000). Living schools: Restoring natural and human communities into tribal and public elementary schools. (Unpublished master’s thesis). The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA.
Hammond-Todd, M.A. (1995). Campus and community: A search for common ground. (Unpublished master’s thesis). The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA.
Published:
Hammond-Todd, M. & Monk, D. (2021). Embracing love as an educational force in the Anthropocene. South African Journal of Environmental Education, 37 (1), 53-60. Retrieved from: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sajee/article/view/202783
Yore, L. & Hammond-Todd, M. (2012) Book Review: DeBoer, G. E. (Editor, 2011). The Role of Public Policy in K-12 Science Education. Charlotte, N.C.: Information Age Publishing, INC. ISBN 978-1-61735-224-9 (paper back), ISBN 978-1-61735-225-6 (hard back), and ISBN 978-1-61735-226-3 (e-book). International Journal of Environmental & Science Education. 7(4). 651-657.
Spiliotopoulos, Valia, Gerrity, Scott, Hammond-Todd, Michael, & Lougheed, Patric (2011) Resource>Research>Resource 2.0: Developing and Investigating Online Case Studies in the Use of Educational Technologies. Research Paper for International Technology Conference
Hammond-Todd, Michael & Flier-Keller, Eileen, (2011) Climate change: Are microclimates in British Columbia changing? Year of Science, UVic Faculty of Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.
Hammond-Todd, Michael & Flier-Keller, Eileen, (2011) Project NEPTUNE: How do scientists explore the bottom of the ocean? Year of Science, UVic Faculty of Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.
Hammond-Todd, Michael & Flier-Keller, Eileen, (2011) Chemistry is everywhere: Using chemistry to learn more about your food. Year of Science, UVic Faculty of Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.
Hammond-Todd, Michael & Flier-Keller, Eileen, (2010) Science To Understand Our Forests: What Conifers Live Near You and Are They Healthy? Year of Science, UVic Faculty of Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.
Hammond-Todd, Michael & Flier-Keller, Eileen, (2010). Mathematics and society: Using statistics to understand how people vote. Year of Science, UVic Faculty of Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.
Todd, Michael, editor. (1996) MES: A Series of Essays on the Environment. Masters of Environmental Studies Program: The Evergreen State College; Olympia, WA. 320 pages.
Unpublished:
Hammond-Todd, M. (Summer 2018). Mobile interpretive apps as educational mediating tools in science education: Participant-based digital design in natural history and science museums. (Doctoral Dissertation). TBD.
Hammond-Todd, M. (2013) Digital symbols in the New World. Presented at CCSE (Canadian Center for Science and Education).
Hammond-Todd, M. & Blades, D. (2012). The Endangered Curriculum. TBD.
Selected Educational Posters
Hammond-Todd, M. (2024). A developmental model for AI in Science Education (AISE) - Educational opportunities and challenges for teachers and students. STEM Poster presented at UTU Educational Research Symposium. Click here for link.
Hammond-Todd, M & Peters, R. (2023). Desert Adventures learning app prototype for children - Using Xcode Swift to create and analyze m-STEM in outdoor settings. STEM Poster presented at UTU Educational Research Symposium. Click here for link.
Hammond-Todd, M. (2024). A developmental model for AI in Science Education (AISE) - Educational opportunities and challenges for teachers and students. STEM Poster presented at UTU Educational Research Symposium. Click here for link.
Hammond-Todd, M & Peters, R. (2023). Desert Adventures learning app prototype for children - Using Xcode Swift to create and analyze m-STEM in outdoor settings. STEM Poster presented at UTU Educational Research Symposium. Click here for link.
Hammond-Todd, M & McFadden, M (2023). ChatGPT in elementary science education and children's meaning making - Current questions and future research. STEM Poster presented at UTU Educational Research Symposium. Click here for link.
Reid, N., Snyder, S., Barben, H., Folkman, A., Peters, R., Solteo, W., Poll, D., & Hammond-Todd, M. (Mentor) (2022). Exploring the microverse with elementary students: Microscope and magnifying activities in elementary education. STEM poster presented at UTU Educational Research Symposium. Click here for link.
Solteo, W. Salvador, K., Naing, K., Ali, L., Rakhimova, S. & Hammond-Todd, M. (Mentor) (2022). An international comparison of family STEM programs at elementary schools from El Salvador, Myanmar, Pakistan, the United States, and Uzbekistan. STEM poster presented at UTU Educational Research Symposium. Click here for link.
Conferences and Special Events
Co-organizer (2016) Endangered Species - The Next Migration: University of Victoria & Robert Bateman Centre, Victoria, BC; April 2016.
Website: https://endangeredartexhibits.weebly.com
Primary Organizer (1998) Children’s Wolf Congress: Wolf Haven International, Northwest Trek, US Fish and Wildlife Service, & Washington Department of Natural Resources; Port Townsend, WA; September 10th, 1998.
Co-organizer (1995) Rachel Carson Forum Featuring Terry Tempest Williams: Masters of Environmental Studies Program, The Evergreen State College; Olympia, WA; April 20th, 1995
Co-organizer (1995) Wild Salmon Restoration Conference: The Evergreen State College; February 16th; The Evergreen State College; February 16th, 1995.
Website: https://endangeredartexhibits.weebly.com
Primary Organizer (1998) Children’s Wolf Congress: Wolf Haven International, Northwest Trek, US Fish and Wildlife Service, & Washington Department of Natural Resources; Port Townsend, WA; September 10th, 1998.
Co-organizer (1995) Rachel Carson Forum Featuring Terry Tempest Williams: Masters of Environmental Studies Program, The Evergreen State College; Olympia, WA; April 20th, 1995
Co-organizer (1995) Wild Salmon Restoration Conference: The Evergreen State College; February 16th; The Evergreen State College; February 16th, 1995.
Community Service
STEM Nights in Utah Schools (2019-Present). Each term, my students and STEM partners (colleagues and local STEM organizations) create STEM nights in partnership with local elementary schools. More information on these events coming soon.
Volunteer (2013-2018). Royal British Museum of British Columbia: I have been working as a docent in the natural history and dinosaur galleries of the museum. In addition to these, I have been developing a mobile app for the museum.
Volunteer (2012-2014). Elizabeth Buckley School: I have been advising the school on how to integrate science education using a STE(A)M (Science, Technology, Engineering, "the Arts", and Mathematics) based approach. My work includes the design and delivery of professional development workshop and ongoing advice to the faculty as a science education mentor. Link to Virtual Poster
Volunteer (2013-2018). Royal British Museum of British Columbia: I have been working as a docent in the natural history and dinosaur galleries of the museum. In addition to these, I have been developing a mobile app for the museum.
Volunteer (2012-2014). Elizabeth Buckley School: I have been advising the school on how to integrate science education using a STE(A)M (Science, Technology, Engineering, "the Arts", and Mathematics) based approach. My work includes the design and delivery of professional development workshop and ongoing advice to the faculty as a science education mentor. Link to Virtual Poster
Interests
Trekking, bicycle touring, river tripping, nature writing, writing for children, hide painting, Spanish
Website: www.michaelhammond-todd.com
Email: [email protected]
Trekking, bicycle touring, river tripping, nature writing, writing for children, hide painting, Spanish
Website: www.michaelhammond-todd.com
Email: [email protected]