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    柳秀峰（Xiufeng Liu），美国纽约州立大学布法罗分校教授（需要说明：国际上评教授的要求要比中国内地严格得多，很多内地教授的学术成果只能在国外做一个助理教授）、博士生导师、科学教育专业负责人，国际科学教育顶级杂志Journal of Research in Science Teaching副主编，美国科学教学研究会副理事长，美国教育研究协会理事会委员，国际知名科学教育专家。他是第三代科学素养标准的积极推动者之一，长期致力于科学教育的研究与传播，主要研究领域为概念学习与转变、技术与学科教育的整合、教育测量与评价、教师教育。

个人简历：（转载自云梦县沙河乡人民政府网站，略有修改）

    柳秀峰：男，1962年5月出生，湖北孝感人，哲学博士，美国纽约州立大学教育研究生院科学教育教授。1978年9月考入孝感师专（现孝感学院），1981年9月被分配到云梦县第二中学（原义堂高中）任化学教师，1983年7月就读华东师范大学化学教材教法教育学硕士，1986年—1989年任中国中央教育科学研究所化学教材教法助理研究员，1989年—1992年任加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚大学研究助手，1992年—1998年任加拿大圣氟郎西斯泽菲尔大学科学教育讲师，助理教授，副教授，1998年—2002年，任加拿大爱德华王子岛大学科学教育副教授，2002年后任美国纽约州立大学教育研究生院科学教育副教授、教授。
　　1990年—1992年获得加拿大不一旬颠哥伦比亚大学研究生奖学金，1994年—1998年获得加拿大圣氟郎西斯泽菲尔大学研究奖，1998年—2004年被中国广西师范大学聘为客座教授，2000年获得美国传记协会杰出领导奖，2001年获得加拿大爱德华王子岛大学杰出研究奖。
　　1995年至现在任交互式媒体在教育中的应用杂志编辑委员会成员，1997年—2000年任中国青少年创造力开发研究咨询委员会成员，1998年兼任4个国际科学教育研究杂志评审，2001年又兼加拿大大西洋评估咨询集团统计顾问，2002年兼加拿大社会科学及人类学研究会评审，2005年兼美国自然科学基金会评审。
　　他在从教和留学中，指导硕士生50多名，博士8名，发表中文专著3部，英文专著7部，中文刊物文章4篇，英文刊物文章32篇，国际会议英文宣读文章23篇。

北师大讲座主题（2008年）：

柳教授在北师大共举行八次报告会，一次座谈讨论。各次报告主要内容是：

（1）科学的历史、起源、发展与科学教育的现状。这一讲概述了美国和国际上科学教育的历史发展状况。首先，依据一般自然科学和社会科学中的认可标准，将科学教育作为一门独特的学科。然后对自19世纪80年代中期起科学教育发展的主要阶段进行讨论，并将其与科学发展的历史相联系。最后，再将国际科学教育的现状与中国科学教育的现状进行比较分析，目的是引发听众进行讨论和提问。

（2）科学素养与学校科学教育。这一讲聚焦于学校科学教育的一个重要目标：科学素养。首先，从科学哲学角度对科学素养的当前定义，以及与科学本质的当前概念的关系进行介绍。接下来，对科学素养当前定义的基本假设进行探讨，并对其有效性进行考察。最后，对科学素养的新进路进行研究，并对为获得科学素养的学校科学教育的作用进行概述。

（3）公众理解科学与非正规科学教育。这一讲聚焦于校外的科学教育。首先对科学传播的基本理论和原则进行介绍，然后对非正规科学教育的模式和方法进行探讨，以促进公众理解科学。最后，对搭建正规科学教育与非正规科学教育桥梁出现的趋势进行研究。

（4）科学家与科学传播。这一讲聚焦于科学家在科学传播中所起的作用。首先，对科学家参与科学传播的必要性进行评论，然后对科学家传播科学的基本方法进行概述。一些来自美国国家科学基金会项目的案例将被拿来讨论。最后，会给那些从事科学传播的科学家们提一些具体的建议。

（5）科学教育的国际比较。这一讲概述了现今在科学教育中国际比较研究中的重大发现：第三届国际数学与科学研讨会（TIMSS）（1994，1998），国际数学和科学研究的趋势（TIMSS）（2003，2007），以及国际学生成就评估项目（PISA）（2003，2006）。不同国家中的科学教育系统的优势和弱点都将在这里进行探讨。

（6）学校科学教育中的科学—技术—社会（STS）：起源、发展及现状。这一讲主要聚焦于美国以及其他西方国家的STS教育。首先，对科学、技术和社会的关系进行探讨；然后简要介绍了学校科学中STS的一段简短的历史；最后，对学校科学中STS教育可能的发展方向进行探讨。

（7）科学与宗教：能否兼容？这一讲主要讨论科学和宗教的关系。首先，对美国学校科学教育中科学与宗教之间张力的历史进行介绍；然后对支持或反对科学与宗教兼容性的争论进行介绍；最后，将会提出一个试图解决学校科学教育中科学与宗教间当前僵局的方案。

（8）科学与政策。这一讲聚焦于科学在公共政策中的作用。首先，将对政策制定中科学所起的四个典型作用进行描述，并且对每一个作用都会举例说明；然后对每一个作用的赞成者和反对者的论据进行考察；最后，再对科学和“科学传播与科学教育中的政策”两者之间暗示的这种关系进行讨论。

一个长期在北美做一线前沿工作的教授，使用与美国平行的手段为国内师生开设一门原汁原味的高级课程，使所有的学生都受到了系统的训练，其效果要比概要性地做一次讲座不知大多少倍。因此，柳教授的讲学不仅给师生带来了新的信息、视角、风格、方法和思路，他的不尚空谈，主张通过数据和调查来描述事物的做法，对于我们了解和研究公民的科学素养、改进科学教育，开阔视野，逐步与国际接轨，也产生了极大的促进作用。
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Xiufeng Liu

Professor

Learning and Instruction

Address: 518 Baldy Hall

Phone: (716) 645-4050

Fax:  (716) 645-3161

Email: xliu5@buffalo.edu

Areas of Research Interest:

Science assessment, applications of Rasch modeling, opportunity-to-learn

Areas of Teaching Interest:

Science assessment, science instruction, science and the public

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Bio

Education History

• Ph.D., Science Education, University of British Columbia, 1993
• M.Ed., Chemical Education, Eastern China Normal University, 1986
• Diploma, Secondary School Chemistry Teaching, Wuhan Teachers College at Xiaogan (Currently Xiaogan College), China, 1981

Recently Funded External Research Grants (Last five year as of Oct. 2011)

The National Science Foundation, Sept 1, 2011–Aug. 31, 2016, $9,800,000, co-PI. Project: University at Buffalo/Buffalo Public Schools Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Partnership

The National Science Foundation, Sept 1, 2009–Aug. 31, 2012, $496,000, PI. Project: Connected Chemistry as Formative Assessment [ more information from the project website]

The National Science Foundation, Jan. 1, 2009–Dec. 31, 2010, $149,981, co-PI. Project: CCLI: First Course in Nanoelectronics for Engineers

New York State Department of Education, May 1–Oct. 31, 2008, $100,984, PI. Project: Excelsior Scholars Program for Grade Seven Mathematics and Science Students: Investigating Mysteries in Science (IMS)

The John Oishei Foundation, Nov. 2006–Oct. 2008, $480,000, co-PI. Project: Interdisciplinary Science Research-Based Curricular Innovations for Middle and High School Science and Teacher Professional Development

The National Science Foundation, March 2006–Feb. 2008, $179,000, co-PI. Project: Interdisciplinary Nanoelectronics Laboratory for the Engineering/Science Undergraduate Curriculum

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRCC), 2002–2006, Cdn$58,000, PI. Project: Central Structures of Students' Conceptions in Science and Implications for Science Curriculum and Instruction

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Publications

Recent Publications (Last Five Years as of Oct 2011)

Wei, S., Liu, X., Wang, Z., & Wang, X. (2012). Using Rasch Measurement To Develop a Computer Modeling-Based Instrument To Assess Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Matter. Journal of Chemical Education. [Article]

Liu, X. (2011). Developing measurement instruments for science education research: Past, present, and future. In B. Fraser, K. Tobin, and C. McRobbie (eds.), Second International handbook of research in science education. New York: Springer. [more information from Springer]

Liu, X., & Whitford, M. (2011). Opportunities-to learn at home: Profiles of students with and without reaching science proficiency. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 20 (4), 375-383.

Liu, X. (2010). Using and developing measurement instruments in science education: A Rasch Modeling approach . Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. [ more information from IAP]

Mitin, V., Liu, X., Bell, M., & Fulmer, G. (2009). Developing a test for assessing
undergraduate engineering students’ knowledge and understanding of nanoelectronics concepts. Journal of Materials Education, 31 (3-4), 175-200.

Liu, X. (2009). Beyond science literacy: Science and the public. International Journal of
Environmental & Science Education. 4(3), 301-311. [Article]

Liu, X., Zhang, B., Ling, L., Fulmer, G.. Kim, B., & Yuan, H. (2009). Alignment between the physics content standard and standardized test: A Comparison among US-NY, Singapore, and China-Jiangsu. Science Education, 93(5), 777-797. [abstract]

Liu, X. (2009). Linking competence to opportunities to learn: Models of competence and data mining. New York: Springer. [more information from Springer]

Liu, X. (2009). Essentials of science classroom assessment. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. [more information from Sage Publications]

Liu, X. (2008). Standardized measurement instruments in science education. In M-W Roth and K. Tobin (eds.), The world of science education: Handbook of Research in North America (pp. 649-677). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: SensePublishers. [more information from SensePublishers]

Liu, X., & Fulmer, G. (2008). Alignment between the science curriculum and assessment in selected NY state regents exams. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 4(17), 373-383. [abstract]

Liu, X., & Li, G. (2008). Diversity and equity for Asians in North America: Unpacking the model minority myth. In M-W Roth and K. Tobin (eds.), The world of science education: Handbook of Research in North America (pp. 369-388). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: SensePublishers. [more information from SensePublishers]

Liu, X., & Ruiz, M. (2008). Using data mining to predict K-12 students' performance on large-scale assessment items related to energy. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 45(5), 554-573. [abstract]

Liu, X., Zawick, J., & Arnold, J. (2008). Using data to reform science instruction. In J. Gess-Newsome, J. Luft, and R. Bell (eds.), Reforming secondary science instruction (pp. 77-89). Arlington, VA: NSTA Press. [more information from NSTA Press]

Clements, D. H., Sarama, J., & Liu, X. (2008). Development of a measure of early mathematics achievement using the Rasch model: The Research-based Early Maths Assessment. Educational Psychology, 28(4), 457-482. [abstract]

Sha, Li, & Liu, X. (2008). Non-linear dynamic modeling of microdevelopmental processes of students' conceptual change in science. In Jonathon E. Larson (Ed.), Educational psychology: Cognition and learning, individual differences and motivation, Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. [more information from Nova Science Publishers, Inc]

Tan, D., Taber, K., Liu, X., Richard K. Coll, Lorenzo, M., & Li, J. (2008). Students' conceptions on ionisation energy: A cross-cultural study. International Journal of Science Education, 30(2), 1-21. [abstract]

Liu, X. (2007) (Ed.). Great ideas in science education: case studies of noted living science educators. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: SensePublishers. [more information from SensePublishers]

Liu, X. (2007). Growth in students' understanding of matter during an academic year and from elementary through high school. Journal of Chemical Education, 84(11), 1853-1856. [abstract]

Zhang, B., Liu, X., & Krajcik, J. (2006). Expert models and modeling processes associated with a computer modeling tool. Science Education, 90(4), 579-604. [abstract]

Liu, X. (2006). Effect of combined hands-on laboratory and computer modeling on student learning of gas laws: A quasi-experimental study. Journal of Science and Education and Technology, 15(1), 89-100. [abstract]

Liu, X. (2006). Student competence in understanding the matter concept and its implications for science curriculum standards. School Science and Mathematics, 106(5), 220-227. [abstract]

Liu, X. (2006). Mapping out students' matter concept development from elementary to high school. In Liu X. and W. Boone (Eds.). Application of Rasch measurement in science education. JAM Press. [more information from JAM Press]

Liu, X., & Boone, W. (2006, Eds.). Application of Rasch measurement in science education. Maple Grove, MN: JAM Press. [more information from JAM Press]

Liu, X., & Lesniak, K. (2006). Progression in children's understanding of the matter concept from elementary to high school. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 43(3), 320-347. [abstract]

Recent Presentations (Last Five Years as of Oct. 2011)

Liu, X., Waight, N., Gregorius, G., Smith, E., & Park, M. (April, 2011). Developing computer model-based assessment of learning progression. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Orlando, FL.

Liu, X., & Whitford, M. (March, 2010). Opportunities-to-learn at home: Profiles of students who
have reached and failed to reach science proficiency. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, March 21 – 25, 2010, Philadelphia, PA.

Wei, S., & Liu, X. (March, 2010). Using Rasch modeling to develop a computer modeling-
based measurement instrument on students’ conceptual understanding of matter. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, March 21 – 25, 2010, Philadelphia, PA.

Liu, X., Zhang, B-H, Liang, L., Fulmer, G., & Kim, B. (2008, April). Alignment between the physics content standard and standardized test: A Comparison among US-NY, Singapore, and China-Jiangsu. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.

Sabah, S., & Liu, X. (2008, April). Developing a two-tiered instrument with confidence levels for assessing students' conceptions of direct current circuits. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.

Liu, X., & Koepsell, D. (2007, Oct.). Developing an online master's program in science and the public. Paper presented at the 11th World Congress of the Center for Inquiry. Beijing, P. R. China.

Liu, X. (2007, April). Alignment between science curriculum and assessment: A comparison between the United States and selected Asian countries. Chair and participant at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

Liu, X. (2007, April). Trends in science education research: Case studies of noted living science educators. Chair at the annual meeting of the American educational Research Association, Chicago.

Liu, X., Fulmer, G.W., Sabah, S., Vosburgh, E.D., & Alnakeeb, Z. (2007, April). Trends in science education research: Case studies of noted living science educators. Participants at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

Liu, X., & Yerrick, R.K. (2007, April). Trends in science education research: Case studies of noted living science educators. Discussants at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

The Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL, April, 2007. Sarama, Clements and Liu: Development of a Measure of Early Mathematics Achievement Using the Rasch Model.

Clements, Sarama and Liu: The Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Boston, MA, March, 2007. Development of a Measure of Early Mathematics Developmental Progressions Using the Rasch Model.

Lee, Y., & Liu, X. (Nov./Dec., 2006). Issues related to integrating computer simulations into the physics classroom. Paper presented at the 14th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE2006), Beijing, P. R. China.

Liu, X. (2006). Mapping out students' conceptions of understanding the matter concept. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching. San Francisco, CA.

Liu, X. (2006). Sequences of the matter concept developing in national science curriculums: International perspectives. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Francisco, CA.