National and International Meetings

Gess-Newsome, J. (September, 1999). "The use and impact of explicit instruction about the nature of science and science inquiry in an elementary science methods classroom." A paper presented at the Fifth Meeting of the International History, Philosophy, and Science Teaching Conference, Como, Italy.

Gess-Newsome, J. (March, 1999). “The impact of subject matter knowledge and beliefs on secondary science teaching: A review of the literature. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Boston, MA.

Southerland, S.A., Gess-Newsome, J., & Jetton, T. (March, 1999). “Examining the effects of science curricular reform: An analysis of an integrated college-level science series. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Boston, MA.

Gess-Newsome, J., Tippins, D., & Baird, B. (January, 1999). “Using matrices for understanding, designing and assessing science curriculum.” A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Austin, TX.

Abell, S., Gess-Newsome, J., Enoch, L., Berg, C., & Bell, R. (January, 1999). “Publishing in science education journals.” An interactive symposium submitted presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Austin, TX.

Gess-Newsome, J., Duschl, R., Anderson, A., & Lederman, N. (April, 1998). “Publishing in science education journals.” An interactive symposium submitted presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Hyde, M.S., & Gess-Newsome, J. ( April, 1998). “Beneficial factors that increase retention and persistence of female undergraduate science students.” A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Gess-Newsome, J. (January, 1998). “A review of the research on secondary teachers’ knowledge and beliefs about subject matter and their impact on instruction.” A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Minneapolis, MN.

Gess-Newsome, J., Abell, S., Lederman, N., & Shroyer, G. (January, 1998). “Publishing in Science Education Journals.” An interactive symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Minneapolis, MN.

Hyde, M., & Gess-Newsome, J. (April, 1997). “An analysis of persistence and success: A case study of undergraduate female students.” Paper presented at the 1997 Ewald Conference: Women succeeding in the sciences: Theories and practices across the disciplines. Sweet Briar College, Virginia.

Hyde, M., & Gess-Newsome, J. (March, 1997). “The experiences of successful women in undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering and technology.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Statler, R.L., Gess-Newsome, J., & Southerland, S.A. (January, 1997). “Changes in preservice elementary teachers’ conceptions of the nature of science: A quantitative/qualitative analysis.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Cincinnati, OH.

Moje, E., Wade, S., Demastes, S., Gess-Newsome, J., Johnson, L., Remillard, J., Shulman, J. (April, 1996). "Research on the use of case studies in education." Symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Demastes, S. (April, 1996). "Conflicts, mistakes, and successes in using case studies of inclusion in an elementary science methods course." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO.

Gess-Newsome, J. (April, 1995). "The influence of curriculum development on science teachers' representations of subject matter structure." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA.

Powell, R., Charron, E., Dana, T., Dana, N., Rochuoudhury, A., Tippins, D., Tobin, K., Gess-Newsome, J. (April, 1995). "Toward an understanding of science teacher development: A focus on case study research." Symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA.

Tolman, R., Tolman, M., Sudweeks, R., Gess-Newsome, J., & Vineyard, R. (April, 1995). "A new elementary science curriculum for Utah." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Gess-Newsome, J., Hobbs, S., O'Brien, D., & Parent, S. (January, 1995). "Elementary teachers' reactions to change in the Utah Science Core Curriculum." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Charleston, West Virginia.

Gess-Newsome, J., O'Brien, D., Hurford, A., & Statler, D. (January, 1995). "Utah State Science Core Curriculum revisited: Views of secondary teachers." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, Charleston, West Virginia.

Gess-Newsome, J. (April, 1994). "Teachers' views of the role of evolution in the structure of biology." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Anaheim, California.

Dickman, C., Bogan, M., VanSickle, M., Lederman, N.G., & Gess-Newsome, J. (April, 1994). "Knowledge structures of pre- and in-service teachers' pedagogy, content and pedagogical content knowledge: What do the teachers say?" Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Anaheim, California.

Gess-Newsome, J. (April, 1994). ""Demonstrating" active science learning." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Anaheim, California.

Gess-Newsome, J. (January, 1994). "An effective method of teaching the nature of science to preservice elementary teachers." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, El Paso, Texas.

Gess-Newsome, J., Baird, H., Vineyard, R., & Tolman, R. (January, 1994). "Ownership, collaboration and incorporation: Building a state core curriculum Utah style." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, El Paso, Texas.

Duncan, B., & Gess-Newsome, J. (January, 1994). "From science methods to science teaching." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers of Science, El Paso, Texas.

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Ziedler, D. (April, 1993). "Annual Review of Research." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Atlanta, Georgia.

Duncan, B., Gess-Newsome, J., & Stoddart, T. (April, 1993). "Transformations of prior experiences and science methods into elementary classrooms." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Atlanta, Georgia.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Lederman, N.G. (April, 1993). "Conceptual integration of biology: From teacher thoughts to classroom practice?" Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Latz, M. (April, 1993). "Becoming a teacher: Balancing conceptions of subject matter and pedagogy." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

Gess-Newsome, J., Rudolph, S., Preston, L., & Grey, G. (January, 1993). "Collaboration in the inservice preparation of science teachers." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Charleston, South Carolina.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Mooney, G. (January, 1993). "The influence of environmental education field experiences on preservice secondary teachers' perceptions of teaching." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Charleston, South Carolina.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Lederman, N.G. (March, 1992). "Biology teachers' perceptions of subject matter structure and its relationship to classroom practice." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Boston, Massachusetts. (ERIC Document Reproduction No. ED 347 084).

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Latz, M. (March, 1992). "Preservice science teachers' conceptions of subject matter and pedagogy: A longitudinal study of professional development." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Boston, Massachusetts.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Lederman, N.G. (March, 1992). "Subject matter structures which support conceptual integration: Phantoms in the classroom." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Boston, Massachusetts.

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Latz, M. (March, 1992). "Development and significance of preservice science teachers' knowledge structures." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Boston, Massachusetts.

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Latz, M. (November, 1991). "Preservice science teachers' professional development: The role of subject matter and pedagogical knowledge structures." Paper presented at the Northwest Regional Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Lederman, N.G. (April, 1991). "Preservice biology teachers' subject matter structures and their relationship to the act of teaching." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Fontane, Wisconsin. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 331 720).

Gess-Newsome, J., Carlsen, W.S., Krajcik, J.S, & Lederman, N.G. (April, 1991). "Pedagogical content knowledge: Definitions and implications for science teacher education and research." Symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Fontane, Wisconsin.

Gess-Newsome, J. (April, 1991). "Pedagogical content knowledge: A domain of teacher knowledge or an issue of transfer?" Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Fontane, Wisconsin.

Lederman, N.G., & Gess-Newsome, J. (March, 1991). "Knowledge structures in preservice biology teachers: An independent or dependent variable?" Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Houston, Texas.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Lederman, N.G. (April, 1991). "Subject matter structures: Abstractions confront the concrete world of teaching." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Lederman, N.G. (April, 1990). "Metamorphosis, adaptation, or evolution?: A longitudinal investigation of preservice science teachers' instructional decisions, concerns, and perceptions." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Atlanta, Georgia. (ERIC Document Reproduction No. ED 317 427).

Gess-Newsome, J., & Lederman, N.G. (April, 1990). "Stability of preservice teachers' perceptions, concerns and decision making skills across microteaching and student teaching experiences: A longitudinal study." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Atlanta, Georgia.

Gess-Newsome, J., Lederman, N.G., & Dasch, J. (April, 1990). "College students' views of science: Do we teach what we preach?" Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

Lederman, N.G., & Gess-Newsome, J. (April, 1989). "A qualitative analysis of the effects of a microteaching course on preservice science teachers' instructional decisions and beliefs about teaching." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, California. (ERIC Document Reproduction No. ED 305 254).

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Gonor, S. (April, 1989). "The effects of systematic microteaching feedback on the thinking and decision making skills of preservice teachers." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Seattle, Washington.

Regional Meetings

Southerland, S.A., & Gess-Newsome, J. (November, 1996). “An inquiry approach to science education.” Paper presented at the Utah Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Park City, UT.

Gess-Newsome, J. (October, 1995). "Secondary science teachers conceptions of science structure caused by developmental activities." A paper presented at the Regional Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Salt Lake City, UT.

Tolman, R., Tolman, M., Gess-Newsome, J., Vineyard, R., & Sudweeks, R. (December, 1994). "A new elementary science core curriculum for Utah." Paper presented at the Regional Meeting of the National Science Teachers Association, Las Vegas, NV.

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Latz, M. (October, 1993). "Becoming a teacher: Balancing conceptions of subject matter and pedagogy." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Educational Research Association, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon.

Lederman, N.G., & Gess-Newsome, J. (May, 1993). "Pedagogical content knowledge as a model for the improvement of science teacher education." Paper presented at the Graduate School of Science Education, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua, Taiwan.

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Ziedler, D.L. (March, 1993). "Annual review of research in science education: 1991." Paper presented at the Graduate School of Science Education, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua, Taiwan.

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Latz, M. (February, 1993). "Emergence, development, and interaction of subject matter and pedagogy knowledge structures in the preservice science teacher." Paper presented at the Graduate School of Science Education, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua, Taiwan.

Mooney, G., & Gess-Newsome, J. (November, 1992). "Using environmental education experiences to integrate the secondary school curriculum." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Utah Society for Environmental Education.

Lederman, N.G., & Gess-Newsome, J. (February, 1991). "Subject matter structures and their relationship to teaching in preservice biology teachers." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science, Monmouth, Oregon.

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Flick, L. (February, 1991). "Preparing science teachers for the 21st century: Uniting research and practice." (Northwest AETS Symposium.) Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science, Monmouth, Oregon.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Lederman, N.G. (February, 1990). "What preservice science teachers know about their subject matter." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science, Forest Grove, Oregon.

Gess-Newsome, J. (February, 1990). "Compound or mixture?: The chemistry of pedagogical content knowledge." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science, Forest Grove, Oregon.

Gess-Newsome, J. (February, 1989). "Toys in space: Teaching tools from NASA." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science, Portland, Oregon.

Lederman, N.G., & Gess-Newsome, J. (February, 1989). "The effects of a microteaching course on science teachers' beliefs and instructional decisions." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science, Portland, Oregon.

Gess-Newsome, J. (February, 1989). "Using free NASA materials to enhance science instruction." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science, Portland, Oregon.

Gess-Newsome, J. (February, 1988). "Integrating space education in the secondary curriculum: A personal view." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science, Portland, Oregon.

Lederman, N.G., Gess-Newsome, J., & Woods, H. (February, 1988). "Qualitative inquiry: Is this an appropriate scientific approach to educational research?" Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Oregon Academy of Science, Portland, Oregon.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Lederman, N.G. (May, 1988). "Bringing the universe into your classroom: Integrating NASA materials into the science curriculum." Paper presented at the Math/Science Teaching Improvement Project Fair, Linn Benton Community College, Albany, Oregon.

Gess, J. (October, 1986). "Organizing your students for success: The logistics of successful science fair projects." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Wyoming Science Teachers Association, Casper, Wyoming.

Gess, J. (October, 1985). "The International Science and Engineering Fair: An attainable goal for Wyoming's students." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Wyoming Science Teachers Association, Casper, Wyoming.

Gess, J. (October, 1985). "The universe in your classroom: Educational resources and materials from NASA." Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Wyoming Science Teachers Association, Casper, Wyoming.

Keynote and Invited Presentations

Gess-Newsome, J. (July, 1998). “ The chemistry of baking bread: A lesson in cooperative learning.” A seminar given to the Secondary Chemistry Teachers Alliance Summer Program, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

Gess-Newsome, J. (July, 1997). “ Inquiry as a cornerstone for secondary science instruction.” A seminar given to the Secondary Chemistry Teachers Alliance Summer Program, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

Gess-Newsome, J. (March, 1996). “Trends and directions in science education research.” EdSt 724, Foundation of Research on Teaching, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

Gess-Newsome, J. (April, 1996). “Curriculum reforms and environmental education.” EdSt 580-31, Natural Science in an Outdoor Classroom, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

Gess-Newsome, J. (March, 1996). "States of Matter as an integrating concept in elementary science." NSF Grant presentation. University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

Gess-Newsome, J. (September, 1995). "Collaborative teaching strategies" and "Diversity issues in college classrooms." TA Training Workshop. Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, University of Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J., Price, B.F., & Grey, B. (May, 1995). "Teaching science to the non-science major." Panel discussion given by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, University of Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J. (October 6, 1994). "Effective presentations." An inservice given to the new faculty in the College of Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J. (October 20, 1994). "Classroom interaction and student feedback." An inservice given to the new faculty in the College of Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Connell, M. (October 27, 1994). "Content organization." An inservice given to the new faculty in the College of Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Remillard, J. (October 15, 1994). "Pedagogical issues in undergraduate mathematics education." A panel presentation at the planning grant workshop for the National Science Foundation undergraduate mathematics program. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J. (September 17, 1994). "Evaluating student interaction, performance, conducting exams, grading, providing feedback, and stimulating active learning outside the classroom." Faculty group facilitator at the Campus-wide TA Training Workshop, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J. (May 5, 1994). "Assessing student and teaching performance." Faculty group facilitator at the Teaching Rendezvous, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J. (October 14, 1993). "Classroom interaction and student feedback." An inservice given to the new faculty in the College of Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J., & Connell, M. (October 28, 1993). "Content organization." An inservice given to the new faculty in the College of Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J. (1993). "The revision of the Utah Elementary State Science Core Curriculum and its potential impact on curriculum of the future." An invited presentation to the writing team of the Great Salt Lake Curriculum Project, Utah Museum of Natural History, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J. (November 20, 1992). "Strategies for facilitating active learning in the classroom." Faculty group facilitator at the Teaching Strategies Workshop, Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gess-Newsome, J. (June, 1992). "The current wave of science curricular reforms and their implications for science curricula development." An invited presentation to the advisory board and writing team of the National Association of Biology Teacher's NSF grant: Inquiry oriented biology labs on a shoestring.

Gess-Newsome, J. (April, 1992). "Holistic Science." Inservice for Salt Lake City School District.

Gess-Newsome, J. ( May 11, 1992). "Labs and demonstrations in the science classroom." Teacher Inservice, Jordon Masters Cooperative.

Gess-Newsome, J. (May 18, 1992). "Methods and models of effective science instruction." Teacher Inservice, Jordon Masters Cooperative.

Gess-Newsome, J. (1989). "Thinking like an astronaut: Careers in aerospace." An invited presentation to Crescent Valley High School, Corvallis, Oregon.

Gess-Newsome, J. (1989). "Fostering professional development in the novice teacher." An invited supervision workshop, sponsored by Corvallis School District #509J. Presented at Western View Middle School, Corvallis, Oregon.

Gess-Newsome, J. (1988). "Enhancing your science program: Science fairs and outdoor education programs in the secondary classroom." An invited presentation to the Department of Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.

Gess-Newsome, J. (1988). "Science-Technology-Society interactions and potential applications from the space program." An invited presentation to the Department of Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon.

Gess-Newsome, J. (1987). "Launch into the future: Life on the space shuttle." Keynote address at the Annual Regional Conference and Jamboree of the Southwest Wyoming Girl Scouts of America, Evanston, Wyoming.

Gess-Newsome, J. (1987). "Building bright new futures with bold new dreams: A career in science teaching." Keynote address for Expanding Your Horizons: A conference for junior and senior high school girls interested in career options in science and mathematics, Billings, Montana.

Gess-Newsome, J. (1987). "Setting your sights on the future: The space program and you." Keynote address for the Annual Meeting of the Wyoming Future Homemakers of America, Gillette, Wyoming.

Gess-Newsome, J. (1987). "Butcher, baker, candlestick maker?: Non-traditional careers for women." An invited presentation for the Annual Meeting of the Wyoming Future Homemakers of America, Gillette, Wyoming.

Gess, J. (1984-1987). "Teacher in Space." More than 20 presentations to various community and school groups, including the Evanston Rotary Club, the Young Astronauts, and elementary, secondary, and college students in Evanston, Wyoming, and Corvallis, Oregon.