Julia McQuillan, PhD.
Chair and Professor, Dept. of Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Amy Spiegel, PhD.
Research Associate Professor
Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Trish Wonch Hill, PhD.
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Amanda Richardson, MA.
Assistant Director
Bureau of Sociological Research (BOSR), University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Amy Spiegel, PhD.
Research Associate Professor
Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
David Uttal, PhD.
Professor of Psychology and Learning Sciences
Director, Multidisciplinary Program in Education Sciences, Northwestern University
Benjamin D. Jee, PhD.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology, College of the Holy Cross
Robert Russell, PhD.
Principal, Learning Experience Design
Camillia Matuk, PhD.
Associate Specialist, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley
Leah R. Carpenter, MPH.
Consultant, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Spiegel, A.N., McQuillan, J., Halpin, P., Matuk, C., & Diamond, J. (2013). Engaging teenagers with science through comics. Research in Science Education, 43(6), 2309-2326.. doi: 10.1007/s11165-013-9358-x Available at: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11165-013-9358-x
Jee, B.D., Uttal, D. H., Spiegel, A.N., & Diamond, J. (2013). Expert-novice differences in mental models of viruses, vaccines, and the causes of infectious disease. Public Understanding of Science. doi: 10.1177/0963662513496954 Available at: http://pus.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/08/19/0963662513496954
Jee, B.D., Uttal, D.H., Spiegel, A., & Diamond, J. (2013). Students’ and Teachers’ Beliefs about the Microbiological Structure and Activity of Viruses and Vaccines. Poster presented at the 2013 Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Seattle, Washington.
Jee, B. D., Uttal, D. H., Diamond, J., & Spiegel, A. (2012). Mental models of viruses, vaccines, and the causes of infectious disease. Poster submitted to the 24th Annual Meeting of the Association for Psychological Science. Chicago, IL. May 24-27, 2012. Abstract | Poster
Matuk, C., Cottingham, I., Farrell, K., Angeletti, A., & Diamond, J. (2011). The World of Viruses interactive comic viewer. Hands-on demonstration presented at the Cyberlearning Tools for STEM Education Conference. Berkeley, CA. Abstract | Poster
Jee, B. D., Uttal, D. H., Crouch, C., Spiegel, A., & Diamond, J. (2010). Mental models of virology in experts and novices. Paper presented at the 32nd Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Portland, OR. Abstract
Jee, B. D., Uttal, D. H., Spiegel, A., & Diamond, J. (2010). Understanding the microbiological world: People’s beliefs and reasoning about viruses. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association. Chicago, IL. Abstract
Matuk, C. F., Diamond, J., & Uttal, D. H. (2009). Heroes, villains and viruses: How graphic narratives teach science. Paper presented at the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA2009). Chicago, IL. October 6-9, 2009. Abstract
Jee, B. D., Uttal, D. H., Spiegel, A., & Diamond, J. (2009) Students and Teachers’ Mental Models of Viruses. Paper presented at the annual meeting for the Society for Research in Child Development. San Antonio, TX. Poster
Spiegel, A. N. (2013). Microbe Maniacs Evaluation: Summer 2013. Lincoln, NE. Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Bureau of Sociological Research and Spiegel, A. (2013). Biology of Human: Evaluative Focus Group Report. Lincoln, NE: BOSR, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Spiegel, A. N. (2012). World of Viruses Summative Demographic Report. Lincoln, NE. Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Russell, R. (2012) The impact of long-form radio documentaries on listener attitudes toward, interests in, and knowledge of viruses. Informal Learning Review. July/August 2012.
Howell Smith, M. (2012). High School Student Insights into the World of Viruses Graphic Stories Qualitative Follow-up Report.
Spiegel, A. N. (2011). World of Viruses Summative Evaluation Process: Testing the Pilot Study Instrument. Lincoln, NE. Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Spiegel, A. N. (2011). iPad Apps Trial Test Results: World of Viruses Formative Evaluation with Middle Level and High School Students. Lincoln, NE. Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Spiegel, A. N. (2010). Omaha Science Media Project: Compilation of Evaluation Reports 2009-2010. Lincoln, NE. Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Spiegel, A. N. (2010). Omaha Science Media Project 2010 Workshop Evaluation: Teacher Survey Results. Lincoln, NE. Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Spiegel, A. N. (2010). Omaha Science Media Project 2009 Workshop Evaluation Summary. Lincoln, NE. Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
*Spiegel, A. N. (2009). Omaha Science Media Project 2009 Workshop Follow-up: Participating Teachers’ Plans and Activities Using New Science Media Skills. Lincoln, NE: Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Spiegel, A. N., Struthers, A., & Carpenter, L. (2009). World of Viruses Formative Evaluation Report: Trial Testing of Graphic Story, Cartoon Panel, Podcast, and Essay. Lincoln, NE. Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Spiegel, A. N. (2009). World of Viruses Front End Teen Survey Report. Lincoln, NE. Center for Instructional Innovation, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Russell, R. (2009) Formative Evaluation Report “HPV: The Shy Virus.”