Curriculum Vitae

Todd Hinton Bevis

January 11, 2019

General Information

University address:	Office of Science Teaching Activities
Biological Science
College of Arts and Sciences
1062J King Life Sciences Building
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4295
Phone: 850-644-6747; Fax: 850/644-0643

E-mail address:	bevis@bio.fsu.edu

Professional Preparation

1995	Master of Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Major: Biological Sciences. 

1989	Bachelor of Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Major: Biological Sciences. 

Professional Credential(s)

2019–present	CITI Human Subjects Certification. 

2013–present	Clinical Education Trainer Certification, Florida Department of Education. 

2013–present	Clinical Educator Certification, Florida State University. 

2009–present	Master Deadhead Logger, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Submerged Lands & Environmental Resources Program. 

2001–present	Great Exploration in Math and Science Trainer Certification, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley. 

1998–present	NITROX Blending, Florida State University, Academic Diving Program. 

1996–present	Oxygen Delivery, Florida State University, Academic Diving Program. 

1995–present	NITROX Diving, Florida State University, Academic Diving Program. 

1994–present	Suit Diving, Florida State University, Academic Diving Program. 

1991–present	Science Diver, Florida State University, Academic Diving Program. 

1990–present	P.A.D.I. (SCUBA) Florida State University, Academic Diving Program. 

1985–present	Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid, Red Cross. 

1984–present	Water Safety Instructor, Red Cross. 

1980–present	Advanced Life Saving, Red Cross. 

Professional Experience

2014–present	Director, Professional Development Programs, Specialized Teaching Faculty III, Office of Science Teaching Activities, Florida State University. 

2011–present	Research Associate, Biological Science, Office of Science Teaching Activities, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Programs include: Sea-to-See (educational outreach program), Saturday-at-the Sea (educational outreach program), Great Explorations in Math and Science, Marine Ecology for Teachers: A Model for Inquiry-Based Teaching, Professional development programs for teachers.

2011–2012	Overload Adjunct Associate In, PCC Sponsored Programs, Florida State University. 

2005–2011	Associate in Biological Science, Biological Science, Office of Science Teaching Activities, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Programs Include: Sea-to-See (educational outreach program), Saturday-at-the-Sea (educational outreach program), Great Explorations in Math and Science, Marine Ecology for Teachers: A Model for Inquiry-Based Teaching, Professional development programs for teachers.

2005–2009	Professional Research Assistant, Learning Systems Institute, Florida State University. 

2000–2005	Assistant in Biology, Biological Science, Office of Science Teaching Activities, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Programs include: Sea-to-See (educational outreach program), Saturday-at-the-Sea (educational outreach program), Great Explorations in Math and Science, Marine Ecology for Teachers: A Model for Inquiry-Based Teaching, Professional development programs for teachers.

1996–2000	Field Biologist, Florida State University. Structure, function, and timing of jewfish (Epinephelus itajara) spawning in south Florida.

1999–2000	Field Biologist, Florida State University. The feeding ecology of snook and redfish in Florida bay. (ENP).

1998–2000	Field Biologist, Florida State University. Past and present trophic structure of Florida Bay sea grass communities and the relationaships to associated coastal fisheries: Diet and stable isotope analysis.

1996–1998	Field Biologist, Florida State University. Seagrass habitat quality: criteria for the management of economically important finfishes of the northwest coast of Florida. (DEP MR143).

1995–1997	Field Biologist, Florida State University. Recruitment indices and seagrass habitat relationships of the early juvenile stages of gag grouper, gray snapper, and other economically important ref fishes in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. (MARFIN 94MF029-G(RF)).

1994–1996	Field Biologist, Florida State University. Research Facility at the Institute for Fisheries Ecology and Research. 1996-2000 projects include, Florida inshore bait shrimping: experimental analysis of by-catch exclusion and capture-related mortality of selected seagrass-associated finfish species. 9MARFIN 94MF004-G(SB).

1991–1995	Graduate Research Assistant, The Center for Aquatic Research and Resource Management. Responsibilities included: Supervisor of Field Collections and Supervisor of Directed Individual Study undergraduate students.

1992–1993	Consultant, Environmental Planning and Analysis Inc., Tallahassee, Florida. The Ecology of the Econfina-Fenholloway Drainage Basins. Services included: Underwater mapping and characterization of offshore seagrass beds using G.P.S.; sorting and processing of benthic macroinvertebrates.

1993	Field Biologist, Shrimp-By-Catch Grant, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Duties included: On-board ship identification and collection of shrimp by-catch.

1990–1991	Consultant, Environmental Planning and Analysis Inc., Tallahassee, Florida. The Ecology of the Perdido Bay Drainage Basin. Services included: The colllection of biological, water, and sediment samples; design and implementation of sampling protocols.

1989–1990	Field Biologist and Collections Supervisor, Florida State University Center for Aquatic Research and Resource Management, Florida State University. The Ecology of Oysters in Apalachicola Bay. Responsibilities included: hiring of personell and management crews; collection and processing of biological and water samples.

1986–1989	Laboratory Technician, Talllahassee Community College. 

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

National Science Teachers Association (2015-present) 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Studies in Oceanography (Teaching Climate Science and Data Literacy (OCE4930)
Studies in Oceanography (Teaching Climate Science and Data Literacy) (OCC5930)
Teaching Climate Change (OCE4930)
Teaching Climate Change (OCC5930)
Sel Topic Bio Science (Claims-Evidence-Reasoning Framework "CER") (BSC5936 01)
Sel Topic Bio Science (Model Based Inquiry for the Classroom) (BSC5936 03)
Sel Topic Bio Science (Teaching Climate Science and Data Literacy "CSDL")) (BSC5936 02)
Science Teaching 1 (BSC5936)
Science Teaching 2 (BSC5936)
Science Teaching 3 (BSC5936)
Science Teaching 4 (BSC5936)
Sel Topic Bio Science (Scientific Argumentation in the Classoom) (BSC5936 03)
Teach/Learn Science (BSC5936)
Teaching Science to Maximize Learning (BSC5936-01)
Science Teaching I (Great Explorations in Math and Science Teaching) (BSC5936-01)
Science Teaching II (Communicating Science) (BSC5936-04)
Science Teaching III (Inquiry and the Nature of Science) (BSC5936-05)
Aquatic Pollution Biology (BSC4515)
Conservation Biology (BSC3052)
Lake Ecology (BSC3402L)

Additional Teaching Not Reported Elsewhere

Bevis, T. H. (2002). Marine Ecology for Teachers: A Model for Inquiry-Based Teaching. The Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory. 

Bevis, T. H. (2000). Saturday-at-the-Sea. Florida State University, Office of Science Teaching Activities. 

Bevis, T. H. (2000). Sea-to-See. Florida State University, Office of Science Teaching Activities. 

Research and Original Creative Work

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

Granger, D. E., Bevis, T. H., Southerland, S. A., Saka, Y., & Ke, F. (in press). Examining Features Of How Professional Development and Enactment of Educative Curricula Influences Elementary Science Teacher Learning. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1-23 pages.

Granger, E. M., Bevis, T. H., Saka, Y., Southerland, S. A., Sampson, V., & Tate, R. L. (2012). The efficacy of student-centered instruction in supporting science learning. Science, 338(6103), 105-8. Retrieved from http://www.sciencemag.org/content/338/6103/105.short doi:10.1126/science.1223709

Granger, E. M., Bevis, T. H., Saka, Y., & Southerland, S. (2010). Comparing the efficacy of reform-based and traditional/verification curricula to support student learning about space science. Science Education and Outreach, 431, 151-159.

Miller, T. et al. (1994). Intraspecific and interspecific competition of wyeomyia smithii in pitcher plant communities. The American Midland Naturalist, 131, 136-145.

Presentations

Invited Papers at Conferences

Bevis, T. H. (presented 2014, February). Workshop on Scientific Argumentation in the Classroom. Paper presented at 2014 ASTA Science Works Conference, Alabama Science Teachers Association, Birmingham, Alabama. (State)

Refereed Papers at Conferences

Granger, D. E., Bevis, T., & Southerland, S. (presented 2017, May). Examining factors shaping science teacher learning fostered through professional development and enactment of educative curricula. Paper presented at 11th Annual UTeach Conference, UTeach Institute, Austin, TX. (National) Retrieved from https://institute.uteach.utexas.edu/sites/institute.uteach.utexas.edu/files/2017-uteach-conference-program.pdf

Invited Presentations at Conferences

Bevis, T. (presented 2018, October). Best Practices for Student Learning Through Discourse. Florida Association of Science Supervisors. Presentation at the meeting of Florida Association of Science Supervisors, Miami, Florida. (State)

Bevis, T. (presented 2017, October). Teaching and the Nature of Science. Presentation at Florida Association of Science Supervisors Conference, Florida Association of Science Supervisors, Orlando, FL. (State)

Granger, D. E., & Bevis, T. H. (presented 2016, October). Teaching about and with Scientific Modeling. Presentation at Florida Association of Science Supervisors Conference, Florida Association of Science Supervisors, Orlando, Florida. (State) Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/flsciencesupervisors/curriculum/home/fall2016agenda

Granger, D. E., & Bevis, T. H. (presented 2016, February). Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning Framework. Presentation at 2016 Georgia Science Supervisors Association, Georgia Science Supervisors Association, Stone Mountain, Georgia. (State) Retrieved from https://gsta.wildapricot.org/event-2001543?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=2%2f13%2f2016

Bevis, T. H. (presented 2014). Investigating Modeling in Science and Mathematics. Presentation at FCR STEM Conference 2014, Florida Center for Reseach in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (FCR STEM), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (State) Retrieved from http://conference.fcrstem.org/downloads/FCR-STEM_conference_program.pdf

Bevis, T. H., & Granger, E. (presented 2014). Scientific Argumentation in the Classroom. Presentation at 2014 Florida Association of Science Supervisors Fall Conference, Florida Association of Science Supervisors, Orlando, FL. (State)

Refereed Presentations at Conferences

Bevis, T. (presented 2017, November). 3D Teaching by Constructing Scientific Explanations in the Classroom. Presentation at Tennessee Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Tennessee Science Teachers Asociation, Murphreesboro, TN. (State)

Granger, E. M., Bevis, T. H., Saka, Y., & Southerland, S. A. (presented 2010, March). Comparing reform-based and traditional curricula in a large-scale, randomized cluster design study: The interaction between curriculum and teachers' knowledge and beliefs. Presentation at National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (National)

Granger, E. M., Bevis, T. H., Saka, Y., & Southerland, S. A. (presented 2010, March). Large-scale, randomized cluster design study of the relative effectivness of reform-based and traditional/verification curricula in supporting student science learning. Presentation at National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (National)

Granger, E. M., Bevis, T. H., Saka, Y., & Southerland, S. (presented 2009). Comparing the efficacy of reform-based and traditional/verification curricula to support student learning about space science. Presentation at National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Garden Grove, California. (National)

Granger, E. M., Bevis, T. H., Saka, Y., & Southerland, S. (presented 2009). Learning about space science: Comparing the efficacy of reform-based teaching with a traditional/verifications approach. Presentation at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, The American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California. (National)

Invited Workshops

Bevis, T. H. (2016, February). Claims-Evidence-Reasoning: A Framework for Scientific Explanation. Workshop delivered at Georgia Science Supervisors Association, Stone Mountain, GA. (State) Retrieved from http://www.georgiascienceteacher.org/ConfProgram

Bevis, T. H. (2015, October). Claims-Evidence-Reasoning: A Framework for Scientific Explanation. Workshop delivered at Florida Association for Science Supervisors, Tallahassee, FL. (State)

Bevis, T. H. (2014, November). Scientific Argumentation in the Classroom. Workshop delivered at Florida Association for Science Supervisors, Orlando, FL. (State)

Refereed Workshops

Bevis, T. (2018, November). 3 Dimensional Teaching Using Models Based Inquiry. Workshop delivered at Tennessee Science Teachers Association, Mufreesboro, Tennessee. (State)

Bevis, T. (2017, March). Teaching through Scientific Modeling: A Climate Science Exemplar. Workshop delivered at Alabama Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Birmingham, AL. (Regional)

Bevis, T. (2017, February). Teaching with and about Models: Models Based Inquiry. Workshop delivered at Georgia Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Stone Mountain, GA. (State)

Bevis, T. H. (2016, December). Models Based Inquiry. Workshop delivered at 2016 Tennessee Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (State) Retrieved from http://www.tsta.wildapricot.org/page-1696736

Bevis, T. H. (2016, February). Constructing Scientific Explanations: Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning in the Elementary Science Classroom. Workshop delivered at Georgia Science Teachers Association, Stone Mountain, GA. (State) Retrieved from http://www.georgiascienceteacher.org/ConfProgram

Bevis, T. H. (2015, November). Argumentation in the Secondary Classroom. Workshop delivered at Science Teachers Association, Philadelphia, PA. (National)

Bevis, T. H. (2015, March). Claims-Evidence-Reasoning: Scientific Explanation in Elementary Classrooms. Workshop delivered at Alabama Science Teachers Association, Birmingham, AL. (State)

Bevis, T. H. (2015, March). Scientific Argumentation in Secondary Classrooms. Workshop delivered at Alabama Science Teachers Association, Birmingham, AL. (State)

Bevis, T. H. (2015, February). Argumentation in the Science Classoom. Workshop delivered at Georgia Science Teachers Association, Macon, GA. (State)

Bevis, T. H. (2015, February). Integrating Science and Engineering. Workshop delivered at Georgia Science Teachers Association, Macon, GA. (State)

Bevis, T. H. (2015, February). Teaching with and about Scientific Models. Workshop delivered at Georgia Science Teachers Association, Macon, GA. (State)

Bevis, T. H. (2014, February). Workshop on Scientific Argumentation in the Classroom. Workshop delivered at Alabama Science Teachers Association, Birmingham, AL. (State)

Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work

Bevis, T. H., & Granger, D. E. (2015, August). Sustained Argumentation Experiences and Students' (and Teachers') Abilities to Engage in the Practices and Nature of Science. Delivered at Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley. (National)

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Granger, D. E., & Bevis, T. H. (2014–2017). Advancing Climate Literacy through Investment in In-Service and Pre-Service Science Educators. (Subcontract to Project Lead at University of California, Berkeley). Funded by NOAA (through Berkeley). Total award $17,942. 

Contracts and Grants Pending

Granger, Donna (Co-PI), Bevis, Todd Hinton (Co-PI), Southerland, Sherry (PI), Tekkumru Kisa, Miray (Co-PI), & Jaber, Lama Ziad (Co-PI). (Dec 2015). Learning Through Collaborative Design (LCD): ProfessionalDevelopment To Foster Productive Epistemic Discourse In Science. Submitted to National Science Foundation. 

Granger, Donna (Co-PI), Bevis, Todd Hinton (Co-PI), & Southerland, Sherry (PI). (Jun 2015). Taylor County/Fsu Math And Science Partnership: FosteringStudent Science Achievement Through The Nature Of Science And Scientific Inquiry. Submitted to Florida Department of Education. 

Professional Development Workshops (State, National, and International)

Bevis, T. H. (2016). Teaching Climate Science and Data Literacy (Grades 5-12). 

Bevis, T. H. (2015). Integrating Science and Engineering (Grades K-12). 

Bevis, T. H. (2015–2018). Teaching With and About Scientific Models (Grades K-12). 

Bevis, T. H. (2014–2019). Claims-Evidence-Reasoning and Developing Scientific Explanations. 

Bevis, T. H. (2011–2015). Science and Math Lesson Task Analysis (Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12, undergraduates). 

Bevis, T. H. (2009–2014). Lesson Study (Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12). 

Bevis, T. H. (2008–2015). Science Argumentation (Grades 6-8, 9-12, undergraduates). 

Bevis, T. H. (2004–2018). Science Classroom Discourse (Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12, undergraduates). 

Bevis, T. H. (2001–2015). Communicating Science (Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12, undergraduates, graduates). 

Bevis, T. H. (2001–2015). Focused Science Content Workshops by request (e.g., Genetics, Global Warming, etc.) (Grade level as appropriate). 

Bevis, T. H. (2001–2015). Great Explorations in Math and Science (Grades K-5 and 6-8). 

Bevis, T. H. (2001–2015). Inquiry and the Nature of Science (Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12, undergraduates, graduates). 

Service

Florida State University

FSU College Service

Member, Nobel Laureate Symposium Planning Committee (2018–present).

FSU Department Service

Member, Florida State University, Dept. of Biological Science, Specialized Faculty Evaluation Committee (2015–2017).

Member, Florida State University, Office of Science Teaching Activities, DRK-12 NSF Grant Writing Committee (2015–2016).

FSU Program Service

Director, Teacher Professional Development Programs, Office of Science Teaching Activities (2014–present).

Consultation

Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley. Advancing Climate Literacy through Investment in In-Service and Pre-Service Science Educators. Project Development and Trial Testing Team (2014–2017).

Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley. Constructing and Critiquing Arguments in Middle School Science Classrooms (2011–2016).

Additional Service Not Reported Elsewhere

Bevis, T. H. (2016). Teaching Climate Science and Data Literacy (Grades 5-12).