Kimberly FluetAssistant Professor (Clinical)Center for Professional Development and Education ReformPhD, Cornell University (science education; teaching, learning and social policy)MEd, Florida Atlantic University (science education; curriculum and instruction)BS, Spring Hill College (biology) LeChase Hall 246 (585) 348-7517 kfluet@warner.rochester.edu Research & Scholarly Activity: Kimberly Fluet Faculty directory BiographyKimberly Fluet is an educational researcher, external evaluator, and professional learning provider with expertise in STEMM identity development, entry into communities of practice, and supporting STEMM faculty and K-12 science teachers to enact student-centered pedagogical practices that lead to deep, meaningful understanding for all students.Fluet mentors in-service science teachers (e.g., NSF NOYCE) and provides professional learning for districts in and around western New York (e.g., NYSSLS/NGSS implementation, OpenSciEd adoption, Ambitious Science Teaching pedagogies).Fluet conducts educational research and program evaluation for grant-funded projects (e.g., NSF IUSE, NSF S-STEM, NIH T32, NASA) with a focus on self-determination theory, growth mindset and mitigating imposter syndrome. She utilizes quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques, often in tandem, as determined by the research and evaluation questions.