WilliamÌýPenuel
- Co-Principal Investigator, Distinguished Professor
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
- INSTITUTE OF COGNITIVE SCIENCE
- SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
William R. Penuel is a professor of learning sciences and human development in the School of Education at the 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó. His current research examines conditions needed to implement rigorous, responsive, and equitable teaching practices in STEM education. With colleagues from across the country, he is developing and testing new 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó for supporting implementation through long-term partnerships between educators and researchers. Currently, Penuel has partnerships with large school districts and a national association of state science coordinators focused on implementing the vision of science education outlined in a Framework for K-12 Science Education.