Christopher Moore, Ph.D.
- Director, STEM TRAIL Center
- Dr. George F. Haddix Community Chair of Physical Science
- Chair, Physics Department
- College of Arts & Sciences
- TAC 204A
- DSC 127
Additional Information
Education
B.S. Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University
M.S. Applied Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D., Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University
Bio
Christopher Moore, Ph.D. is the Dr. George F. Haddix Community Chair of Physical Science and professor of physics at the University of Nebraska Omaha. He is the author of the books Creating Scientists, Teaching Science Thinking, and the bestselling high school science curricula Experience Chemistry and Experience Physics, which have sold over 500,000 copies nationwide. Dr. Moore has published more than 45 academic papers across the three fields of materials science, science education, and institutional change. He has been awarded more than $7 million in grants and has presented over 40 invited lectures across 8 different countries. Dr. Moore was a Fulbright Scholar serving in the Czech Republic and served on an advisor roundtable to the Undersecretary of State for Arms Control & International Security on scientist re-engagement in conflict areas.
Professional Experience
2022 - present | Director, STEM TRAIL Center, University of Nebraska Omaha
2022 - present | Chair, Physics Department, University of Nebraska Omaha
2020 - present | Professor of Physics, University of Nebraska Omaha
2018 - present | Dr. George F. Haddix Community Chair in Physical Science
2018 - 2020 | Associate Professor of Physics, University of Nebraska Omaha
2014 - 2017 | Associate Professor of Applied Physics and Engineering Science, Coastal Carolina University
2010 - 2014 | Assistant Professor of Applied Physics, Coastal Carolina University
2007 - 2010 | Director of Dual-Degree Engineering and Assistant Professor of Physics, Longwood University
2002 - 2004 | High School Physics Teacher, various schools, Richmond, VA
Research
Dr. Moore runs the Physics Education Research Lab at UNO. Using both quantitative and qualitative research methods, the lab focuses on investigations of novice/expert practice within the context of physical science, specifically in the areas of problem solving and scientific reasoning. Dr. Moore also runs a research group studying institutional change in higher education, with a focus on evaluations of teaching.
Selected Publications
- Moore, Christopher. (2018). Teaching Science Thinking: Using Scientific Reasoning in the Classroom. New York, New York: Routledge.
- Moore, Christopher. (2017). Creating Scientists: Teaching and Assessing Science Practice for the NGSS. New York, New York: Routledge. (Amazon Top 100 in Instruction Methods in STEM.)
- “Dynamic Visualizations of Multi-body Physics Problems and Scientific Reasoning Ability: A Threshold to Understanding,” J.C. Moore and J. Slisko, in Key Competences in Physics Teaching and Learning (chpt. 13), New York, New York: Springer (2017).
- “Photocatalytic Removal of Dyes and Wettability,” J.C. Moore, R. Louder, and C.V. Thompson, in Photocatalytic Coatings for Air-Purifying, Self-Cleaning and Antimicrobial Properties (pp. 67-85), Basel, Switzerland: MDPI (2015).
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“How expert and inexpert instructors talk about teaching,” T. Reding and J.C. Moore, Education Sciences, 13(6), 591 (2023).
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“Barriers to change: social network interactions not sufficient for diffusion of high-impact practices in STEM teaching,” T.L. Reding, J.C. Moore, J. Pelton, S. Edwards, Education Sciences, 8(12), 512 (2022).
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“Sense-making across disciplines: physical models, theoretical frameworks, and the connections between education in the humanities and sciences,” J.C. Moore, Sym. Mel., 14, 331-341 (2018).
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“Efficacy of Multimedia Learning Modules as Preparation for Lecture-Based Tutorials in Electromagnetism,” J.C. Moore, Education Science, 8(1), 23 (2018).
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“Scientific reasoning abilities of non-science majors in physics-based courses,” J.C. Moore, L.J. Rubbo, Phys. Rev. ST PER, 8, 010106 (2012).