Dr. Peters has authored several publications and made presentations on the application of educational psychology strategies to science instruction, developing scientific epistemologies in teachers and students, and alternative forms of nature of science instruction. She has fifteen years of experience in secondary public school where she received several national teaching awards and is a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescent Science. Dr. Peters continues working in innovation in engineering education through her work with middle school girls in engineering, which was featured in the Washington Post, and her involvement in drafting National K-12 Engineering Standards. Contact at epeters1@gmu.edu.