Ian Quitadamo

Professor

Teaching, as both art and science, is my passion. A lifelong scholar of critical thinking, my goal is to help every student authentically achieve their highest potential and contribute to a world that values independent thought, personal agency, self-determination, inclusion, and sustainability. Critical thinking – the ability to apply, analyze, evaluate, and communicate – is foundational to success in virtually every intellectual, personal, and professional aspect of life.  One can fully develop critical thinking mindsets and skills only when they can examine an issue from multiple perspectives.

Education is a gift you give yourself. Be curious. Choose to learn every day. Be courteous. Find it within yourself to give others grace, especially when you disagree. Be humble. Recognize we can never know everything and show humility in the face of new knowledge. Be courageous. Productively challenge conventional thought. Be kind. Observe and engage rather than judge. Respect the opinions and lived experiences of others. Internalize those aspects of life that lift you up; discard the rest. Invest in the knowledge, skills and habits of mind that transform your life. Become who you are meant to be at Central.

Curriculum Vitae

Education  

Ph.D. Washington State University (Interdisciplinary in Science, Education, and Technology), 2002.

Teaching

Biology: Cell Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology for Teachers, Biology for Non-majors. Science Education: Secondary, Middle-level, and Elementary Methods, Interdisciplinary Science Inquiry. Working to reform science education through research in critical thinking and inquiry, and train K-20 teacher/scholars. Emphasize scientific approaches to instruction, curriculum, and assessment.

Research

Neuro-cognitive basis of critical thinking, science learning/performance assessment, cancer biology/tumor angiogenesis, endothelial cell function.

Recent Publications

Peer-reviewed: **: graduate; *:undergraduate

  • Quitadamo, I.J., Brahler, C.J., and Grouch, G. (2009). Peer Led Team Learning: A Potential Method for IncreasingCritical Thinking in Advanced Undergraduate Science Courses. ScienceEducator, 18(1): 29-39.
  • Quitadamo, I. J.,Faiola, C. L.*, Johnson, J. E., Kurtz, M. J. (2008). Community-based Inquiry ImprovesCritical Thinking in General Education Biology. Cell Biology Education-Life Science Education, 7(3):327-37.
  • Quitadamo, I.J. and Kurtz, M. (2007). Learning to Improve: UsingWriting to Increase Critical Thinking Performance in General Education Biology.Cell Biology Education-Life ScienceEducation, 6(3): 140-154.
  • Wood, P.**, Quitadamo, I.J., Loverro, I., and DePaepe, J.L. (2007). A WebQuestfor Spatial Skills. Science and Children, 44(7),21-25.
  • Quitadamo, I.J., Kurtz, M. J., Sorey, T. L., Pratt-Sitaula, B., and Palmquist, B. (2006). Using e-Portfolios to Evaluate Pre-Service Teacher Performance.Washington Science Teachers Journal, 46(3), 20-27.
  • Kurtz, M. J. Oursland, M. and Quitadamo, I.J. (2006). Cougars across the Curriculum: Using Just-in-Time Technology to Support Integrated Student Research, Pre-Service Teacher Development, and Enhanced K-12 Learning. Leadership Information, 5(4), 31-39.
  • Kurtz, M. J. Oursland, M. and Quitadamo, I.J. (2005). Enhancing the Technological Proficiencies of Educators through Community- based Research. Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology Monograph, 17-27.
  • Quitadamo, I. J., and Campanella, R.* (2005). Cougars, Curriculum, and Community: A PBL Curriculum Provides Students with Valuable Interdisciplinary Learning Experiences. The Science Teacher, 72(4), 28-31.
  • Hines, S. A., Collins, P. L., Quitadamo, I. J., Brahler, C. J., Knudson, C. D.*, and Crouch, G. J. (2005). ATLes: The Strategic Application of Web-based Technology to Address Learning Objectives and Enhance Classroom Discussion in a Veterinary Pathology Course.  Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 32(1), 103-112.
  • Brahler, C. J., Quitadamo, I. J., and Johnson, E. C. (2002). Student Critical Thinking is Enhanced by Developing Exercise Prescription Plans in Online Learning Modules. Advances in Physiology Education, 26(1-4), 210-221.
  • Johnson, E. K., Schelling, M. E., Quitadamo, I. J., Andrew, S.*, and Johnson, E. C. (2002). Cultivation and Characterization of Coronary Microvascular Endothelial Cells: A Novel Porcine Model Using Micropigs. Microvascular Research, 64(2), 278-288.
  • Quitadamo, I. J., Kostman, T. A., Schelling, M. E., and Francesci, V. R. (2000). Magnetic Bead Purification as a Rapid and Efficient Method for Enhanced Antibody Specificity for Plant Sample Immunoblotting and Immunolocalization. Plant Science, 153(1), 7-14.
  • Quitadamo, I. J., and Schelling, M. E. (1998). Efficient Purification of Mouse Anti-FGF Receptor IgM Monoclonal Antibody by Magnetic Beads. Hybridoma, 17(2), 199-207.

In Press:

  • Quitadamo, I.J.Kurtz, M.J., Griffin, L.*, Holstad, J.*, Hunter, B.*, and Cornell, C.** (2010).Critical Thinking Grudge Match - Biology vs. Chemistry: Examining Factors that Affect Thinking Skill in Non-Majors Science. Journal of College Science Teaching. In press. Submitted/Under Review:
  • Gao, M.**, Quitadamo, I.J., Kurtz, M.J., and Greenwald, R.R.(2010). Using Inquiry Teaching to Promote Student Critical Thinking and ContentKnowledge in a Nonmajors Biology Course. Journalof College Science Teaching. Submitted.

Contact

Science Building 236F