Willy Hunter

Director- Center for Mathematics, Science & Technology

Chemistry

Office Phone

(309) 438-3708office
phone

wjhunte@ilstu.eduemail

About
Education
Research

Current Courses

401Advanced Chemistry Demos:Redox, Electrochemistry & Solutions

Ph D Chemistry

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN.

MA Curriculum Studies

Dalhousie University

Halifax, NS.

BA Science and Social Science

Dalhousie University

Halifax, NS.

BA Chemistry

Mount Allison University

Sackville, NB.

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Hunter, W., Orgill, M., & Bodner, G. Action Research as a framework for science education research. Theoretical frameworks for research in chemistry/science education. Pearson Education Publishing (2006): 146-164.

Hunter, W., & Warden, M. Applications of Chemistry in the Technical Prep Curriculum. Tech Prep Applications Manual. Ball State University Press (1998)

Book, Scholarly-New

Hunter, W., Eichinger, D., Jones, D., & Zimmer, L. Implementing Science Standards, Grades 8 & 9. "Cooperative Learning: Modeling Carbohydrates" CELSS ‑ Controlled Environment Life Support Systems (1997)

Book, Textbook-New

Hunter, W., & Christensen, B. Student Project Edition Grade Five. Creative Science Curriculum Mathematics with STEM, Literacy and Arts. TPS Publishing (2013)

Hunter, W., & Christensen, B. Student Project Edition Grade Four. Creative Science Curriculum Mathematics with STEM, Literacy and Arts. TPS Publishing (2013)

Hunter, W., & Christensen, B. Student Project Edition Grade Kindergarten. Creative Science Curriculum Mathematics with STEM, Literacy and Arts. TPS Publishing (2013)

Hunter, W., & Christensen, B. Student Project Edition Grade One. Creative Science Curriculum Mathematics with STEM, Literacy and Arts. TPS Publishing (2013)

Hunter, W., & Christensen, B. Student Project Edition Grade Three. Creative Science Curriculum Mathematics with STEM, Literacy and Arts. TPS Publishing (2013)

Conference Proceeding

Hunter, W., Mejia, W., Chabalengula, V., Mumba, F., & Wilson, E. Resident Scientists’ Inquiry Instructional Practice and their Perceived Benefits And Difficulties of Inquiry in Schools. Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Meeting National Association of Research in Science Teaching (2010)

Hunter, W., Chabalengula, V., & Mumba, F. Balance of scientific literacy themes in Zambian high school chemistry textbooks, syllabus and examinations. Proceedings of the 2008 Annual Meeting National Association of Research in Science Teaching (2008)

Hunter, W., & Carver, J. The effects of portfolio assessment on student outcomes in chemistry. Proceedings of the 2008 Annual Meeting National Association of Research in Science Teaching (2008)

Hunter, W., Mayo, P., Ferguson, R., Bodner, G., & Orgill, M. Theoretical frameworks for research in science education. Proceedings of the 2007 Annual Meeting National Association of Research in Science Teaching (2007): 22-25.

Hunter, W., Shewfelt, E., Jeans, K., Pennekamp, R., Marsiglio, B., & Carver, J. Online Chemistry Help Service in Non-majors General Chemistry. ConfChem: Fall 2001 On-line Chemical Education Conference on Online Teaching Methods (2001)

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Mahatanankoon, P., Hunter, W., El-Zanati, S. (2018). Managing an NSF-Funded Information Technology Scholarship Program. Information Systems Education Journal, 16(3) pp 35-44. http://isedj.org/2018-16/ ISSN: 1545-679X

Hunter, W., Boesdorfer, S., Carver, J., Mumba, F., & Bergman, J. Teaching Atomic Theory using Photoelectron Spectroscopy Data. The Chemical Educator (2013): 1-5.

Hunter, W., Boesdorfer, S., & Goff, P. Using a Multicultural Approach to Teach Chemistry and the Nature of Science to Undergraduate Non-Majors. Cultural Studies of Science Education 7.3 (2012): 631-651.

Hunter, W., Jeans, K., & Szczepura, L. Development and Preliminary Assessment of the Enrichment Workshop Program: A Program Aimed at Helping Underrepresented Minorities in the Sciences. The Chemical Educator 15 (2010): 126-133.

Hunter, W., Mumba, F., Boesdorfer, S., & Bergman, J. Student Learning on Atomic Theory using the Photoelectron Spectroscopy Data Method. The Chemical Educator 15 (2010): 370-375.

Presentations

Prospective Noyce Teacher Candidates’ Pedagogical Orientations towards Inquiry Science Teaching. National Association of Researchers in Science Teaching. (2017)

Implementing the College and Career Ready Standards- Math and Science. Paper presented to the Department of Education Mathematics and Science Partnership Annual Meeting. (2014)

Patterns of growth in chemistry teacher education at Illinois State University. Paper Presented at 247th American Chemical Society National Meeting. (2014)

Strategies for Robert Noyce Project Management. Paper presented to the Midwest Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Annual Meeting. (2014)

Teaching Next Generation Energy Concepts with Next Generation Science Standards: Addressing the Critical Need for a More Energy-Literate Workforce. Paper presented to the Department of Education Mathematics and Science Partnership Annual Meeting. (2014)

Chemical Education and Data Analysis at Illinois State University. Presentation to West Virginia University Department of Chemistry. (2013)

Chemical Education at Illinois State University. Presentation to Northern Arizona University Center for Science Teaching and Learning. (2013)

Hands-on Inquiry STEM Activities for Middle School. Paper presented to the National Science Teachers Association STEM Forum. (2013)

Research on growing chemistry teacher education programs. Paper presented to the Physics Teacher Education Coalition Annual Meeting. (2013)

Grants & Contracts

Midwest Regional Robert Noyce Connections: STEM in the community. National Science Foundation. Federal. (2017)

SmartGrid for Schools 3.0.. Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Foundation. Illinois State University. (2016)

Central Illinois ISTEM Partnership. Illinois State Board of Education. Illinois State University. (2015)

ISTEM – Network: STEM Across the State. Illinois State Board of Education. Illinois State University. (2015)

Illinois State University's Noyce Scholarships for STEM Teachers of Under-Represented Groups. National Science Foundation. Illinois State University. (2015)