Dr. Ruthanne "Rudi" Thompson orchestrates a network of people across disciplines and generations towards a common goal: reducing the carbon footprint. Her work frequently bridges university research to primary and secondary grade school settings. A passionate conservationist, she is as enthusiastic about teaching environmental concepts to K-12 students as she is to her college students. Raising awareness among young persons in issues such as water conservation, energy consumption, and wind and solar power is a “roll forward” investment that she believes will potentially create a new generation of environmental stewards. Rudi Thompson has research interests in environmental science, science education, science efficacy, renewable energy in education, and conservation of resources.

Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction (with emphasis in Science Education), University of North Texas, 2003
M.S., Counseling and Human Development, University of North Texas, 1996
B.S., Secondary Biology, SMSU, 1986

BIOL 1082: Biology for Educators
BIOL 1132: Environmental Science
BIOL 4700: Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction
BIOL 5005: Topics in Biology
CHEM 4700: Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction
PHYS 4700: Research Methods for Secondary Science Instruction

Articles

Fry, M., Hoeinghaus, D., Ponette-Gonzalez, A., Thompson, R., and La Point, T. (July, 2012). Fracking vs. faucets: Balancing energy needs and water sustainability at urban frontiers. Environmental Science & Technology, DOI: 10.1021/es302472y.

Thompson, R., et al. (January 2012). Assessing the degree of integrated learner-centered instruction on student outcomes in a large non-major environmental science course. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 6(1).

Thompson, R., Coe, A., Dickson, K., & Klaver, I. (2011). Design and implementation of a data driven water conservation program. Journal of Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 10(2), 91-104.

Thompson, R., & Bolin, G. (2011). Indicators of success in STEM majors: A cohort study. Journal of College Admission, 212, 18-24.

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Books

Thompson, R., & Coe, A. (2009). Too good to throw away, Dallas!

Thompson, R., & Sampler, S. (2008). T. Audesirk, G. Audesirk & B. Byers (Eds.), Life on Earth (5th ed.). Benjamin Cummings.

Thompson, R., Nugent, J., King, M. K., & Piccolo, K. C. (2007). The scope of biology: From cells to ecosystems. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.

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