Dr. Mark Urban-Lurain

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

National Science Foundation (NSF): Analyzing Constructed Responses: Using Linguistic Software to Understand Students' Conceptions in Science, $150,000, 2008 to 2010.
National Science Foundation (NSF): EEES: Engaging Early Engineering Students to Expand Numbers of Degree Recipients, $2,499,907, 2008 to 2013.
National Science Foundation (NSF): A Framework For Reasoning In Cell Biology Courses, $200,000, 2008 to 2009.
National Science Foundation (NSF): Reforming Introductory Biology at MSU - Does it Make a Difference?, $150,000, 2008 to 2009.
National Science Foundation (NSF): CPATH CB: Computing and Undergraduate Engineering: A Collaborative Process to Align Computing Education with Engineering Workforce Needs, $449,859, 2007 to 2009.
National Science Foundation (NSF): FIRST III - Faculty Institutes for Reforming Science Teaching: Developing the Scholars, $418,984, 2007 to 2009.
National Science Foundation (NSF): Problem-Based Learning Designed Science and Mathematics Professional Development, $4,605,130, 2004 to 2009.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Development and Design of Structural Elements for a Web-based Course in Animal Welfare, $191,660, 2004 to 2006.
Michigan Virtual University: Evaluation of Michigan 's Freedom To Learn Program, $145,000, 2003 to 2004.
National Science Foundation (NSF): Teachers as Designers: A Problem-Based Approach to Preparing Teachers, $1,575,435, 2003 to 2006.
National Science Foundation (NSF): Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics/Science Education (PROM/SE), $35,000,000, 2003 to 2008.
National Science Foundation (NSF): Diagnostic Question Clusters: Development and Testing in Introductory Geology and Biology, $491,606, 2003 to 2008.
Michigan Virtual University: Evaluation of Michigan 's Learning Without Limits program, $75,000, 2003 to 2003.

• Haudek, K., Moscarella, R, Urban-Lurain, M., Merrill, J., Sweeder, R., Richmond, G. (2009) Using lexical analysis software to understand student knowledge transfer between chemistry and biology, National Association of Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Garden Grove, CA, National Association of Research in Science Teaching, In Press
• McConnell, T. J., Parker, J. M>, Eberhardt, J., Stanaway, J. C., Urban-Lurain, M., Koehler, M. J. (2009) Gauging changes in teachers' science content knowledge: Can problem-based professional development lead to deeper understanding of science?, National Association of Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, National Association of Research in Science Teaching, Garden Grove, CA, National Association of Research in Science Teaching, In Press
• Kaplan, J. J., Urban-Lurain, M. (2008) Personal response systems in statistics: Using clickers to foster active learning and address student understanding of statistical inference, The Inaugural Conference on Classroom Response Systems: Innovations and Best Practices, Louiville, KY, University of Louisville, 9 pages
• Urban-Lurain, M., Sticklen, J. (2008) Enhancing learning of low performing students in multi-section first year lecture/laboratory classes: Completion of a three year study, Frontiers in Education, IEEE, Saratoga Springs, NY, IEEE, F1D4-9 pages
• Sticklen, J., Urban-Lurain, M., Briedis, D. (2008) Work in progress - Effective engagement of millennial students using web-based voice-over slides and screen demos to augment traditional class delivery, Frontiers in Education, IEEE, Saratoga Springs, NY, IEEE, F4A15-16 pages
• Richmond, G., Urban-Lurain, M., Parker, J., Merrill, J., Merritt, B. (2008) Assessment-informed instructional design to support model-based reasoning in college-level biology, NARST 2008 Annual International Conference, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD, National Association for Research in Science Teaching
• Moscarella, R. A., Urban-Lurain, M., Merritt, B., Long, T., Richmond, G., Merrill, J., Parker, J., Patterson, R., Wilson, C. (2008) Understanding undergraduate students' conceptions in science: Using lexical analysis software to analyze students' constructed responses in biology, NARST 2008 Annual International Conference, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD, National Association for Research in Science Teaching
• Weizman, A, Covitt, B. A., Koehler, M. J., Lundeberg, M. A., Oslund, J. A., Low, M. R., Eberhardt, J., Urban-Lurain, M. (2008) Measuring teachers' learning from a problem-based learning approach to professional development in science education, The Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2 (2), 29-60
• McConnell, T. J., Zhang, M., Koehler, M. J., Lundeberg, M., Urban-Lurain, M., Parker, J., Eberhardt, J. (2008) A lesson in teaching, starring you, Journal of Staff Develoment, 29 (4), 39-42
• Sticklen, J., Briedis, D., Urban-Lurain, M., Hinds, T. (2007) Vertical integration of MATLAB across engineering curricula: Systemic curricular change by small steps, American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Hawaii, American Society of Engineering Education, 13 pages
• Briedis, D., Urban-Lurain, M., Ofoli, R., Miller, D., Sticklen, J. (2007) Course assessment for evolutionary curricular reform: Infusing MATLAB vertically through the curriculum, American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Hawaii, American Society of Engineering Education, 14 pages
• Parker, J., Anderson, C. W., Merrill, J., Heidemann, M., Long, T., Merritt, B., Richmond, G., Sibley, D., Urban-Lurain, M., Wilson, C. (2007) Where has all the carbon gone?" A thought paper on frameworks for assessing biology understanding, Conceptual Assessment in Biology, Boulder, CO, National Science Foundation
• Urban-Lurain, M., Sticklen, J., Buch, N. (2006) High enrollment, early engineering courses and the personal response system, American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Chicago, IL, IEEE, 18 pages
• Sticklen, J., Urban-Lurain, M. (2006) Enhancing learning of low ability students in multi-section freshman lecture/laboratory classes, ASEE Annual Meeting, American Society of Engineering Education, Chicago, IL, American Society of Engineering Education, 10 pages
• Urban-Lurain, M., Anderson, C. W., Parker, J., Richmond, G. (2006) Fluency with information technology in teacher education: Moving from novice towards expertise, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Orlando, FL, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education
• Hinds, T., Sticklen, J., Urban-Lurain, M., Amey, M., Eskil, T. (2005) First steps toward curricular integration of computational tools, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, American Society of Mechical Engineering, Orlando, FL, ASME
• Urban-Lurain, M., Albertelli, G., Kortemeyer, G. (2005) Using information technology to author, administer, and evaluate performance-based assessments, Frontiers in Education, IEEE, Indianapolis, IN, IEEE, T2E-19-20 pages
• Sticklen, J., Urban-Lurain, M., Hinds, T., Eskil, T., Amey, M. (2005) Multi-section freshman classes with laboratories: Lecture as intro vs. lecture as wrap-up, ASEE Annual Meeting, American Society of Engineering Education, Portland, Oregon, American Society of Engineering Education, 11 pages
• Hinds, T., Urban-Lurain, M., Sticklen, J., Amey, M., Eskil, T. (2005) Curricular integration of computational tools: A first step, ASEE Annual Meeting, American Society of Engineering Education, Portland, Oregon, American Society of Engineering Education, 1-10 pages
• Urban-Lurain, M., Rosaen, C., Zhao, Y., Koehler, M., Mishra, P., Anderson, C. W., Richmond, G., Banghart, R., Dirkin, K. (2005) Teachers as designers: A problem-based approach to preparing teachers to use technology, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Phoenix, AZ, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
• Urban-Lurain, M., Rosaen, C., Zhao, Y., Koehler, M., Mishra, P., Anderson, C. W., Richmond, G., Banghanr, R., Dirkin, K., Teachers As Designers: a Problem-based Approach to Preparing Teachers to Use Technology, Paper Presented At Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Mar 2005
• Kortemeyer, G, Urban-Lurain, M. (2005) Giving learners and educators the feedback they need when they need it, National Learning Information Infrastructure, Educause, New Orleans, LA, Educause
• Urban-Lurain, M., Amey, M., Sticklen, J., Hinds, T., Eskil, T. (2004) Curricular integration of computational tools by evolutionary steps, American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Salt Lake City, Utah, American Society of Engineering Education, 11 pages
• Sticklen, J., Amey, M., Eskil, T., Hinds, T., Urban-Lurain, M. (2004) Application of object-centered scaffolding to introductory MatLab, American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Salt Lake City, Utah, American Society of Engineering Education
• Urban-Lurain, M, Amey, M., Sticklen, J., Hinds, T., Eskil, T., Curricular Integration of Computational Tools By Evolutionary Steps, Paper Presented At American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education, Jun 2004
• Urban-Lurain, M., Fluency with information technology: The computer science perspective, In Y. Zhao (Ed.), What should teachers know about technology: Perspectives and practices. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing, 53-74, 2003
• Urban-Lurain, M. (2003) Fluency with information technology: The computer science perspective In Zhao, Y. (eds), What should teachers know about technology: Perspectives and practices, Greenwich, CT, Information Age Publishing, 53-74 pages (bookchapter)
• McFall, R., Urban-Lurain, M., Weinshank, D. J. (2002) A Web-to-database system for collecting student data, Frontiers in Education, IEEE, Boston, MA, IEEE, F1E14-F1E18 pages
• McFall, R., Urban-Lurain, M., & Weinshank, D., A Web-to-database system for collecting student data, Paper presented at the Frontiers in Education, Boston, MA, November 2002
• Urban-Lurain, M. (2001) Teaching FITness for conceptual understanding: A computer science course for non-computer science majors, Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA, American Educational Research Association, 17 pages
• Urban-Lurain, M., & Weinshank, D. J., Do non-computer science students need to program?, Journal of Engineering Education, 90(4), 535-541, 2001
• Urban-Lurain, M. (2001) The academic bookshelf: About learning, Journal of Engineering Education, 90 (2), 171-172
• Urban-Lurain, M., Weinshank, D. J. (2001) Do non-computer science students need to program?, Journal of Engineering Education, 90 (4), 535-544
• Urban-Lurain, M., Weinshank, D. J. (2000) Computing concepts and competencies In Brown, D. (eds), Interactive learning: Vignettes from America's most wired campuses, Bolton, MA, Anker Publishing Company, 73-74 pages (bookchapter)
• Weinshank, D. J., Urban-Lurain, M., Danieli, T., McCuaig, G. (1995) Integrated introduction to computing, 2nd Edition, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 700 pages
• Weinshank, D. J., Urban-Lurain, M., Danieli, T., McCuaig, G. (1992) Integrated introduction to computing, 1st Edition, Dubuque, Iowa, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 700 pages
• Weinshank, D. J., Urban-Lurain, M., Danieli, T. (1990) Introduction to computing: Telecourse with Waterloo BASIC, 2nd Edition, Dubuque, Iowa, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
• Urban-Lurain, M. (1990) Detecting similarities in student program assignments to prevent cheating, Digital Equipment Users Society, Digital Equipment Users Society, Cincinnati, OH, Digital Equipment Users Society
• Urban-Lurain, M., McCorry, M. E. (1989) An integrated menu and help system for instructional software, Digital Equipment Users Society, Digital Equipment Users Society, Nashville, TN, Digital Equipment Users Society
• Weinshank, D. J., Urban-Lurain, M., Olds, S. (1988) Introduction to computing: Telecourse with Waterloo BASIC, 1st Edition, Dubuque, Iowa, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
• Rollins, S. L., Patterson, R. J, Merrill, J., Parker, J., Urban-Lurain, M., Zhang, B, Effectiveness of voluntary and assigned homework a large introductory biology class, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, In Press