David Devraj Kumar

Professor David Devraj Kumar

Bio and Research Interests

David Devraj Kumar is a professor of science education and founding director of the STEM Education Laboratory in the College of Education at Florida Atlantic University. He earned his doctorate in science education from Vanderbilt University and a master’s in analytical chemistry from the University of Louisville. His research and scholarly activities include STEM problem-based learning with computer anchors, STEM teaching workforce, policy, and nanoscale materials science education. He has directed several funded research and development projects, including those supported by the National Science Foundation, the US Department of Education, and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. His science education work was rewarded with the Royal Society of Chemistry Sir Ron Nyholm Education Prize and the American Institute of Chemists Chemical Pioneer Award. He is an honorary fellow of the American Institute of Chemists, a fellow of the International Academy of Education and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts and the Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship.

Selected Publications

Kumar, D. D., Moffitt, S., Hansen, M., & Feng, L. (2025). STEM teacher preparation for high need schools: Inventory of selected Robert Noyce programs. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 34(1), 236-251.

Kumar, D. D., & Sembiante, S. (2025). Pathways to understanding nanotechnology for elementary students: Implications for teaching with web-supported problem-based learning. Proceedings of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, 4(55).

Hansen, M., Feng, L., Kumar, D. D., & Zerbino, N. (2025). The evolution of the secondary STEM teacher workforce’s characteristics and qualifications in American high-need schools over three decades. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 62(10), 2190-2215.

Kumar, D. D. (2021). Informed decisions by elementary students in web-assisted Problem-Based Learning in nanotechnology. Journal of Materials Education, 43(1-2), 81-92.

Kumar, D. D. & Moffit, S. (2020). STEM teacher leadership development through community engagement. Science Education and Civic Engagement: An International Journal, 12(1), 5-11.

Kumar, D. D. & Yurick, K. A. (2018). Web-assisted problem-based learning in nanotechnology and quality of student learning in elementary science. Journal of Materials Science Education, 40(1-2), 29-58.

Altschuld, J. W., & Kumar, D.D. (2010). Needs assessment: An overview. CA: Sage Publications. Contact Information Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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