Eve Manz
Making Sense of Science
TJ McKenna suggests asking students—who often struggle to see STEM in their everyday lives—“How far away from your TV will a remote control still work?” Sometimes, their investigation sends them backing out of the house and down the street to find an answer. Eve Manz recommends melting chocolate chips to spark conversations about the state […]
Scholarly Accomplishments October 2025
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and research grant awards for October 2025. Articles Aaron Brakoniecki Brakoniecki, A. (2021). One task, multiple proportional reasoning strategies. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK–12. (Reprinted 2025, in Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK–12, 118(7), 506–514). https://pubs.nctm.org/view/journals/mtlt/118/7/article-p506.xml Kyle DeMeo Cook Fisk, E., Lombardi, C. M., & Cook, […]
BU Wheelock Celebrates at Alumni Weekend 2025
BU Wheelock alumni and guests came together for several special events held during the 2025 Boston University Alumni Weekend. Each year, Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development recognizes members of our alumni community for their outstanding contributions, exemplary service, and dedicated leadership. The 2025 Alumni Awards recognized five alumni whose commitment and […]
Celebrating a Decade of Igniting Hearts and Minds
When curiosity meets community, magic happens—and our 10th Annual Curiosity and Learning Conference proved that in spades. This wasn’t just another educational event—it was a celebration, a milestone, and pure inspiration wrapped up in one incredible day that left everyone buzzing with new ideas and renewed passion for learning. Throughout the day, literacy wove through […]
How Big Questions Can Spark Science Learning
How do clouds float? And how do planes fly through them? Curiosity about everyday questions such as these can become a powerful catalyst for learning about science. Sensemaking in light of this uncertainty can empower students and transform classrooms into places of scientific exploration. By learning how to leverage sensemaking in light of uncertainty, educators […]
Scholarly Accomplishments May 2025
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and awards for March 2025. Awards Jennifer Bryson MACURE Celebrate Literacy Award, from the Massachusetts Association of College and University Reading Educators Tina Durand Metcalf Cup and Prize for Excellence in Teaching, from Boston University Anthony Jack Massachusetts Book Award longlist for Class dismissed: When colleges ignore […]
Scholarly Accomplishments April 2025
BU Wheelock presents the following faculty publications, presentations, and awards for March 2025. Awards Anthony Abraham Jack For Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the PriceProse Book Award for Education Theory and Practice2024 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Finalist for Education by Foreword Reviews Books Mary Churchill Churchill, M. L. […]
Four BU Wheelock Faculty Promoted with Tenure
Four faculty members representing BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development’s Special Education, Literacy Education, Deaf Studies, and Science Education programs were recently promoted. Elizabeth Bettini, Katherine Frankel, Amy Lieberman, and Eve Manz all received the rank of associate professor with tenure. Elizabeth Bettini, Special Education Elizabeth Bettini is an associate professor in the […]
Research Team Studying Elementary Science Honored
A research team led by BU Wheelock’s Eve Manz, assistant professor of science education, were the recipients of two awards at the International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) Annual Meeting. The team, which includes Manz, postdoctoral researcher Chris Georgen, and PhD students Betsy Beckert and Annabel Stoler, won best paper and 3rd prize for […]
How Can Schools Create Ideal Environments for Teaching and Learning?
Eve Manz is assistant professor of science education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. A former elementary teacher, Manz works with elementary teachers to design rich and rewarding learning environments that capitalize on children’s curiosities, concerns, and ways of thinking to support disciplinary engagement. Manz was recently appointed to the National […]