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College of Education

Math and Science Ed – Christine McManus

Christine McManus

“Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.” —Solomon Ortiz

Curriculum Vita

Short Bio

Christine McManus is pursuing a Ph.D. in Math and Science Education with an emphasis on Educational Technology in STEM Learning. Concurrently she earned a graduate certificate in Educational Research Methods. She holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, specializing in Career and Technical Education from the UNLV and a Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology from Emporia State University. She also earned two Advanced Study Certificates in Technology from UNLV and an Advanced Study Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education from Southern Utah University.

Publications and Presentations

PUBLICATIONS

  • Abdulmajeed, K., Joyner, D., McManus, C. (08/2020). Challenges of Online Learning in Nigeria. Proceedings of the Seventh ACM Conference on Learning@ Scale, 417-420.
  • Vaughn, M., Premo, J., Erickson, D., & McManus, C. (07/2020). Student Agency in Literacy: Validation of the Student Agency Profile (StAP). Reading Psychology, 1-26.
  • Lohse, J., McManus, C., & Joyner, D. (10/2019) Surveying the MOOC Data Set Universe.Enhancing Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. LWMOOCS VI 2019. IEEE. Milwaukee, WI.

PRESENTATIONS — INTERNATIONAL

  • McManus, C., (Panelist) (01/2022) Virtual Panel Discussion – How teacher education is a continuum from initial preparation to professional development. National Institute of Education Singapore in connection with Nevada Teacher Network and Singapore.
  • Lohse, J., McManus, C., & Joyner, D. (10/2019) Surveying the MOOC Data Set Universe. Enhancing Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. LWMOOCS VI 2019. IEEE. Milwaukee, WI.Althobaiti, A. & McManus, C. (02/2018) Ambivalent Sexism in Saudi Students. International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference (Airway Heights, WA)
  • McManus, C. (02/2016) International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference (Airway Heights, WA) Using Virtual Field Trips to Expand the Diversity of the Classroom for K-12 Educators (Researcher)”

PRESENTATIONS — NATIONAL

  • McManus, C. (04/2021). Intelligent Agents and Data Driven Instruction. Stride K12 Promising Practices National Virtual Conference.
  • Vaughn, M., Premo, J., Erickson, D., McManus, C. (04/2019). Examining student agency during literacy instruction. The annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada.
  • Lamb, R., Firestone, J., & McManus, C. (03/2016). Principles and applications of Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy. Paper presented at the National Science Foundation Laboratory Collaborative Network. Gainesville FL & Boston, MA.
  • McManus, C. (10/2015). Using Virtual Field Trips to Expand the Diversity of the Classroom for K-12 Educators (Practioner). Washington State University Tech-Ed Conference (Pullman, WA)

PRESENTATIONS — REGIONAL

  • McManus, C. (Panelist) (04/2022) Virtual SEL Panel Discussion on Teacher Leadership. State of Nevada Schools. Teach Plus Nevada. Virtual Conference.
  • McManus, C. & Bannister, B. (12/2021). SEL in Virtual Education. Teacher Leadership. Powered by Teach to Lead: Nevada Edition 2021. Southern Nevada RPDP. Virtual Conference.
  • McManus, C. (04/2020). Developing and Deploying Engaging Nearpod Lessons. Nevada Virtual Academy Professional Development. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Manus, C. (02/2020). Intelligent Agents in Desire 2 Learn LMS. Nevada Virtual Academy Professional Development. Las Vegas, NV.
  • McManus, C. (11/2019). Teaching Mathematics Online – Methods for Middle School Student Engagement. Washington State University Math and Science Education Seminar. Pullman, WA.
  • McManus, C. (03/2017). Classroom-ready Augmented and Virtual Reality. Building Bridges, Washington State Higher Education Technology Conference, Spokane, WA.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

  • McManus, C. (05/2019). Virtual Reality 360-degree Tour of Johnston Geology Science Museum. Masters Capstone Symposium. Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.
  • McManus, C., Lamb, R., Firestone, J., & Pooler, S. (11/2016). Gender-based student experience in STEM learning in High School Science. Poster presented at the Conference of National Science Teacher Association (NSTA). Portland, OR.
  • Lamb, R., Firestone, J., McManus, C., & Premo, J. (11/2016). Effectiveness of mathematics and engineering integration in an elementary STEM program. Poster presented at the National Conference of the National Science Teacher Association (NSTA). Portland, OR.
  • Lamb, R., Firestone, J., McManus, C., & Premo, J. (11/2016). Examination of STEM integration: K, 2nd and 5th-grade students in an urban elementary school. Poster presented at the Conference of National Science Teacher Association (NSTA). Portland, OR.
  • McManus, C.  A. (05/2016). UI Development and Usability Testing of a Digital Memory Notebook. Poster presented at Gerontechnology II Poster Symposium. Washington State University. Pullman, WA. Poster
  • Lamb, R., Firestone, J., & McManus, C. (03/2016). Examination of the Impacts of Dimensionality on the Cognitive Dynamics Associated Educational Video Game Play, Poster Presented at Washington State University Academic Showcase. Pullman, WA.
  • McManus, C. A., & Main-Smith, J. (12/2015). Ambulatory Circuit Research at St. Luke’s Research Institute Gerontechnology I Poster Presentation Washington State University (Pullman, WA).
GRANTS
  • McManus, C. (2012) McDonalds Education Mini Grant. $250.
  • McManus, C., Lamb, R., Firestone, J.B., & Westhoff, G. (2016) Steelcase Active Learning Furniture Grant. Steelcase Education. $62,000.00 (reviewed).