Integrating History and Philosophy of Science into Science Education: Considering Two International Contexts

• Principal Investigator: Wei-Ting Li (Visiting PhD Student)
• Supervising Mentor: Ellen Watson
• Funding Received: MITACS Graduate Research Assistantship ($6 000 CAD) & NSTC Taiwan PhD Student Study Abroad Program (Approx $30,00 CAD).

Exploring Factors and Experiences that Teachers Attribute to the Development of Epistemic Beliefs about Science Knowledge

• Principal Investigator: Ellen Watson
• Funding Received: New Investigator Operating Grant, Research Manitoba  ($30 107.87 for 2022­–2025)

Instructor Perceptions of the Emphasis of the History, Nature, and Philosophy of Science in Canadian Science Education Programs

• Principal Investigator: Ellen Watson
• Funding Received: Brandon University Research Committee New Faculty Grant ($7 495 for 2024-2026)

Student Perceptions of Ungrading in Manitoban Science Classrooms (Two Projects)

• Principal Investigator: Ellen Watson
• Co-Investigators: Christopher Sarkonak & Andrea Misner

Past Projects

Polarization of Beliefs, Social Media, and Restoring Relationships

• Principal Investigator: Michelle Lam
• Co-Investigators: Matteo Di Muro, Gustavo da Cunha Moura, Ellen Watson, Zahra Kasamali, Jacqueline Kirk, Ayodeji Osiname