Chemistry & STEM Education Research
at the TN STEM Education Center, Middle Tennessee State University and Stony Brook University, Department of Chemistry
Rushton Research Group

Ph.D. Middle Tennessee State University, 2020
M.S. Alabama A&M University, 2016
B.S. Athens State University, 2014
Contact Information:
Email: jwr4k@mtmail.mtsu.edu
Website: www.joshuawreid.weebly.com
Joshua graduated from MTSU with a PhD in Mathematics and Science Education in 2020. His dissertation was titled “Biology Graduate Students’ Perceptions and Experiences of the Research-Teaching Nexus”. Dr. Reid is passionate about reform in STEM graduate education and his research interests include the application of network analysis techniques to educational research, the intersection of research and teaching within professional development contexts, and STEM graduate student professional development. Dr. Reid is currently a post-doctoral research fellow at the Tennessee STEM Education Center working on projects related to STEM teacher retention and professional networks.