Krista E. Wood

Dr. Krista E. Wood is a Professor of Physics in the Department of Mathematics, Physics, & Computer Science at UC Blue Ash College. Prior to coming to the University of Cincinnati, she taught high school physics and worked as an engineer in the automotive industry. She earned her PhD focusing on Physics Education Research. Her research interests include student development of scientific reasoning, as well as the effects of research-based instructional strategies on student learning in physics.  She received UC Blue Ash Distinguished Teaching Award (2022), was inducted into UC's Academy of Fellows for Teaching and Learning (2017), is a graduate of UC Women Lead (2017), an eLearning Champion (2016) and a certified Quality Matters Peer Reviewer (2018).  
Dr. Krista Wood is co-leading professional development for two cohorts of new Two-Year College Physics faculty and two cohorts of Leadership Institute with the Organization of Physics for Two-Year Colleges (OPTYCs).

Ph.D.: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2015 (Physics Education)

Masters of Education: Xavier University Cincinnati, OH, 1996 (Secondary Education - Physics and Mathematics)

Bachelors of Science: Kettering University Flint, MI, 1988 (Electrical Engineering)

Grant: #DUE-2110334 Investigators:Koenig, Kathleen; Wood, Krista 10-01-2022 -09-30-2025 National Science Foundation Project 1 (OSU) - Collaborative Research: Advancing Scientific Reasoning in Online and In-person Introductory Physics Labs (Project 1) Role:Collaborator 331926.00 Awarded Level:Federal

Peer Reviewed Publications

Koenig, K., Wood, K., & Bao, L. (2016. ) Progression of student abilities in control of variables in an introductory physics lab course .NSF Envisioning the Future of Undergraduate STEM Education: Research and Practice Symposium Proceedings, ,

Wood, K.E., & Kutcher, L.W. (2017. ) A tale of two classrooms: Active learning in STEM classes using whiteboards .The Journal for Research and Practice in College Teaching, , 2 (1 ) ,1 -19

Wood, K.E., Koenig, K., Bao, L. & Owens, L. (2018. ) Development of Student Abilities in Control of Variables at a Two-Year College .AURCO Journal, , 24 ,164 -179

Koenig, K., Wood, K., Bortner, L. & Bao, L. (2019. ) Modifying Traditional Labs to Target Scientific Reasoning .Journal of College Science Teaching, , 48 (5 ) ,28 -35

Wood, Krista (2018. ) Using group whiteboards to engage students and promote active learning .Journal for Research & Practice in College Teaching, , 3 (2 ) ,1 -6

Kegley, M.D., Rankey, P., Wood, K.E., Chekour, A., Hennessy, M., Miller, A., Odum, T., Presgrave, T., & Sigler, K. (2019. ) Interdisciplinary Faculty Learning Community: Reflections of Peer Review of Scholarly Teaching in Online and Hybrid Courses .The Journal for Research and Practice in College Teaching, , 4 (1 ) ,124 -149

Koenig, Kathleen; Wood, Krista E.; Bao, Lei (2021. ) Development and evaluation of introductory physics lab curriculum to promote scientific reasoning abilities .Journal of Physics, , 1929 (1 ) ,012060

Darling, N.; Greany, C.; Woods, A.; Kegley, M.; Wood, K.E.; Miller, A. (2021. ) Empowering women in academia via mid-career mentoring (WAMM): Post tenure promotion .The Chronicle of Mentoring & Coaching, , 5 (1 ) ,190 -195

Invited Presentations

Wood, K.E., & Harper, K. (05-2018. ) Getting Started in SoTL .OH-PKAL, University of Mt. Union, Alliance, OH.

O'Kuma, T., & Wood, K.E. (07-2015. ) Achieving Balance and Avoiding Burnout .Leadership Institute at the American Association of Physics Teachers National Conference, College Park, MD.

Wood, K.E. (07-2017. ) Impact of TYC Physics Workshop Project on Instruction and PER .American Association of Physics Teachers National Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Wood, K.E., Koenig, K., Owens, L., & Bao, L. (07-2017. ) Development of Student Abilities in Control of Variables at a Two-Year College .Physics Education Research National Conference, Cincinnati, OH.

Wood, K.E. (03-2016. ) Lab Curriculum to Develop Scientific Reasoning Skills .American Association of Physics Teachers New Faculty Workshop, Seminole State College, Orlando, FL.

Wood, K.E. (04-2015. ) White Boards: A Tool to get Students Talking & Thinking in your Discipline .3T: Teaching, Techniques, & Technology Conference, UC Clermont, OH.

Poster Presentations

Bortner, L., Koenig, K., Owens, L., Wood, K., & Bao, L. (07-2017. ) Improving Scientific Reasoning Development in Elementary Physics Lab Students .American Association of Physics Teachers National Conference, Cincinnati, OH. .

Paper Presentations

Koenig, K., Bortner, L., Wood, K., Owens, L., & Bao, L. (01-2018. ) Using Introductory Physics Labs to Promote Scientific Reasoning: Implementation and Dissemination .San Diego, CA.

Darling, N., & Wood, K.E. (04-2018. ) Exploring Student Needs in STEM eLearning .OSU, Mansfield, OH.

Wood, K.E., & Kutcher, L.W. (10-2017. ) Small Group Whiteboards to Engage Students in Active Learning .Cincinnati, OH.

Wood, K.E., & Koenig, K. (05-2015. ) Developing and Assessing Scientific Reasoning in Introductory Physics Lab .Otterbein University, Columbus, OH.

Wood, K.E., & Kutcher, L.W. (05-2016. ) Whiteboards: A Tool to get Students Thinking and Talking in STEM Classes .Capital University, Columbus, OH.

Koenig, K., Wood, K.E., Bao, L., Fabbry, C., & Owens, L. (07-2016. ) Developing Scientific Reasoning: Targeted Physics Instruction for STEM Majors .Sacramento, CA.

Wood, K.E. (04-2015. ) Developing and Assessing Scientific Reasoning in Introductory Physics Lab .Anna, OH.

Event Organized

American Association of Physics Teachers New Faculty Experience Commencement Conference 07-21-2017 07-23-2017 UC Blue Ash Level:National

AAPT New Faculty Development Series-Immersion Conference Conference 06-01-2023 06-03-2023 Omaha, NE Level:National

OPTYCs New Faculty Development Series

2017 Inducted into University of Cincinnati Academy of Fellows for Teaching and Learning

2016 eLearning Champion

2022 UC Blue Ash College Distinguished Teaching Award The award is based on: Post-tenure contributions to student learning, care and engagement of students, and service related to perpetuating good teaching.

2022 Greater Cincinnati Collegiate Connection (GC3) Excellence in Teaching Greater Cincinnati Collegiate Connection (GC3) Status:Recipient Level:Regional

Academic - UC Blue Ash College
9955 Plainfield Rd.
Cincinnati  Ohio, 45236
Phone: 513-558-9443
Krista.Wood@uc.edu