PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
(Dr. Jack A. Gerlovich, Drake University)

 

GENERAL

Research interests focus primarily upon science safety in elementary, middle, high school, and college settings. Below is a listing of some of major publications in this area.

During the past 15 years, Dr. Gerlovich has worked with numerous science/education colleagues from throughout the US to conduct research, and prepare practical tools for addressing safety issues raised by this research, in academic science settings. Results are generally compiled and shared with the science education community via publications in professional journals (some of which appear below) and presentations at state and national meetings.

To date, customized science safety tools and research studies have been conducted, or are in the process, in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawai`i, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Pennsylvania,Tennessee, and Wisconsin.  

Working with state teams, the research results are then melded into interactive electronic tools and webpages:

1. federal and statutory laws, codes, and professional standards
2. teacher understanding of these professional obligations
3. the status of teaching environments, including facilities, equipment, and procedures
4. chemical management procedures

 

PUBLICATIONS

Safety Reviewer for Glencoe Biology Text (Student and Teacher Editions 2006), Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.

Hood, K. and J. Gerlovich (Accepted for Publication, November 2006). Preservice Teacher Goes from Ick to Wow!. Science & Children, National Science Teachers Association (juried).

Gerlovich, J. D. McElroy, R. Parsa, B. Wazlaw (2005). National Science Safety Indexing Project: A Beginning. The Science Teacher, National Science Teachers Association. 72 (6) 43-46 (juried).

Safety Reviewer for Florida Science Grade 6, Florida Science Grade 7, Florida Science Grade 8 and for Physical Science with Earth Science (Student and Teacher Editions, 2006) Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.

Martin, R., C. Sexton, Franklin, T., J. Gerlovich, (2005). Teaching Science for All Children: An Inquiry Approach, 4th Edition, Allyn & Bacon. The book was endorsed by Project Learning Tree for Pre-service Science Education. Says Al Stenstrup, Director of Curriculum Programs for Project Learning Tree: "The text does an excellent job of integrating environmental education into a science methods class."

Safety Reviewer for Looking at the Environment (LATE) textbook, Northwestern University (2004)

Gerlovich, Gerard, Hartman (2005) The Total Science Safety Software System - Secondary/Elementary National Edition, (CD-ROM}, JaKel, Inc. Available in Elementary and/or Secondary Editions in a general version and customized for editions for 15 states.

Gerlovich, J., L. Jordan, R. Parsa (2004), The 2003 Status of Science Safety in Tennessee Secondary Schools. Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science.79 (4) 83-91 (juried)

Gerlovich, J. (2004), Science Safety in Middle Schools:  Issues and Solutions. Middle Matters, National Association Elementary School Principals 13 (2) 1-2 (juried).

Gerlovich, J. (2004) “Science Safety in Middle Schools:  Issues and Solutions.” Middle Matters, National Association Elementary School Principals 13 (2) 1-2 (juried)

Sinclair, L., J. Gerlovich, R. Parsa. (2003). South Carolina Statewide Science Safety Project. Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science .  1(1): 19-27.  South Carolina Academy of Science. (Juried)  First all electronic academy of science journal.

Gerlovich, J.A., S. Adams, B. Davis, and R. Parsa. (2003) Alabama Science Safety: A 2001 Status Report, Alabama Science Teachers Journal 25 (1) 7-9 (Juried).

Gerlovich, J., R. Parsa, B. Frana, V. Drew, T. Stiner (2002). Science Safety Status in Iowa Schools, Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science 109 (3, 4) 61-66 (Juried).

Martin, R., C. Sexton, J. Gerlovich, (2002). Teaching Science for All Children: Methods for Constructing Understanding, Allyn & Bacon.

Gerlovich, J., R. Parsa (2002). Surveying Science Safety: NSTA Analyzes Safety in the Classroom, The Science Teacher, National Science Teachers Association. 69 (7) 52-55. (Juried).

Stallings, C., J. Gerlovich, R. Parsa (2001)., Science Safety: A Status Report in North Carolina Schools., The Science Reflector, North Carolina Science Teachers Association, Inc. Newsletter. 30 (3) 11-12, 17.

Gerlovich, J., J. Whitsett, S. Lee, R. Parsa. (2001) "Surveying Safety: How Researchers Addressed Safety in Science Classrooms in Wisconsin." The Science Teacher, The National Science Teachers Association, 68 (4), 31-35.

Martin, R., C. Sexton, J. Gerlovich (2001). Teaching Science for All Children, Third Edition, Allyn & Bacon.

Council of State Science Supervisors, American Chemical Society, Eisenhower National Clearninghouse, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institutes of Health. (2000). Science & Safety - Making a Connection. Contributing author.

Gerlovich, J.A. (Winter, 1999). "Policies-Based Science Safety Programs: A Must." Spectrum, Special Issue - Safety in the Science Classroom.

Gerlovich, J., R. Parsa, E. Wilson (December, 1998) "Safety Issues and Iowa Science Teachers." Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science, 105 (4) 152-157.

Gerlovich, J., J. Gilchrist, (2001) "Inner City Physical Science Takes Flight," Iowa Educational Leadership, Vol. IV (1) 10-16, Iowa Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development.

Gerlovich, J., "Science Safety Via the Constructivist Model," Chapter in Models for Secondary Science Methods Students, Book has been accepted for publishing by Kluver Publishing Company, 1999.

Martin, Sexton, Franklin, Gerlovich (2005) Teaching Science For All Children: An Inquiry Approach (4th Edition), Allyn & Bacon.

Martin, Sexton, Wagner, Gerlovich (2005) Teaching Science For All Children: Inquiry Methods for Constructing Understanding (3rd Edition), Allyn & Bacon.

Martin, Sexton, Wagner, Gerlovich (2001) Teaching Science For All Children, (3rd Edition), Allyn & Bacon.

Gerlovich, Gerard, Hartman (2004) The Total Science Safety Software System - Secondary, 11th Ed. JaKel, Inc.

Gerlovich, Gerard, Hartman (2005) The Total Science Safety Software System - Elementary, 6th Ed., JaKel, Inc.

Martin, Sexton, Wagner, Gerlovich (1997) Teaching Science For All Children, 2nd Edition, Allyn & Bacon.

Gerlovich, J. (1997) "Safety Standards: An Examination of What Teachers Know and Should Know About Science Safety," The Science Teacher, Vol. 64,3.

Gerlovich, J. (1996) "Developments in Laboratory Safety," Chapter in Issues in Science Education, National Science Supervisors Association/National Science Teachers Association Sourcebook for Science Leaders, 4th Edition.

Gerlovich, J. (1995) "Was I Supposed to Know That?" Science Educator Understanding of Science Safety Issues," Journal of Science Education International, Vol. 6, (3) 33-38.

Dean, Dean, Gerlovich, Spiglanin (1993) Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom, National Science Teachers Association, Arlington VA.

Gerlovich, J. (1993) "Some Safety Concerns in School Science Settings and Their Implications for Science Supervisors," The Science Educator, Vol. 2,1, National Science Supervisors Association.

Martin, Sexton, Wagner, Gerlovich (1993) Teaching Science for All Children, Allyn & Bacon.

Gerlovich, J. (1992) "Science Safety: A National Status Report fo State Regulations, Journal of Chemical Education, American Chemical Society, Vol 69, (19).

Gerlovich, J.A. (1991) "Safety First in the Elimination of Hazardous Chemicals from School Science Settings, Chapter in Safe Storage of Laboratory Chemicals, John Wiley.

Downs, G., T. Gerard, J. Gerlovich (1988) "School Science and Liability," Chapter in The Third Sourcebook for Science Supervisors, National Science Supervisors Associaton and the National Science Teachers Association.

Gerlovich, J.A. (1984) "Plans for Eliminating Dangerous Chemicals from Schools," Chapter in Safe Storage of Laboratory Chemicals, John WIley.

Gerlovich, Downs, et al (1984) School Science Safety: Secondary, Flinn Scientific Co.

Downs, Gerlovich, et al (1984) School Science Safety: Elementary, Flinn Scientific Co.

Downs, Gerlovich, et al (1983) Science Safety for Elementary School Teachers, Iowa State University Press.

Gerlovich, Downs, et al (1981) Better Science Through Safety, Iowa State University Press.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

Dr. Gerlovich has made presentations at nearly all National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Conventions, concerning his science safety research, for the past 25 years. He has conducted nearly 500 school science safety training programs throughout the nation since 1986. He has published 8 books and 40+ journal articles on the subject, and served as a consultant to schools, government, and industry. He has produced two comprehensive science safety software programs. Fifteen of these programs have been customized to individual states' legislative and educational needs.

Chair, Safety Advisory Board, National Science Teachers Association, Member 2006-2009

Director for 2 State of Iowa Title II grants, 2 Pioneer Hi-Bred grants, and several National Science Foundation grants over the past 20 years.

Extension-Science, Engineering & Technology (ESET) Board, State of Iowa, 1998-2001.

Iowa Academy of Science, Committee on Committees, 1998-2001.

Council of State Science Supervisors, Executive Board, 1982-Present, President, 1985-87.

Academy of Applied Sciences, Junior Science and Humanities Symposium National Board, 1984-1994.

National Science Teachers Association, Board of Directors, 1985-87; Committee on Defining Excellence in Pre-service Secondary Education Task Force 1984-85; Supervision Committee.

Iowa Academy of Science, Elected to Fellow 1980, Board 1984-87, Committee on Committees 1986-92.

American Association for the Advancement of Science, Elected to Fellow, 1984.

Iowa Science Teachers Section-Iowa Academy of Science, Board of Directors-ex officio, 1980-1990.

Aerospace Education Council of Iowa, Secretary-Treasurer, 1978-81, Board 1980 - 1990.

Iowa Council of Science Supervisors, Chair, 1977-1989.

National Education Association, Knoxville Chapter President, 1974-75.

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Member, 1980-present.

 

Revised: August 2006
Questions, Contact Jack A. Gerlovich