Faculty

Dr. Joseph P. Akpan, Ph.D.
jakpan@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 3401

Education:
Iowa State University, Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction/Science Education
Drake University, M.A. Biology Education
Lane College Jackson Tn. B.S. Science Education

Professional Experience:
Associate Professor of Education, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon.
Assistant Professor of Education, Saint Joseph’s College, Standish, Maine
Assistant Professor of Secondary Education, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY .
Visiting Professor of Elementary Science Education and Technology, Department of Education and Allied Studies John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio.
Technology Engineer for Ames, Iowa Public School System
Teaching Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Iowa State University IA
Research Assistant, Coordinator for Resource Center for Science and Mathematics for
Teachers, Iowa State University, Ames Iowa
Teaching Assistant for Russia Project, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Biology Instructor, Department of Biological Sciences, Des Moines Area Community
College Urban Campus, Des Moines, IA.

Professional Organizations:
American Association for the Advancement of Science.
American Educational Research Association.
National Association for Research in Science Teaching.
National Science Teachers Association.

Professional Organizations:
The President’s Award in Excellence in Teaching (2007)
The President’s Award in Excellence in Teaching (2006)
Member of Beta Beta, Biology Honor Society (1984)
National Dean’s List
National Scientific Honor Society, Lane College (1985)

Published Works & Presentations:
Akpan, J. P. (2001). Issues associated with inserting computer simulations into Biology Instruction: A review of the literature. Electronic Journal of Science Education, 5 (3), 1-33.
Hanser, R. D., Akpan, J. P. Moran, N. R., & Wilson, D. A. (2006). Professional practice models of criminal justice education in traditional versus online environments. Professional Issues in Criminal Justice: A professional Journal, 1 (1), pp. 51-77.
Akpan, J. P. (2002). Which comes first: computer simulation of dissection or a traditional laboratory practical method of dissection. Electronic Journal of Science Education, 6 (4), 1-18.
Akpan, J. P. & T. Andre (2000). Using a computer simulation before dissection to help student learn anatomy. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 19 (3), 297-313.
Akpan, J. P. & T. Andre (1999). The effect of a prior dissection simulation on middle school students’ dissection performance and understanding of the anatomy and morphology of the frog. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 8 (2): 107-121.

Favorite Scripture Verse:
1 John 4:10-11

Past jobs and/or current hobbies unrelated to your profession:
I love to play soccer
I love to help people from all works of lives