Education & Certifications


  • PhD, Stanford University, Education (2001)
  • MS, Stanford University, Statistics (1999)
  • BA, Dartmouth College, Computer Science (1987)

All Publications


  • Measuring experiences of interest-related pursuits in connected learning ETR&D-EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Maul, A., Penuel, W. R., Dadey, N., Gallagher, L. P., Podkul, T., Price, E. 2017; 65 (1): 1-28
  • Impact of project-based curriculum materials on student learning in science: Results of a randomized controlled trial JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SCIENCE TEACHING Harris, C. J., Penuel, W. R., D'Angelo, C. M., DeBarger, A., Gallagher, L. P., Kennedy, C. A., Cheng, B., Krajcik, J. S. 2015; 52 (10): 1362–85

    View details for DOI 10.1002/tea.21263

    View details for Web of Science ID 000363457700002

  • Supplementing literacy instruction with a media-rich intervention: Results of a randomized controlled trial EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH QUARTERLY Penuel, W. R., Bates, L., Gallagher, L. P., Pasnik, S., Llorente, C., Townsend, E., Hupert, N., Dominguez, X., VanderBorght, M. 2012; 27 (1): 115–27
  • Preparing Teachers to Design Sequences of Instruction in Earth Systems Science: A Comparison of Three Professional Development Programs AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL Penuel, W. R., Gallagher, L. P., Moorthy, S. 2011; 48 (4): 996–1025
  • Integration of Technology, Curriculum, and Professional Development for Advancing Middle School Mathematics: Three Large-Scale Studies AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL Roschelle, J., Shechtman, N., Tatar, D., Hegedus, S., Hopkins, B., Empson, S., Knudsen, J., Gallagher, L. P. 2010; 47 (4): 833–78
  • Is Alignment Enough? Investigating the Effects of State Policies and Professional Development on Science Curriculum Implementation SCIENCE EDUCATION Penuel, W., Fishman, B. J., Gallagher, L. P., Korbak, C., Lopez-Prado, B. 2009; 93 (4): 656–77

    View details for DOI 10.1002/sce.20321

    View details for Web of Science ID 000267081200004

  • Preparing Teachers to Design Instruction for Deep Understanding in Middle School Earth Science JOURNAL OF THE LEARNING SCIENCES Penuel, W. R., Gallagher, L. P. 2009; 18 (4): 461–508