Bill is Distinguished Professor of Learning Sciences and Human Development in the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder and a co-founder of the inquiryHub research-practice partnership. He designs and studies curriculum materials, assessments, and professional learning experiences for teachers in STEM education, primarily in science. He also studies how contemplative practices and critical inquiry can support educators in cultivating more compassionate learning environments and schools. A third line of his research focuses on how long-term research-practice partnerships can be organized to address systemic inequities in education systems linked to race, gender and sexual diversity, and language.

Tammy is the Director of the Institute of Cognitive Science and a Professor in Computer and Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. She co-founded the inquiryHub research-practice partnership. She leads interdisciplinary research studying how advanced technologies including artificial intelligence can improve teaching practice, learning outcomes and learner engagement in STEM.

Kate is the Director of K-12 STEM Teaching and Learning for inquiryHub at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her work focus on the design and implementation of science curriculum. She is passionate about science teacher professional learning and how districts can design systems to implement high quality instructional materials in science. Her work is informed by more than a decade in the high school science classroom and by her work as a practicing scientist.

Greg is the Director of K-12 Computing and AI Initiatives for inquiryHub at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. He leads the scaleup of SchoolWide Labs to bring their innovative program to districts across the U.S. Previously, Greg worked in schools as a teacher and administrator for 25 years. He led professional learning sessions in Science, STEM and CS globally. In 2010 he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science & Mathematics Teaching from Barack Obama.

Quentin is an Assistant Research Professor in the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. He works across the following teams: Schoolwide Labs, STEMCC, iSAT, and iHUB. Projects include researching and developing open-source, co-designed storylines and resources to support high school and middle school science teachers. Those projects integrate computational thinking, physical computing, and AI. His research focuses on effective science learning and teaching, Phenomena-Driven learning, NGSS aligned 3D Learning and formative assessment, CT and AI integration, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, and teacher professional learning.

Jeffrey is an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Colorado’s Institute for Cognitive Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of technology, STEM teacher learning and professional development with sub-topics of mathematics education, computational thinking, physical computing, formative assessment, complex instruction, Artificial Intelligence, user experience research, compassion, and equity. Recent work focuses on the use of AI-based tools to promote humanizing and compassionate pedagogy and collaborative interactions in authentic learning environments.

Monica is an Assistant Research Professor at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her work focuses on promoting and studying classroom interactions that support students' engagement in disciplinary practices. She facilitates collaborative research activities on interdisciplinary teams that involve experts in the fields of learning sciences, science education, educational assessment, and disciplinary literacy. She also has extensive experience in designing and facilitating professional learning for teachers. Monica's work is informed by her prior experience as a high school biology teacher.

Sara is a member of inquiryHub's science assessment team at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. She works with state leaders, districts, and classroom educators to implement coherent and equitable assessment systems that seek to change the culture of assessment in ways that empower learners. She brings over fifteen years of experience and expertise as an educator in formal and informal settings ranging from elementary to college-level. As a former state department of education science specialist, Sara has a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges related to systemic and systematic educational change.

Ali is a research scientist at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is a member of the inquiryHub team and the Student Experience Improvement Cycle team. He is interested in using advanced learning technologies, such as visual learning analytics or AI, to support meaningful learning experiences in STEM classrooms and partners with educators and other stakeholders in improving practice. Specifically, he is interested in how to provide educators with data they can use to monitor and promote more equitable experiences for students in classrooms. Currently, his research focuses on using data-driven instruction in inquiry cycles and finds evidence of embedding that in existing instructional routines.

Annie is a research scientist in the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research is focused on research-practice partnerships as a strategy to support teacher learning, equity-focused classroom practice, and evidence-based policy-making in school districts. She has worked with children, youth, and educators in and out of schools, and is committed to collaborative research and learning.

Erin is the Program Manager for inquiryHub at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. She supports multiple projects, including curriculum development, production, and professional learning. Erin has worked for school districts and universities developing new education programs, with particular emphasis on authentic learning and new teacher mentorship. Previously, Erin was a high school English and senior capstone teacher in Denver.

Maddie is the Production Manager for inquiryHub at the Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. She has a passion for producing engaging and effective curriculum content for large-scale projects. Maddie works as a graphic designer and video editor, bringing a creative eye and attention to detail to enhance the digital accessibility and overall learning experience for students. Maddie also manages media and media permissions for inquiryHub's projects.