Lu Shi

Lu Shi is a visiting research scientist at the STEM Education Innovation & Research Institute (SEIRI). She earned her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University, where she focused on analytical chemistry research, and obtained a Ph.D. in Chemistry Education from the University of Virginia. Before joining SEIRI, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, conducting chemistry education research. Her research centers on the Teacher-Centered Systemic Reform (TCSR) model, examining factors that influence instructional practices and assessments in STEM disciplines. She is interested in exploring instructional choices in STEM education, understanding the rationale behind pedagogical decisions, and measuring departmental climate to support the adoption of evidence-based instructional practices (EBIPs). She aims to leverage her expertise in mixed-methods research to advance pedagogical innovation in STEM disciplines