| Interdisciplinary Research |
| Research Area | Primary Faculty Interest | Secondary Faculty Interest |
| College Science Teaching | | |
| K-12 Science Teacher Education | | |
| K-12 Curriculum & Instruction | | |
| History & Philosophy of Science & Science Education (including the Nature of Science and Cultural Studies. The Institute is currently discussing cooperative arrangements with the WMU Philosophy Department that will further strengthen this area of research practice.) | | |
| Evaluation & Assessment | | |
| Diffusion & Dissemination of Educational Innovations | | |