University of Utah College of Education Scholar Recognized for Top Viewed International Research Article

David Stroupe, Associate Dean of Research and Professor in the University of Utah’s College of Education, has been recognized by Wiley Online Library for authoring a top viewed article published in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching.

Stroupe’s article, “Epistemic injustice and the ‘Nature of Science,’” co-authored by Enrique Suárez and Déana Scipio, ranked in the journal’s top 10% of most viewed papers published between January 1 and December 31, 2024.

According to Wiley, the article received more than 6,000 views and downloads within 12 months of publication.

The Journal of Research in Science Teaching is widely regarded as one of the leading and most selective journals in science education research. The journal is published on behalf of NARST: “A Worldwide Organization for Improving Science Teaching and Learning Through Research.”

Stroupe serves as director of the University of Utah’s Center for Science and Mathematics Education and is a professor of STEM Education, Teacher Education, and the Learning Sciences in the College of Education. He also serves as co-editor of the journal Science Education, another leading publication in the field.

The article examines questions surrounding epistemic injustice, and how scientific knowledge and authority are recognized and valued within educational settings. The research contributes to broader conversations in science education regarding access, participation, and how students engage with scientific ways of knowing.

This recognition reflects the growing national and international visibility of research being conducted within the University of Utah’s College of Education, and highlights the College’s continued contributions to scholarship in STEM education and learning sciences.

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