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Ameya Phadke

 

Socrates_Ameya_image2Bioengineering

Shyni Varghese Laboratory

Research: Smart polymers for medicine

Socrates Project: Stem cells and smart materials

Ameya was born in the United States, raised in India and came back to the United States for college and graduate school- by experiencing the pros and cons of vastly different systems of education in India and the United States, he hopes to bring a new perspective to science education. As a member of Shyni Varghese's group in the Department of Bioengineering, he works on synthetic polymers with unique properties for applications in regenerative medicine. He is also a proficient vocal percussionist and loves cricket and football.

Ameya's Pilot at Mira Mesa High School

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Postdoctoral Position: Researcher in Biology Education, working with STEM for undergraduates North Dakota State University; Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue until filled
Position Announcement

Two Postdoctoral Positions: Chemistry education research (gen chem level) and math content (middle school level) CU-Boulder PhET Project; Review begins December 10, position open until filled.
Chem position, Math Position

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Biochemistry education tenure track faculty position
University of Georgia, Athens; Complete applications must be received by January 13, 2012. Start Date: August 2012
Contact Erin Dolan with any questions (she is head of the Search Commitee). 

Assistant Professor: 50% time Science Education, 50% time Physics/Astronomy or Meteorology/Climate Science. 
San Jose State University, California; Application Deadline Feb 1, 2012