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Patrick W Clouse, Ph.D., M.A.

He/Him
Assistant Teaching Professor, Physics
School of Molecular and Physical Sciences

Location

Morgan 019
Biddeford Campus

Contact

Dr. Patrick Clouse is originally from Michigan, where he earned his BS in Physical Science Education (Secondary) from Michigan State University. After that, he continued his education by earning an MA in Physics and PhD in Science Education from Western Michigan University. His dissertation research focused on integrating History of Science into science instruction and teacher preparation. He started at UNE in 2026 teaching physics. Dr. Clouse enjoys playing board games and sports with his family and friends.

Credentials

Education

Ph.D.
Western Michigan University
2026
M.A.
Western Michigan University
2023
B.S.
Michigan State University
2021

Expertise

  • Educational evaluation
  • History of Science and Technology
  • Physics education
  • Physics education research

Research

Selected publications

Clouse, P.W., Williams, C.T. & Rudge, D.W. Preservice Teacher Interest and Willingness to Use Stories from the History of Science. Sci & Educ (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11191-026-00733-9



 

Research interests

Science Education, History of Science