Alexis Markavage is a Ph.D. student in Science Education at Indiana University and a former K–1 teacher specializing in inquiry-based, project-driven instruction.

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Blog Posts:

Passing the Ball: What Malaguzzi Taught Me About Science Inquiry
6/23/25

Saturday Science: Learning, Melting, and Balloon Mishaps - 4/20/25

Play, Questions, and Purpose: Reflecting on Our April 16 Presentation - 4/16/25

A Moment of Connection at INAEYC - 3/29/25

Building Transfer in Elementary Science -
11/10/24

Embracing the Mess: Learning Through Exploration - 10/25/24

Investigating Bubbles: A Playful Path to Scientific Thinking - 11/2/22





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Current Role


Ph.D. Student, Science Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Associate Instructor, Teacher Development Program

Education


Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction – Science Education, Indiana University (2024–present)
M.S. in Mind, Brain, & Teaching + STEM Instructional Leadership, Johns Hopkins University
M.S. Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CA PreK–5)
B.A. in Fine Art (Graphic Design), University of Southern California

Professional Experience


Associate Instructor, Teacher Development Program, Indiana University (2024–present)
Science Curriculum Writer & Consultant, EduSmart (2023–2024)
Substitute Teacher (PreK–5), Marin County School District (2023–2024)
Public School Teacher (K/1), Creative Arts Charter School, San Francisco (2016–2023)

Publications


Markavage, A., Mensah, J. A., & Park Rogers, M. (2025). Beyond the hook: Action research on elementary teacher candidates’ use of children’s literature in science instruction. In Teaching Science with Reading Strategies (ISTES). 

Fellowships & Grants


Daisy M. and Vivian L. Jones Fellowship ($5,000, 2025–2026)
Supports Pop-Up Science Sparks, a traveling, inquiry-based science exhibit for elementary schools

E. Wayne Gross Memorial Fellowship ($3,250, 2025–2026)
Supports action research on formative assessment in preservice science education

Awards & Honors


Outstanding Associate Instructor Teaching Award, Indiana University School of Education (2026)

Presentations


National Conferences
  • Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) Annual Conference (2026)
  • US Play Coalition Conference (2025)

Regional Conferences
  • Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Research Symposium (GRAS), Indiana University (2026)
  • INAEYC Early Childhood Conference (2025)

Teaching


E328: Science in the Elementary School (2024–present)
M200: Artifacts, Museums, and Everyday Life (2026)
M301: Math & Science Field Experience (2024)

Professional Service


Committee Member, NARST Scholarship Committee (2025–2027)
Committee Member, Undergraduate Scholarship Review Committee, Indiana University (2025–2026)

Affiliations


Graduate Student Member, NARST (2025–present)
Graduate Student Member, ASTE (2025–present)