Katie Raenah McCance

Also known as: Katie McCance

Works (9)

Updated: June 13th, 2025 05:02

2025 article

Graduate STEM students as role models for high school students

Topliceanu, A.-M., McCance, K. R., Blanchard, M. R., & Sollinger, J. (2025, May 16). Frontiers in Education, Vol. 10.

By: A. Topliceanu n, K. McCance* , M. Blanchard n  & J. Sollinger n

author keywords: graduate students; international; STEM role models; high school students; scientists in the classroom; sustainability
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Educational Strategies and Epistemologies; Innovative Teaching Methods
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 9, 2025

2023 journal article

Observing Microplastics in the Environment through Citizen-Science-Inspired Laboratory Investigations

Journal of Chemical Education, 100(5), 2067–2079.

By: K. Collier n, K. McCance n , S. Jackson  n, A. Topliceanu n, M. Blanchard n  & R. Venditti n 

author keywords: high school; environmental chemistry; hands-on learning; constructivism
topics (OpenAlex): Microplastics and Plastic Pollution; Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: May 30, 2023

2023 journal article

Using Activity Theory to understand the interactions of a university interdisciplinary team of scientists and science educators

Studies in Higher Education, 48(6), 892–909.

By: K. McCance n , S. Teeter n , M. Blanchard n  & R. Venditti n 

author keywords: Collaboration; Interdisciplinary; Qualitative; Graduate Students; Science Education; Activity Theory
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Education and Learning Practices; Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration; Innovation, Technology, and Society
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 11, 2023

2022 journal article

Investigating the Experiences, Beliefs, and Career Intentions of Historically Underrepresented Science and Engineering Undergraduates Engaged in an Academic and Internship Program

Sustainability, 14(3), 1486.

By: S. McAlexander  n, K. McCance n , M. Blanchard n  & R. Venditti n 

author keywords: undergraduate; bioeconomy; bioproducts; careers; diverse workforce; internship
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: January 29, 2022

2021 chapter book

An Interdisciplinary Model to Diversify STEM Participation

By: M. Blanchard  n, R. Venditti n , S. McAlexander  n, K. McCance n  & K. Collier  n

topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
TL;DR: The overarching goal of the program was to provide engaging professional development and support for teachers and diverse undergraduate students to prepare and promote diverse students to consider STEM majors and careers related to bioproducts and bioenergy. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2021

2021 journal article

Modeling a Biorefinery: Converting Pineapple Waste to Bioproducts and Biofuel

Journal of Chemical Education, 98(6), 2047–2054.

By: K. McCance n , A. Suarez n, S. McAlexander  n, G. Davis*, M. Blanchard n  & R. Venditti n 

Contributors: K. McCance n , A. Suarez n, S. McAlexander  n, G. Davis*, M. Blanchard n  & R. Venditti n 

author keywords: High School/Introductory Chemistry; First-Year Undergraduate/General; Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary; Laboratory Instruction; Hands-On Learning/Manipulatives; Inquiry-Based/Discovery Learning; Alcohols; Applications of Chemistry; Carbohydrates
topics (OpenAlex): Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development; Biofuel production and bioconversion
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: May 19, 2021

2020 journal article

Classroom Observations to Characterize Active Learning Within Introductory Undergraduate Science Courses

Journal of College Science Teaching. https://www.nsta.org/journal-college-science-teaching/journal-college-science-teaching-marchapril-2020/classroom

Katie McCance

www.nsta.org
Source: ORCID
Added: September 19, 2020

2020 journal article

Secondary Science Teachers’ Understandings of the Epistemic Nature of Science Practices

Journal of Science Teacher Education, 32(3), 243–264.

By: V. Kite n , S. Park n , K. McCance n  & E. Seung *

author keywords: Epistemic understanding; epistemology of science; scientific method; science practices; scientific inquiry; professional development
topics (OpenAlex): Science Education and Pedagogy; Educational Strategies and Epistemologies; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 19, 2020

2016 article

Influence of plant maturity on anthocyanin concentrations, phenolic composition, and antioxidant properties of 3 purple basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) cultivars

McCance, K. R., Flanigan, P. M., Quick, M. M., & Niemeyer, E. D. (2016, September 9). Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, Vol. 53, pp. 30–39.

By: K. McCance* , P. Flanigan *, M. Quick * & E. Niemeyer *

author keywords: Ocimum basilicum L.; Basil; Food analysis; High-performance liquid chromatography; Phenolic acids; Anthocyanins; Food composition; Antioxidants; Lamiaceae family
topics (OpenAlex): Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities; Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity; Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis
Source: ORCID
Added: November 26, 2019

Employment

Updated: June 15th, 2023 10:34

2023 - present

The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, US
STEM Education Postdoctoral Fellow

2021 - 2023

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Postdoctoral Fellow STEM Education

2017 - 2021

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Graduate Research Assistant STEM Education

2018 - 2021

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
STEM Career Clubs Coordinator STEM Education

2015 - 2017

Southwestern University Georgetown, TX, US
Program Coordinator for the HHMI Grant Chemistry/Biochemistry

Education

Updated: October 26th, 2021 09:52

2017 - 2021

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Ph.D. STEM Education

2017 - 2019

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
M.Ed. STEM Education

2011 - 2015

Southwestern University Georgetown, TX, US
B.S. Chemistry/Biochemistry

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