"The Use of Creative Problem Solving as Curriculum Enhancements to Improve, Cognitive, Social and Behavioral Transformation in STEM Retention” is an education research project funded by the National Science Foundation (HRD 1036183) that focuses on providing creative problem solving skills to undergraduate STEM and non-STEM students enrolled in Science 100 (SCI 100).  Research interests also include peer relationships, academic achievement, and higher education retention/persistence.