Dr. Eric Wiebe
Research Fellow

Dr. Eric Wiebe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at NC State University. He has served the College of Education in both administrative and instructional capacities since 1989. Most recently, he was a member of the team that helped guide the development of the Friday Institute.

Dr. Wiebe has focused much of his research on issues related to the use of technology in the instructional environment, with a particular emphasis on multimedia tools and techniques. Application in this research area includes: exploring the cognitive basis of 2-D and 3-D visual perception; evaluating technology used as a vehicle for communication and learning technical, engineering and scientific information; and promoting graphics literacy and the application of scientific visualization in secondary and post-secondary education. Recent projects include a $1 million grant from the NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation to help develop the Friday Institute's ability to conduct cutting edge research in K-12 STEM education and a 3-year NSF project developing curricula using scientific and technical visualization in middle and high school. Past projects have investigated innovative instructional approaches in computer science education and supporting the laboratory experience for undergraduates through an online tuto ring system.

Dr. Wiebe has a B.A. in Chemistry from Duke University, and a M.A. in Industrial Design and a Ph.D. in Psychology from NC State University.