Eleanor A. Miele, Ph.D.

Curriculum Vita

Education:

1983

Ph.D. Molecular Biology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

1978

M.Phil. Human Genetics, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

1977

M.A. Human Genetics, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

1975

B.Sc., Genetics, Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ithaca, NY

 

Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

Academic Positions Held:

1999-

Program Head, Masters Program in Elementary Science and Environmental Education, Brooklyn College of The City University of New York, School of Education, Brooklyn, NY

1998-

Assistant Professor, Elementary Science Education, Brooklyn College of The City University of New York, School of Education, Brooklyn, NY

1995-98

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Science Education, Department of Teaching & Learning, New York University School of Education, New York, NY

1982-98

Faculty Member, Science Honors Program, Columbia University in the City of New York, New York, NY

1994

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Teaching, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

1990-95

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adelphi University School or Education, Garden City, NY

1974-75

Teaching Assistant, Department of Genetics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

1971-73

Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

1971-73

Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY

Staff Development Activities:

2000

Developed and taught "Workshop in Elementary Education: Science", a 3 credit graduate course for teachers in Districts 15, 18 & 19 funded by Dwight D. Eisenhower Title II Professional Development grant.

1999

Co-PI: Brooklyn College Mathematics & Science Consortium, funded by Dwight D. Eisenhower Title II Professional Development Grant.

1999

"New Instructional Strategies to Meet New York State Learning Standards: Mathematics, Science & Technology", Principal's Institute, New Standards in Math, Science & Technology, CUNY Graduate Center

1999

Teacher Workshop, New Frontiers, Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program, Math & Science, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

1997-98

Curriculum Development Consultant, Science Teachers Enhancement Model (STEM), New York University, New York, NY

1993-98

Teacher Developer (uncompensated), P.S. 261, Brooklyn, NY

Research Positions Held:

1983-84

Research Associate, Developmental & Structural Biology, The Public Health Research Institute of the City of New York, New York, NY

1982-83

Staff Associate, Institute of Cancer Research, Columbia College of Physicians &; Surgeons, New York, NY

1976-82

Graduate Research Assistant, Institute of Cancer Research, Columbia College of Physicians &; Surgeons, New York, NY

 

Publications:

Miele, E. 2000. "Using Technology to Enhance Pre-Service Teacher Preparation". The Journal of Mathematics & Science: Collaborative Explorations. Vol. 3, No. 1, 41-46 

Miele, E. 2000. "Urban Ecology for Teachers: A Study of Feral Monk Parakeets in Brooklyn." Ms. in preparation for submission to The Science Teacher (NSTA).

Miele, E. 1999. "A Partnership for Teacher Preparation" (Abstract) in NYCETP - FACES of Reform

Miele, E.A. 1998. Static Electricity - A Workshop; Science Teachers Enhancement Model, New York University, NY

Miele, E.A. 1998. Bridges - A Workshop. Science Teachers Enhancement Model, New York University, NY

Miele, E.A. 1998. Exploring Density, Activities Exploring the Concept of Density for Elementary School Teachers. Science Teachers Enhancement Model, New York University, NY

Miele, E.A. 1998. Weather - How to Make Your Own Weather Station for Your Classroom. Science Teachers Enhancement Model, New York University, NY

Kramer, F.R., Miele, E.A. & Mills, D.R. 1984. Recombinant RNA, in The World Biotech Report, pp. 347-356, Online Publication, Pinnar UK

Kramer, F.R., Miele, E.A. & Mills, D.R. 1983. J. Mol. Biol. 171, 281-295, Autocatalytic Replication of a Recombinant RNA.

Bausch, J.M., Kramer, F.R., Miele, E.A., Dobkin, C. & Mills, D.R. 1983. J. Biol. Chem. 258, 1978-1984. Terminal Adenylation in the Synthesis of RNA by QB-Replicase.

Miele, E.A. 1982. Construction of Recombinant RNA Templates for QB-Replicase: A General Method for RNA-Directed RNA Synthesis. Ph.D. Thesis, Columbia University.

Kramer F.R., & Mills, D.R. & Miele, E.A. 1982. J. Cellular Biochemistry, Supplement 6, 314, Recombinant RNA as Templates for QB-Replicase.

 

Patents:

1999

Kramer, F.R., Miele, E.A. & Mills, D.R. Autocatalytic Replication of Recombinant RNA. U.S. Patent No. 5,871,976

1997

Kramer, F.R., Miele, E.A. & Mills, D.R. Cell-Free Method for Synthesizing a Protein. U.S. Patent No. 5,602,001

1997

Kramer, F.R., Miele, E.A. & Mills, D.R. Autocatalytic Replication of Recombinant RNA. U.S. Patent No. 5,620,870

1988

Kramer, F.R., Miele, E.A. & Mills, D.R. Autocatalytic Replication of Recombinant RNA. U.S. Patent No. 4,786,600

 

Online Publications:

2000

Miele, E.A. Beyond the Einstein Stereotype: The Many Faces of Scientists. Online. http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/education/miele/beyond.htm

2000

Miele, E.A. Brooklyn College Web-based Family Communication Project. Online. http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/education/miele/school.htm

1999

Miele, E.A. Monk Parakeets at Brooklyn College: Invaders from the South? Online. http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/education/miele/MonkParakeets.htm

1999

Miele, E.A. Monk Parakeets at Brooklyn College: Students in the Masters Program in Elementary Science & Environmental Education Engage in Urban Ecology Investigations. Online. http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/education/miele/fieldinv.htm

1998

Miele, E.A. Science Education Webpage. Online. http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/education/miele/ScienceEducation.htm

1998

Miele, E.A. A-Z Field Trips for Science in and Around New York City. Online. http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/education/miele/fieldtrips.htm

 

Grants:

2000

PI Brooklyn College K-9 Math & Science Consortium: Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program, 5 year - $420,000 grant, Project # 0132-00-0003. http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/education/miele/bcdde.htm

2000

Co-PI Crossing Boundaries: A Two-Year and Four-Year College Collaboration in Science Education for K-12 Teachers: with Arthur Zeitlin at CUNY Kingsborough Community College. A 3-year - $299,895 NSF grant proposal # 0087250

1999

Co-PI Brooklyn College K-9 Math & Science Consortium: Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program, 5 year - $420,000 grant, Project # 0132-00-0003

2002

Education Team Member "The Student Polarimeter Aerosol and Cloud Experiment:" University Earth System Science (UnESS) Project Announcement of Opportunity AO-99-OES-02; PI Dr. Brian Cairns, Columbia University; A 3-year NASA grant proposal. Concept Definition Phase March-Nov. 2000.

 

Professional Activities:

2000

Member: Educational Advisory Board for: Genome: The Code of Life a major temporary exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History

2000

Symposium on Pre-service Teacher Preparation for Environmental Education in New York State, sponsored by the Council on the Environment of New York City, the Environmental Education Advisory Council and the Environmental Conservation Education Program at New York University, May 4, 2000. Pace University Environmental Center, Pleasantville, NY.

  • Panelist - "Model Programs for Teacher Preparation in Environmental Education"
  • Breakout Session leader - "Role of Environmental Education in meeting NYS Learning Standards.

2000

Moderator- "Identifying and Creating Partnership Opportunities." Second Symposium on Pre-service Teacher Preparation for Environmental Education in New York State, sponsored by the Council on the Environment of New York City, the Environmental Education Advisory Council and the Environmental Conservation Education Program at SUNY Cortland, September 22, 2000.

1998-pres

Faculty Advisor, Children's Science Materials Workshop, Brooklyn College

1998-pres

Advisory Board, EUREKA! Teen Achievement Program, Brooklyn College

1998-pres

Advisory Board, Center for Educational Change, Brooklyn College

1999

Member - Urban Systemic Initiative Calibration Task Force, New Standards Performance Standards - Science New York City Edition.

1998

New York Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation Symposium on New Teacher Certification Standards. Breakout session leader.

1992

Elementary Science Leadership Institute, National Science Resource Center, Washington DC

Professional Organizations:

 

Selected Community Service Activities:

1999-

Webmaster, American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 0473, Brooklyn NY

1992-98

President, Vice President and secretary, PTA, P.S. 261, Brooklyn NY

1993-98

Volunteer Science Educator, P.S. 261, Brooklyn NY

1996-98

Member School Based Management Team, P.S. 261, Brooklyn NY

1993-96

Assistant Division Coordinator, American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 0473, Brooklyn NY

1978-82

Secretary, V.P. and President, Sixth Avenue Association of Brooklyn

 

Cultural Organization Memberships: