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College of Education & Human Services

Sebastian Szyjka, Ph.D.

Sebastian Szyjka, Ph.D.

Professor of Science Education
Director of the Kellogg Science Education Center [link]

Office: Horrabin Hall 63C

Main: 309.298.1183

Email: SP-Szyjka@wiu.edu

Curriculum Vitae


Dr. Sebastian Szyjka has earned degrees from °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ (BA & MA) and his PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, with an emphasis in Science Education. He serves as a Professor of Science Education, teaching both undergraduate and graduate level courses. He also serves as the Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Program Coordinator.

His professional activities include presenting at state, regional and national conferences, conducting pre-service teacher workshops, and conducting research related to science education. Dr. Szyjka has published an number of articles in various journals in Science Education.

Dr. Szyjka also currently serves as the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Science Education Center Director, where he coordinates both the Illinois Regional Science Olympiad and the Pre-K-8 Science Update Conference. 

Project Learning Tree hosted by Dr. Sebastian Szyjka

Project Learning Tree hosted by Dr. Sebastian Szyjka