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Friedrichsen, first for always challenging me to think deeply, search for explanations, and achieve more than I thought possible. Your enthusiasm, outstanding guidance, and excellent mentoring enabled me to grow as a researcher. I cannot thank you enough for so generously sharing your time, talent, and expertise. I extend my gratitude to the members of my doctoral committee. Your comprehensive exam questions provided the basis for my research and your feedback, suggestions, and ideas guided my progress. Each of you has contributed greatly to my knowledge of education, science, and research throughout my program. I want to thank Dr. Lloyd Barrow, whose thoughtful guidance, insight, and support throughout my doctoral program has been invaluable. I want to extend my gratitude to Dr. Mark Volkmann whose research mentorship provided the foundation of knowledge and understanding of research needed to accomplish my dissertation work. Dr. David Bergin, and Dr. vom Saal, thank you for your unique insights and advice. Thank you all for the genuine concern and interest in my progress throughout my doctoral program. Your support has been an outstanding source of knowledge and strength. I would like to thank all of the faculty members of the Science Education Center. Your knowledge and professionalism are impressive. Working with you through courses, projects, and internships has greatly enhanced and extended my knowledge and understanding of science education, teacher preparation, and education research. Thank you for having high expectations and challenging me to think deeply and achieve more. I