Harvey Henson
Associate Professor, Director of the STEM Education Research Center
henson@siu.edu
618-453-4214
Pulliam Hall 212
Elementary Education, Geology, Curriculum and Instruction
Harvey Henson is an accomplished researcher and educator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU). He contributes to the fields of STEM education, earthquake seismology, and applied geophysics. Henson joined SIU in 1985 as a research assistant in Geology and served as research specialist until 2007. He was Assistant Dean of Recruitment, Retention and Outreach in the College of Science from 2008 to 2016. Henson has served as Director of the STEM Education Research Center (SERC) since 2016, and he holds a joint faculty appointment in Science Education in the School of Education and in Geology in School of Earth Systems and Sustainability.
Education
- B.S. Geology, 1985, Ball State University
- M.S. Geology/Geophysics, 1989, Southern Illinois University
- Ph.D. Science Education, 2015, Southern Illinois University
Research Interest;
- Applied Geophysics
- Preservice Teacher Preparation
- Earthquake Hazards Education
- Educator Professional Learning
- STEM Leadership Development
- STEM Assessment and Project Evaluation
Awards and Honors
- Delta Award, Trail of Tears Association Illinois Chapter's work in identifying, preserving and promoting awareness of the Cherokee Trail of Tears and forced removal, Friends of Morris Library at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, November 2022.
- AVIA Communicator Award of Excellence – Video-Kiosk for Outdoor / Environmental: Earthquake Preparedness Kiosk, Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, May 2018.
- Silver Telly Award, Television General How-To/DIY: “Are You Ready”, 39th Annual Telly Awards, New York City, NY, May 2018.
- Best of Festival Award and Best of the Best Faculty Interactive Media & Emerging Technologies Competition: Earthquake Preparedness Kiosk, Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts, BEA Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April 7-10, 2018.
- Best of Competition – Educational Video: “Are You Ready”, Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts, BEA Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, April 7-10, 2018.
- Bronze Telly Award, Non-Broadcast Productions - General - How-To/DIY: “How to Prepare Your Home for an Earthquake”, 38th Annual Telly Awards, New York City, NY, May 2017.
- Staff Excellence Award and Medallion, SIUC, Spring 2014.
- Administrative & Professional Staff Council Commendation for Excellence, SIUC, Spring 2014.
- Undergraduate Research Assistantship Award & Mentor, SIUC, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 & 2015.
- University Housing Distinguished Service Recognition, SIUC, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
- Bronze Telly Award, “Are You Ready?”, Earthquake public service announcement campaign, Co-producer Harvey Henson in collaboration with director Scott Hodgson, 33rd Annual Telly Awards, New York City, NY, May 2012.
- Outstanding Philanthropic Service Initiative Award, Unite for Sight – Faculty Sponsor, SIUC, Spring 2011.
- On the Edge: Application Challenge Winner, GPS World, April 2010.
- Mid-America Regional Emmy Award, “Suddenly… on an Average Day” an earthquake preparedness and awareness video, Co-writer in collaboration with director and producer Scott Hodgson. Broadcast on WSIU-TV PBS, Carbondale/Olney. Nominated for (2) regional Emmy Awards, St. Louis, MO, October 2006.