Christopher Emdin is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he also serves as Director of Secondary School Initiatives at the Urban Science Education Center. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban Education with a concentration in Mathematics, Science and Technology, a M.S. in Natural Sciences, and Bachelors degrees in Physical Anthropology, Biology, and Chemistry. Dr. Emdin has taught middle school science and mathematics, high school physics and chemistry, and been chair of science departments in New York City public schools. He consults on various issues in schools including mathematics and science education, classroom and school climate, fostering dialogue in schools, and student engagement.
He is a noted public speaker on issues such as the Obama Effect on Urban Education, improving STEM education, and numerous educational and socio-political issues related to urban youth of color. He was recently selected as the winner of the Association for Science Teacher Education’s “Best paper for Innovation in Teaching.” He was also awarded the Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Dissertation and Emerging Leader Awards. Most recently, Dr. Emdin’s work has been featured on ABC, CBS, PBS and various local media outlets. His first book, Urban Science Education for the Hip-hop Generation was released to rave reviews earlier this year.
