Dr. Randy Yerrick, known for his collaborative efforts, innovative teaching and implementation of technology in STEM classrooms, has been named the new dean of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development, effective July 1.

Yerrick has been an associate dean of the Graduate School of Education and a professor of science education at the University at Buffalo since 2006. Among other roles, he was responsible for outreach, engagement and strategic partnerships.

“I’m very excited that Dean Randy Yerrick will join us as the new dean of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development. He comes to us with an extensive track record of success,” said Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “I’m certain that the Kremen School will reach a new level of excellence under his passionate and creative leadership. His vast knowledge of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, along with his impressive grant-writing record, will create new avenues for interdisciplinary collaboration.”

Yerrick’s research focus has explored how historical barriers for underrepresented STEM learners can be traversed through expert teaching practices. Other areas of expertise include race, inequality and education.

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