Charles J. Eick is an Associate Professor of Elementary Science Education in the Department of Curriculum & Teaching at Auburn University. Dr. Eick supervises interns and teaches science methods and program courses for elementary education undergraduate and graduate students. He also conducts research on teacher education and writes grants to fund small and large projects.  His work with the Auburn City Schools Professional Development System has helped to forge greater links between the College of Education and Auburn City Schools for improved student learning and teaching.  He also works closely with Auburn University's College of Mathematics and Science in teacher development on the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) for grades K-8.  Dr. Eick's personal research interests lie in understanding and strengthening the articulation between preservice teacher education and beginning teaching. He currently studies preservice teachers' lives as a window to professional development. 

Ph.D.	Auburn University, 1999	Science Education
M.Ed.	Georgia State University, 1993	Science Education
B.S.	Clemson University, 1984	Plant Sciences

2004-Present		Associate Professor of Science Education, Auburn University
1999-2004		Assistant Professor of Science Education, Auburn University
1996-1997		Science Teacher, Troup County Public Schools, LaGrange, Georgia
1989-1996		Middle and High School Science Teacher, Cobb County Public Schools, Cobb County, Georgia