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• Ph.D. Science Education and School Organization and Educational Policy University of California, Davis, June 2014 Dissertation title: Equity in Elementary Science Education: A Study of Institutional Factors Committee: UC Davis: Tom Timar, Cary Trexler, Jamal Abedi; University of Utah: Andrea Rorrer
• M.A. Education, Behavioral Sciences Women鈥檚 Studies emphasis, CSUS, August 2002
• B.A. Anthropology (with distinction), The Colorado College, May, 1996, cum laude

Peer Reviewed Publications
Bae, C.L., Hoga, E., Hayes K. N. (Under review). Tensions in fostering student epistemic agency through sensemaking in elementary science. Journal of Research in Science Teaching.

Hayes, K.N., and Stephens, A. (Under review). A Space for Student Sensemaking Regarding the Crosscutting Concepts. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research.

Gladstone, J. R., Bae, C. L., Cabrera, L., Chang, N., Sealy, M., Hayes, K. (Under Review). From opportunities to engagement: A mixed-methods study in elementary science education. Manuscript submitted for publication. Elementary School Journal.

Ansari, S., Strom, K. & Hayes, K. (Under review). Learning in Motion: Examining In-Process Teacher Development of Inquiry-Based Science Pedagogies for Multilingual Learners.

Toven-Lindsey, B., Bae, C.L., Hayes, K., O’Connor, D. (Under review). Motivating Change: Meeting Teachers’ Need for Autonomy, Competence and Relatedness in Professional Development.

Hayes, K.N. and Allen, C. (2025). Understanding science teacher learning as situated in organizational contexts: Introduction to the special issue. Science Education, 109(4), 993-1001. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21960.

Hayes, K.N., Gladstone, J., Toven-Lindsay, B., & Bae, C.L. (2024). How do organizational conditions inform teachers’ equity self-efficacy and implementation during professional development? Science Education, 109(1), 178-211. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21892.

Preminger, L., Hayes, K. N., Bae, C. L., & O'Connor, D. (2024). Why do teachers vary in their instructional change during science PD? The role of noticing students in an iterative change process. Science Education, 108(3), 701-733. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21853

Hayes, K.N., Preminger, L., Bae, C.L. (2024). Why does teacher learning vary in professional development? accounting for the organisational environment. Professional Development in Education, 50(1), 108-128.

Hayes, K. N., Inouye, C., Bae, C.L., Toven-Lindsey, B. (2021). Reciprocal Learning in K-12 Professional Development: How do Faculty Change Their Instructional Practices? Science Education. 105(1), 95-106

Judson, E., Hayes, K. N., & Glassmeyer, K. (2020). Understanding how educators make sense of content standards. American Journal of Educational Research, 8(10), 812–821.

Hayes, K. (2019). Justice in science education: How to honor student epistemologies
while supporting 3-dimensional science teaching. In J. Settlage & A. Johnston (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2019 Science Education at the Crossroads Conference (pp. 28-29). Montgomery, AL.

Hayes, K. N., Bae, C.L., O'Connor, D., Seitz, J. C., (2020). Beyond funding: How organizational resources support science professional learning. American Journal of Education, 126(3).

Bae, C. L., Hayes, K. N., & DeBusk‐Lane, M. (2019). Profiles of middle school science teachers: Accounting for cognitive and motivational characteristics. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 57(6), 911-942.

Judson, E., Hayes, K. N., & Glassmeyer, K. (2020). What influences development of science standards? Science Education, 104(1), 50–74.

Tucker, D., Andrews, B., & Hayes, K. N. (2020). Use of environmental stewardship to promote student use of science practices! Science and Children. September-October, (74-77)

Hayes, K. N., Wheaton, M., Tucker, D. (2019). Understanding teacher instructional change: The case of integrating NGSS and stewardship in professional development. Environmental Education Research. 25:1, 115-134.

Hayes, K. (2018). Quantifying qualitative data: Building a bridge across a methodological bog to understand capacity for teacher change. In J. Settlage & A. Johnston (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2018 Science Education at the Crossroads Conference (pp. 26-27). Alta, Utah. [Available online at www.sciedxroads.org/proceedings2018.html].

Bae, C. L., DeBusk-Lane, M., Hayes, K. N., Zhang, F. (2018). Opportunities to participate (OtP) in science survey: Examining differences longitudinally and across socioeconomically diverse schools. Research in Science Education.51, 325-246

Inouye, C., Lee Bae, C. S., Hayes, K. N. (2017). Using whiteboards to support college students' learning of complex physiological concepts. Advances in Physiology Education. 41, 478-484.

Bae, C. L., Hayes, K. N., Seitz, J. C., O'Connor, D., & DiStefano, R. (2016). A coding tool for examining the substance of teacher professional learning with example cases from middle school science lesson study. Teaching and Teacher Education. 60, 164-178.

Lee, C. S., Hayes, K. N., O'Connor, D., Seitz, J. C., & DiStefano, R. (2016). The diverse forms of teacher leadership: A typology and survey tool for middle school science. Journal of School Leadership. 26, 905-937.

Hayes, K.N. Lee, C. S., DiStefano, R., O'Connor, D., & Seitz, J. (2016). Measuring science instructional practice: A survey tool for the age of NGSS. Journal of Science Teacher Education. 27, 137-164

Lee, C. S., Hayes, K. N., DiStefano, R., Seitz, J. C., & O'Connor, D. (2016). Engagement as a mediating factor between student motivation and science achievement in middle school. International Journal of Science Education. 38 (2), 192-215.

Hayes, K.N. (2016). Neoliberalism in historical light: How business models displaced science education goals in two eras. Educational Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development Journal, 27, 1-18.

Hayes, K.N., & Trexler, C.J. (2016). Testing predictors of instructional practice in elementary science education: The significant role of accountability. Science Education, 100(2), 266-289.

Yamashita, L.; Hayes, K.N., Trexler, C.J. (2016). How pre-service teachers navigate the trade-offs of food systems across time scales: A lens for exploring understanding of sustainability. Environmental Education Researcher. 23:3, 365-397.

Trexler, C. J., Hess, A., & Hayes, K.N. (2013). Urban elementary students’ conceptions of learning goals for agricultural science and technology. Natural Sciences Education 42, 49-56.

Hayes, K.N., Booker, A., Middleton, B. R., & maria ross, j. (2012). Digital media meets informal learning: Opportunities for generating new participatory roles. LEARNing Landscapes, 5(2), 145-161.

Repinski, S. L., Hayes, K. N., Miller, J. K., Trexler, C. J., & Bliss, F. A. (2011). Plant breeding graduate education: Opinions about critical knowledge, experience, and skill requirements from public and private stakeholders worldwide. Crop Science, 21(6), 2325-2336.

Miller, J. K., Repinski, S. L., Hayes, K. N. Bliss, F. A. and Trexler, C. J. (2011). Designing graduate level plant breeding curriculum: A Delphi study of private sector stakeholder opinions. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education. 40, 82-90.


Book Chapters, Reports, Videos, Policy Briefs, and Non-peer Reviewed Articles:
Nolan, E., Johnson, S., Hayes, K., Harris, E., & Garbesi, K. (Under Review). Interdisciplinary learning goals for 21st-century climate education. Climate Literacy in Education.

Haas, E., Hayes, K., [and several students and faculty] et al., (Accepted). It’s harder than rocket science and much more important: Insights from a transformational approach to a doctorate in educational leadership for social justice. Book Chapter.

Nolan, E., & Hayes, K. (2025). Hayward Promise Neighborhoods program interview summary: Spring 2024 – Spring 2025 [Unpublished draft report]. 糖心vlog传媒.

Garbesi, K., Hayes, K., Harris, E., Korb, M., Nolan, E., & Chavez, E. (2025, May). Leveraging Community Partnerships to Support Climate Empowerment Education, Community Voices in PK-12 Climate and Environmental Education. [Zine]. Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects (ECCLPs). Available online.

Haas, E., Southern, S., Hayes, K., & Strom K. (2024). Impact of the Equitable Math Assessment Project on Teachers and Students 糖心vlog传媒 [CRECE Report]

Sharma, M., Rolnick, R., Stephens, A., & Hayes, K. (2023). Using Nature Journaling to identify meaningful local phenomena and support the infinite range of student sensemaking (STEM teaching tool #92). Institute for Science and Math Education. https://stemteachingtools.org/brief/92

Hayes, K.N. (2022). Webcast. Equitable elementary science education: tools for teacher and district capacity building. Innovation in STEM Teaching and Teacher Training and Development webcast. California State University Chancellor’s Office.

Hayes, K.N., Kurtcu, W. (Spring, 2021). Report. Hayward Unified School District STEAM Project Report. Center for Research, Equity, and Collaborative Engagement (CRECE). CSU East Bay.

Sinha, A., Hayes, K.N. (2020) Report. Impact of Math Courses & Math Support on Students. Center for Research, Equity, and Collaborative Engagement (CRECE). CSU East Bay.

Sinha, A., Hayes, K.N. (2019) Report. Impact of Math Courses & Math Support on Students. Center for Research, Equity, and Collaborative Engagement (CRECE). CSU East Bay.

Hayes, K.N., Kurtcu, W. (Spring, 2020). Report. Hayward Unified School District STEAM Project Report. Center for Research, Equity, and Collaborative Engagement (CRECE). CSU East Bay.

Hayes, K.N., Kurtcu, W. (Fall, 2019). Report. Hayward Unified School District STEAM Project Report. Center for Research, Equity, and Collaborative Engagement (CRECE). CSU East Bay.

Hayes, K.N., Kurtcu, W. (Spring, 2019). Report. Hayward Unified School District STEAM Project Report. Center for Research, Equity, and Collaborative Engagement (CRECE). CSU East Bay.

DiStefano, R., Hayes, K., Lardy, C., LeDuc, D., Lee, C., Lei, H., Inouye, C., Marroquin, Y., Ndomo, R., Rosales, D., Sinapuelas, M. (2016, April). Webcast. Next Gen ASET: Building Capacity for Science Education Research and Reform through Improvement Science & Network Improvement Communities. Video produced by NSTA TV WebsEdge/Education Channel presented at the National Science Teachers Association Conference. http://www.websedge.com/videos/education/developing_critical_thinkers

Hayes, K.N. Lee, C. S., DiStefano, R., O'Connor, D., & Seitz, J. (2017). Science Instructional Practices Survey (SIPS): A new tool for identifying progress in teaching the NGSS. A Science Partnership Educator Brief. Hayward, CA: Science Partnership.

Hayes, K.N., O'Connor, D., Dozier, S., & Lafontaine, P. (2017). Guide to district action for NGSS. A Science Partnership Educator Brief. Hayward, CA: Science Partnership.

Lee Bae, C., Hayes, K.N., O'Connor, D., & Seitz, J., DiStefano, R. (2017). Strengthening Leadership for Standards-Based Education: A New Typology and Survey Tool to Identify Teacher Leaders. A Science Partnership Educator Brief. Hayward, CA: Science Partnership.

Tucker, D., Andrews, B., & Hayes, K. N. (2016). Students apply NGSS science practices in environmental stewardship. California Classroom Science, 28(5).

Hayes, K.N. (2015). Elementary Science Education: Fixing a Leaky Pipeline. Policy Brief.

Hayes, K.N., maria ross, j., & Middleton, B. R. (2012). Report. Doing collaborative public history: The Restore/Restory project; A report. Davis, CA: University of California, Davis; Center for Regional Change.

Hayes, K.N. (2009). Perspectives of transformation: Negotiation and equilibrium within university/school partnerships. In Wong, Pia and Glass, eds. Interrupting Tradition: Prioritizing Urban Children, their Teachers and Schools through Professional Development Schools. SUNY Press.

Hayes, K., Harris, E, Nolan, E., Garbesi, K., (Under review). Disturbing the Grammar of Schooling: An Ecological Analysis of Interdisciplinary Climate Change Education in a Middle School. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA). Philadelphia, PA.

Nolan, E., Korb, M., Parada, I., Hayes, K., Harris, E., & Garbesi, K., (Under Review). Expanding climate education using a Networked Improvement Community: A case study. 2026 Annual International Conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Seattle, WA, and online.

Garbesi, K., Hayes, K., Harris, E., & Korb, M. (Under review). How University Faculty Facilitated a Schoolwide Climate Education Initiative that Transformed a Highly Challenged Middle School and Galvanized a District. [Invited session]. American Geophysical Union (AGU) Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States.

Nolan, E., Korb, M., Hayes, K., Harris, E., & Garbesi, K. (2024). Transdisciplinary climate justice education using a Networked Improvement Community approach. [Paper Presentation]. 21st Annual North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Research Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.

Hayes, K., & Recouvreur, D., (2024, October). A Socially Just Approach to Deadlines? Getting it Done in a 3-Year EDD. [Paper presentation]. Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, Honolulu, HI

Garbesi, K., Hayes, K., Nolan, E., Hiester, P., Sandoval, L., Chavez, E., Korb, M. (May 3, 2024). Facilitating PK-12 Climate Education that is Equity-Centered, Science-Grounded and Solutions-Oriented. [Presentation]. UC-CSU Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects (ECCLPs) Annual Forum Symposium.

Hayes, K. & Ibourk, A., Climate Change Education in Diverse Contexts. (2024, March). Related Paper Set]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference. Denver, CO.

Preminger, L., Hayes, K., & O’Connor, D. (2024, March). Decomposing Teacher Response - Elementary Science Noticing within an Interactive Model of Professional Learning. [Paper presentation]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference. Denver, CO.

Hayes, K. & Allen, C. (Chairs) (2024, March). Science Teacher Learning with Organizational Contexts. [Structure Poster Session]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference. Denver, CO.

Hayes, K.N., Preminger, L. (2024 April). How Elementary Science Teachers Navigate the Organization in Professional Development. [Structure Poster Session]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA). Philadelphia, PA.

Harris, E., Hayes, K., Nolan, E., Gibson, A., Bueno, A., Korb, M., Riaz, A., & Garbesi, K. (2023, December 11). In the face of an uncertain climate future, what knowledge, skills, and orientations do students need? A co-designed framework for climate justice learning outcomes. [Invited session]. American Geophysical Union (AGU) Conference, San Francisco, CA, United States.

Hayes, K., Gladstone, J., Toven-Lindsey, B., Bae, C. L. & Nolan, E., (2023 April). How do Organizational Conditions Influence the Translation of Professional Development to Science Instructional Practice? [Paper presentation]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

Preminger, L., Hayes, K., Bae, C. L., O’Connor, D. (2023 April). Now I'm a Science Teacher: Shifting Professional Identities of Elementary Teachers in Long-Term PD. [Paper]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

Hayes, K., Harris, E., Nolan, E., Gibson, A., Garbesi, K. (2022). How do we facilitate multi-disciplinary, school wide approaches to climate justice education? [Roundtable]. North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ.

Stephens, A.K. & Hayes, K.N. (2022 October). Nature Journaling: A space for student sensemaking regarding the NGSS Crosscutting Concepts. [Poster]. North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Research Symposium, Tucson, AZ.

Gladstone, J.R., Cabrera, L., Sealy, M., Bae, C., & Hayes, K. (2022). Different opportunities to participate in science and their relationship to elementary student engagement. In A. Haber and S. Kumar (Chairs), Exploring Children’s Early Engagement and Motivation in Science: Implications for Cognitive Development [Symposium]. Bi-Ennial Cognitive Development Society Meeting, Madison, WI.

Sealy, M., Cabrera, L., Bae, C., Gladstone, J. R., Walls, K. H., Sun, H., & Hayes, K. (2022) Science learning opportunities and student engagement: A mixed methods study [Poster]. Annual Psychological Association Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.

Hayes, K., Preminger, L., Toven-Lindsey, B., Bae, C.L., O’Connor, D., Ansari, S. & Williams, S. (2022). Conceptualizing teacher learning in an organizational context: A study of elementary science professional development. [Paper]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2022. San Diego, CA.

Bae, C., Hayes, K., Toven-Lindsey, B., Ansari, S., Gladstone, J., Preminger, L., O’Connor, D., Seitz, J., & Williams, S. (2022). Students as Epistemic Agents: Identifying Opportunities that Support Action in Elementary Science Classrooms [Paper]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2022. San Diego, CA.

Ansari, S., Strom, K., & Hayes, K. (2022). Learning in process: A critical-sociocultural multiple case study of teachers of MLLs in science professional development. [Roundtable]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2022. San Diego, CA.

Preminger, L., Hayes, K., Toven-Lindsey, B., Bae, C.L., O’Connor, D., & Ansari, S. (2022) Teacher Noticing and the Interconnected Model of Professional Learning: An Intersection in the Domain of Consequence. [Paper]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.

Toven-Lindsey, B., Bae, C.L., Hayes, K., Riaz, A. & Taylor, K. (2022) You Realize You Aren’t Alone: Meeting Teachers’ Psychological Needs in PD During the COVID19 Pandemic. [Paper]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.

O’Connor, D., & Hayes, K. (2022 April). Building Leadership Capacity to Support Science Implementation in Elementary Grades. [Accepted talk]. National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Annual Meeting. Houston, Texas.

Toven-Lindsey, B., Bae, C. L., Hayes, K. & O'Connor, D. (2021, April). Motivating Change: Meeting Teachers’ Need for Autonomy, Competence and Relatedness in Professional Development [Paper]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Virtual

Hayes, K.N. Preminger, L. Bae, C.L., Toven-Lindsey, B., O'Connor, D., & Seitz, J. (2021, April). Conceptualizing Teacher Learning in an Organizational Context: A study of Elementary Science Professional Development. [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Virtual.

Hayes, K.N., Inouye, C. Bae, C.L., & Toven-Lindsey, B., (2021, April). How facilitating K-12 professional development shapes science faculty’s instructional change. [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Virtual

Hayes, K., Preminger, L., Bae, C. L. (2020 Mar). Retaining science teachers: A mixed-methods study on the relationship between professional development and retention. [Accepted Paper; not presented due to the pandemic]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference 2020. Portland, OR.

Toven-Lindsey, B., Bae, C. L., Hayes, K. & O'Connor, D. (2020 Mar). Motivating Change: Meeting Teachers’ Needs in Science Professional Development. [Accepted Paper; not presented due to the pandemic]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference 2020. Portland, OR.

Bae, C.L., Hayes, K.N., (2020, April). Profiles of middle school science teachers: Accounting for cognitive and motivational characteristics [Accepted Poster; not presented due to the pandemic]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Toven-Lindsey, B., Hayes, K.N., Bae, C.L., & Seitz, J. (2020, April). Reciprocal Learning in Science Professional Development: Understanding Faculty Instructional Change [Accepted Poster; not presented due to the pandemic]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA.

Hayes, K.N. Bajo, R., Bae, C.L. (2020, April). Motivating Teachers for Instructional Reform: Balancing Tensions between Prescriptiveness and Responsiveness. [Accepted Paper; not presented due to the pandemic]. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA.

Hayes, K.N., & Gray, M. (2019, November). Thinking Differently: An Asset Approach to Student Writing. [Paper presentation]. University Council on Educational Administration. New Orleans, LA.

Hayes, K.N., & Gray, M. (2019, January) Thinking Differently: An Asset Approach to Student Writing. [Paper presentation]. Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Judson, E., Hayes, K. N., Glassmeyer, K. (2019, April). Science Standards Developers: What Were They Thinking About? [Paper presentation]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.

Hayes, K. N., Wheaton, M., Tucker, D. (2019, April) Understanding Teacher Instructional Change: The Case of Integrating NGSS and Stewardship in Professional Development. [Paper presentation]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.

Hayes, K.N., Preminger, L., Tran, V., & Lee Bae, C. (2019) The Relationship Between Professional Development and Teacher Retention: A Mixed Methods Study. [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada.

Gray, M., Hayes, K.N., (2019). Mentoring for Equity and Social Justice In and Out of Urban Settings. [Invited Roundtable presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada.

Bae, C. L., DeBusk-Lane, M., & Hayes, K. N., & Zhang, F. (2019) Opportunities to Participate in Science Survey: Examining Differences Longitudinally and Across Socioeconomically Diverse Schools. [Poster presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada.

Gray, M., Hayes, K.N., (2018, October). Reciprocal Mentoring for Equity. [Learning Exchange]. The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, Phoenix, AZ.

Stephens, A., Hayes, K. and Laws, J. M. (2018). The Progression of Student Sense-making Regarding the NGSS Cross Cutting Concepts through Nature Journaling. [Poster presentation]. North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Research Symposium, Spokane, WA.

Bae, C. L., Hayes, K. N., & Dabney, K. (2018, April) The Role of Student Characteristics and Classroom Learning Opportunities in Science Achievement: A Multilevel Approach. [Roundtable presentation]. American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York, NY.

Bae, C. L., DeBusk-Lane, M., & Hayes, K. N. (2018, April). Student Engagement and Opportunities to Participate in Science Practices Across Socioeconomically Diverse Schools. [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York, NY.

Hayes, K.N., & Gray, M. (2017, Sept). Thinking Differently: An Asset Approach to Student Writing. [Learning Exchange]. The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, Oakland, CA.

Hayes, K.N., Bravewomon, L., & Givens, D. (2017, Sept). Focusing Local: Impact of EdD Students and Graduates’ Research. [Keynote presentation]. The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, Oakland, CA.

Bae, C. L., Inouye, C., & Hayes, K. N. (2017, April). Active retrieval and peer discourse strategy: Whiteboarding increases deeper understanding in college biology course. [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Antonio, TX.

Hayes, K., et al. (2017, April). Developing Capacity for Urban Science Education Reform: The Role of Resource Chains and Constellations. [Roundtable presentation]. American Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.

Hayes, K., (2017, April). Conceptualizing organizational processes in science education reform: A set of theoretical tools. [Organizer and presenter, invited session]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Antonio, TX.

Bae, C. L., DeBusk-Lane, M.*, & Hayes, K. N. (2017, August). Student Engagement in Middle School Science: Findings across Socioeconomic Subgroups. [Paper presentation]. American Psychological Association, Division 15, Washington DC.

Hayes, K., Lee Bae, C. (2016, November). An Organizational Capacity Framework: Supporting Educational Reform in Complex Contexts. [Paper presentation]. University Council for Educational Administration, Detroit, MI.

Hayes, K. (2016, November). The Nature and Role of Quantifying Qualitative Data: An Ignite Session. University Council for Educational Administration, Detroit, MI.

Strom, K., Porfilio, B., Dailey, A., Hayes, K., (2016, June). Defining and operationalizing social justice in EdD programs. [Keynote presentation]. The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, Portland, OR.

Hayes, K., O’Connor, D. (2016, May). Tools to support shifts in organizational and instructional practice in science education. [Invited Talk presentation]. California Science Project Directors Meeting, Burbank, CA.

Lee, C., Hayes, K., et al. (2016, April). A Survey Tool for Assessing Distinct Types of Teacher Leadership. [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.

Hayes, K., Lee, C., et al. (2016, April). Activating capacity for urban science education reform: The role of resource chains and constellations. [Paper presentation]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.

Inouye, C., Hayes, K., Lee, C., et al. (2016, April). Reciprocal Learning in Science Professional Development: Faculty Shift their Practice. [Paper presentation]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Baltimore, MD.

Hayes, K. (2016, March). Organizational capacity for educational reform: Defining a framework of capitals. [Roundtable presentation]. California Association of Professors of Educational Administration. San Jose, CA.

Hayes, K. (2015, October). Communicating Across Assumptions for the Purpose of Practical, Research Based Teaching Reform. Venture and Vexation. Science Education at the Crossroads, Cleveland, OH.

Hayes, K. (2015, April). Characterizing organizational response strategies: The role of resources and compound pressures in science education. [Poster presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Hayes, K. (2015, April). Factoring inequity: Teacher and school predictors of science education time. [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

O’Connor, D., Lee, C., Hayes, K., et al. (2015, April). The Diverse Forms of Teacher Leadership: Examining Priorities, Skills, and Roles of Teacher Leaders in Middle School Science. [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Lee, C., Hayes, K., et al. (2015, April). Integrating NGSS Science Practices in Middle School Science Classrooms: Examining the Process of Two Lesson Study Teams. [Roundtable presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Hayes, K. (2015, April). Pedagogical Choice in Elementary Science Education: Testing Explanatory Variables. [Paper presentation]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.

Hayes, K., Lee, C., et al. (2015, April). Measuring Science Instructional Practice: A Survey Tool for the Age of NGSS. [Poster presentation]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.

Lee, C., Hedman, R., Hayes, K., et al. (2015, April) Teachers Grappling with NGSS and Common Core: Empirically Examining Lesson Study Teams. [Paper presentation]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.

Lee, C., Hayes, K., et al. (2015, April). Conditions that Support Lesson Study for Integrating NGSS in Science Classroom. [Poster presentation]. National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Chicago, IL.

Hayes, K. Formative Assessment According to Experts: A Delphi Approach. [Poster presentation]. American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Hayes, K. Chair of Session. (2013, November). Speaking With Policy: Examining the Empirical and Emancipatory Possibilities of Qualitative Research. [Paper presentation]. American Anthropology Association Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Hayes, K. Chair of Session. (2012, November). Efficiency In Education: The Displacement of Reform Narratives by Business Models. [Paper presentation]. American Anthropology Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Hayes, K. (2012, October). A Conversation: How Can Quantitative Methods Contribute to Place-Based Research? [Paper presentation]. North American Association for Environmental Education Research, Oakland, CA.

Hayes, K. (2012, October). Grounding the Critical Pedagogy of Place: Evidence from the Field. [Paper presentation]. North American Association for Environmental Education Research Symposium, Oakland, CA.

Hayes, K. (2012, April). Policy Intersections in Science Education: A Study of District Policy Mediation. [Poster presentation]. Clark Research Seminar, American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Hayes, K. Chair of Session. (2011, November). Youth Transitions Meet Digital Media: Opportunities for Generating Hybrid Learning Environments. American Anthropology Association Meeting, Montreal, Canada

Hayes, K. (2011, February). Student Value and Aspirations: The Hopes and Hazards of a Collaborative Preparatory Program. [Paper presentation]. University of Pennsylvania Ethnography of Education Forum.

Hayes, K. (2010, November). Policy’s Children: Undermining Success at an Urban Preparatory Program. [Poster presentation]. American Anthropological Association Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Hayes, K. (2009, October). Theater of the Future Teacher: Boal Meets This American Life—Innovations in Pre-Service Preparation of Urban Secondary Teachers. [Presentation]. California Council on Teacher Education, San Diego, CA.

Hayes, K. (2008, November). Changing the Lens: Understanding New Perspectives Among Pre-Service Teachers Engaged in the Practice of Ethnographic Research. [Paper presentation]. American Anthropological Association Meeting.

Hayes, K. (2004, April). Learning the Craft of Teaching in Urban Schools. [Paper presentation]. American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Hayes, K. (2003, April). Hands-on Science on School Grounds: A New Approach. [Presentation]. Association of Outdoor and Environmental Education.

Funded

• Strom, K. (PI), Hayes, K (Co-PI), et al., Teaching for the Anthropocene”: Supporting Teachers of Diverse Students to Teach Complex Socio-Environmental Issues Through Critical Systems Thinking. National Science Foundation. $1,063,599 CSUEB portion; $2,609,268 tota
• Hayes, K., Lead researcher. Hayward Promise Neighborhoods capacity research project. Center for Research, Equity, and Community Engagement (CRECE).
• Hayes, K., Garbesi, K. (Funded). Completing Research on the DOGE-Terminated CELI NSF-ITEST Project. Spencer Foundation, 2025. $25,000
• Hayes, K., PI; Co-PI Garbesi, K. (Funded). Scaling justice-centered, STEM-grounded, and solutions-oriented climate. education: Laying the foundation for student climate agency throughout a highly diverse school district. STEM-NET Early Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) Program (2024/25). $24,878.
• Hayes, K. PI; Co-PI’s: Dunhill, G. (Funded). East Bay Science Project. California Subject Matter Project, 2023-2025. $126,000.
• Garbesi, Karina, PI; Co-PI’s: Hayes, K., Korb, M., Helgren, E., Harris, E. (Funded). Climate Empowerment Learning Initiative (CELI). National Science Foundation ITEST, 2020. $1,500,000.
• Garbesi, Karina, PI; Co-PI’s: Hayes, K., Korb, M., Helgren, E. (Funded). On Creating a District-Wide Climate-Justice Social-Impact STEM Program for Transformative Sustainability Learning. STEM-NET Faculty Seed Grant, 2019. $25,000
• Hayes, K., PI. Bae, C.L., Seitz, J., O’Connor, D., Co-PI’s (Funded). Science Communities of Practice Partnership (SCOPP): Generating Reform Ownership for Transforming Science Teaching. Submitted to the National Science Foundation. Funded August, 2018. $3,406,193.
• Hayes, K., PI (Funded). Effective Educational Reform: Balancing Tensions between Flexibility and Fidelity; 糖心vlog传媒, October 2017. $4,999.
• Hayes, K. Researcher. Seitz, J., PI; O’Connor, D., Co-PI. (Funded). Elementary Science Partnership. California Department of Education. $993,725.
• Advisor and Leadership Development personnel, Teaming for Effectiveness and Equity in Mathematics (TEEM) (funded). 2016-2018. California Elementary Mathematics and Science Professional Learning Initiative. $497,262
• Seitz, J., PI; Hayes, K., O’Connor, D., Co-PI, Science Partnership for Instructional Innovation (Funded). California Math-Science Partnership Professional Development Program, Cohort 12, funded at $3 million 2015-2018
• Researcher, California Math-Science Partnership Professional Development Program, Cohort 12, $3 million
• Researcher, California Subject Matter Project (CSMP), $15,000 (Funded). 2016-2017

Professional:

• Advisory Board. NSF CAREER. Ny Vasil. 2025-present.
• Advisory Board. NSF Building Capacity in STEM Education Research. Active Assessment Supported by Communities of Practice in Mathematics. Simone Sisneros-Thiry. 2023-present
• Advisory Board. NSF DRK-12. K-12 Empowering Changemakers: Urban Biodiversity Initiative for Teachers and Youth (ECUITY), Alliance & Wested. 2022-present
• Advisory Board. NSF DRK-12. Spanning Boundaries: A Statewide Network to Support Science Teacher Leaders to Implement NGSS. Exploratorium. 2018-2022
• Advisory Board invitation: NSF. Beyond learning to implement: Supporting translation and diffusion through high quality instructional materials and professional learning,
• Editor, Science Education special issue. Teacher Learning and Practice Within Organizational Contexts. 2023-2025
• Reviewer, National Science Foundation DRK12, CAREER, and ITEST proposals, 2018-present
• Invited Advisory Board Member, NSF RAPID proposal. CA NGSS K-8 Early Implementers Initiative. West-ed.
• Reviewer, papers submitted to American Educational Research Journal, Science Education, Journal of Research in Science Education, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Policy Futures in Education, Educational Administration Quarterly, Teaching and Teacher Education.
• Reviewer, papers submitted to the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, American Educational Research Association, University Council on Educational Administration, and American Anthropology Association Annual Meeting.
• Co-chair, Committee on Policy Research in Science Education, National Association for Research in Science Teaching
• Advisory board member, BEETLES (Better Environmental Education, Teaching, Learning, Expertise and Sharing), Lawrence Hall of Science (2012-2014)
• Chair, Committee 14, Council on Anthropology and Education (Ethnography of Educational Policy and Systems) 2009-2014

• Chair, Department of Educational Leadership
• Program Review Taskforce, 2026
• Member, College of Education and Allied Studies (CEAS) Curriculum Committee 2023-2025
• Member, 23-24 Research Strategic Plan Subcommittee
• Director of the Center for Research Equity and Community Engagement (CRECE). 2018-2024
• Organizational Excellence and Accountability Committee 2021
• Co-Coordinator of the EDD. 2017-present. Role includes administering qualifying exams, coordinating coursework, and coordinating candidate interviews.
• Member, Student Evaluation of Teaching Committee, CSU East Bay
• Member, Board of Directors, Institute for STEM Education, CSU East Bay
• Search committee, Director of the Education Doctorate
• Committee member, Semester conversion. Department of Educational Leadership, CSU East Bay
• Representative for CSU East Bay, Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED)

• Advisory Board, QUEST Science Center (2023-present). Livermore, CA
• PI, East Bay Science Project (2023-present). Provide science professional development in the area of climate change for sixth and seventh grade teachers in districts that serve marginalized students.
• PI, Elementary Science Partnership (2015-2023). Provides science professional development for third through fifth grade elementary teachers across seven districts in the Bay Area.
• Consultant and evaluator: Hayward STEAM Initiative. Facilitating curriculum and professional development 2016-2019.
• Hiring committee member, U.C. Davis School of Education Faculty position in Policy, 2013
• Faculty work group, STEM initiative grants 2009, California State University, Sacramento
• Shenandoah High School Advisory Board 2004-2006
• California Regional Environmental Education Community Network Advisory Board 2002-2005

FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS

• UC/ACCORD (All 糖心vlog传媒 Consortium on Research for Diversity) Dissertation Fellowship, 2013-2014
• Graduate Group in Education Dissertation Year Fellowship, 2012-2013
• Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program Fellowship, 2009-2014
• 2014 Award for Academic Promise, UC Davis Graduate Group in Education
• 2011 Award for Academic Distinction, UC Davis Graduate Group in Education
• UCEC Fellowship, for the Institute for Training in Educational Evaluation
• David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar fellowship; AERA Divisions G, L and the University Council for Educational Administration, April 2012
• Publication, Doing collaborative public history:  The Restore/Restory project chosen by Imagining America as one of two case studies to exemplify public scholarship research and project assessment.  September, 2012  
• Participatory Action Research Fellow, Community Forestry and Environmental Research Foundation, 2010-2011