LE DOLINO Curriculum Vitae
Research interests: scientist education, longitudinal experiments
Teaching focus: STEM inquiry and methodology, experimental design and analysis
Advocacy focus: AI in education, teacher education and leadership
E-mail: ledolino@iu.edu
Website: legrandedolino.com
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9537-9206
EDUCATION
2023-present PhD Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education, Indiana University Bloomington, expected Summer 2026
Minor: (Quantitative) Inquiry Methodology
Advisor: Dr. Valarie Akerson
Dissertation title: Formalizing the teaching of scientists within STEM teacher education
2020 Certificate in Professional Education, Ateneo de Davao University
2019 MS Applied Mathematics, University of Southeastern Philippines
2016 BS Chemistry, Ateneo de Davao University, magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2024-present Associate Instructor, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, USA
Teaching († - graduate; others undergraduate):
2023-2024 Laboratory Assistant
2022-2023 Senior Lecturer, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao, PH
Teaching:
2018-2022 Special Science Teacher, Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus, Davao, PH
Teaching (secondary level):
Assignments:
2016-2018 Instructor, Research Assistant, Chemistry Department, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao, PH
Teaching
Assignments
PUBLICATIONS
(R = Research, T = Teaching, S = Service)
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
R Dolino, L.G., & Akerson, V. (2025). Explicating a satisfying definition of the scientist. Science & Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11191-025-00613-8
T Dolino, L.G. (2020). Insights from Teaching Chemistry Writing Online. Journal of Chemical Education, 97(9), 3312-3317. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.0c00832
R Dolino, L.G., Montecastro, D. B., & Basilio, A. M. (2020). Low-cost recovery of bromelain solids from industrial pineapple peel, pulp, and core wastes using ethanolic cashew leaf polyphenol. Philippine Journal of Science, 149(3), 581-587. https://doi.org/10.56899/149.03.11
R Dolino, L.G. (2018). Chemistry as a creative science. Foundations of Chemistry, 20(1), 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10698-017-9272-9
Journal Articles Accepted/In Press
R/T Dolino, L.G., Jeresano, W., Fabros, B., Adarayan, E., Millare, A., Noseñas, E., & Akerson, V. A pedagogical reasoning framework for teaching and mentoring STEM research. Discover Education.
Journal Articles Submitted/Under Review
R Dolino, L.G., Tuazon, J.P., & Rutkowski, L. Design and implementation of reduced longitudinal experiments. (preprint)
R Rutkowski, L., Rutkowski, D., & Dolino, L.G. Evaluating conditioning model complexity in large-scale assessments: Implications for subpopulation comparisons.
R/T Ogundapo, T., Perry, S., Lane, K., Kataate, E., Rahman, S., Liu, C., Zhong, Q., Dolino, L.G., & Akerson, V. A collaborative self-study of becoming a science teacher educator.
R Dolino, L.G., Fabros, B., Wu, J., & Namakula, E. Methodological, technological, and epistemological consequences of AI-assisted teacher self-studies.
Book Chapters
R/T Dolino, L.G., Basilio, A.M., Montecastro, D., & Akerson, V. (2025). Theorizing the future of scientific literacy: Classroom work from the Philippines. In Carter, I., Akerson V., & Buck, G. (Eds.), Exploring social and cultural contexts of the nature of science through action research. ISTES.
Utility Model
R Basilio, A., Montecastro, D., & Dolino, L.G. (2020). Method of active bromelain recovery from pineapple waste using plant polyphenol. Publication number PH 2/2018/001646. Expires 2025.
Advocacy and Policy
S Dolino, L.G., & Chew, J. (Forth.) The youth as leaders toward artificial intelligence in education: A brief. Prepared for SDG4 Youth & Student Network and currently under UNESCO review.
S/T Dolino, L.G., Evangelista, D.K., Cabia-an, J.G., Galvez, G.K., & Ramirez, A.J. (2025). Position paper on the proposed Research Methods and Design and Innovation subjects in the new DepEd SHS curriculum. Prepared through Tanim Talino and submitted to the Department of Education.
GRANTS
R Neartrour-McGlasson Fellowship, $4000. Aug-Dec 2025. One-year longitudinal follow-up on the STEM research proposal workshop for teachers.
Role: Principal Investigator
R/S/T Tilaar Faculty Support Fund, $10000. Mar-Jul 2025. Project PEARLS: Philippine Educators for Advancing Research Learning in STEM.
Principal Investigator: Valarie Akerson
Role: Co-Principal Investigator; led project design, writing of the proposal, coordination and implementation in the Philippines.
R Wayne Gross Memorial Fellowship, $3500. May-Dec 2024. Development and evaluation of a pilot online summer research proposal writing workshop for secondary STEM teachers.
Role: Principal Investigator
T Professional Education Grant, approx. $2000. Philippine Science High School System.
AWARDS AND HONORS
2024 Dean’s Fellowship, IU School of Education, $120000 + tuition remission.
2022 Sinagtala Science and Innovation Teaching Award 2022, Philippine Science High School System. National award granted to “teachers who have made outstanding contributions in teaching and mentoring.”
2020 Finalist, 8th Nationwide Search for the Most Outstanding Science Club, Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs. (Selection cancelled due to pandemic; final outcome unknown)
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS.
(R = Research, T = Teaching, S = Service)
R Dolino, L.G. (March 2025). The recognition approach. AGSERS 2025, Purdue University, IN.
R/T Dolino, L.G. (December 2024). Insights from a twelve-week longitudinal pilot of an online summer STEM research workshop for teachers. Science Education Research Symposium, Indiana University, Bloomington.
R Dolino, L.G. (November 2021). Analysis of Philippine STEM journals and implications for high school research during remote learning. 2nd DOST-SEI Project STAR International Conference, online.
R/T Dolino, L.G. (August 2021). Tracking student well-being with SMC-SMILE (School-based Monitoring of Internal Learning Effects). Philippine Science High School National Teachers Convention 2021, online.
R/T Dolino, L.G. (March 2020). Trading card games for the science classroom. First International Joint Conference on Biodiversity and Technology and Social Science, Davao, Philippines.
R Dolino, L.G. (May 2018). An approach against downward causation: Educating the difference between chemistry and physics. 33rd Philippine Chemistry Congress, Manila, Philippines.
R Dolino, L.G. (May 2017). Arancillo durian (Durio zibethinus) husk as biosorbent for aqueous Cd(II). 32nd Philippine Chemistry Congress, Puerto Princesa, Philippines.
NON-ACADEMIC TALKS, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS
(R = Research, T = Teaching, S = Service)
S Dolino, L.G. (July 2025). Empowering Southeast Asian teachers: AI Literacy, Media Literacy & UDL. Invited panelist by TET Myanmar for Southeast Asian teachers, online.
S/T Dolino, L.G. (July 2025). STEM Talk: Discovering your place in STEM research. Heartworks Learning Center.
R/S/T Dolino, L.G. (June 2025). Project PEARLS workshop. Ateneo de Davao University.
S Dolino, L.G. (April 2025). Rethinking assessment in the age of AI. Invited talk by TET Myanmar for Southeast Asian teachers, online.
S Dolino, L.G. (January 2025). International Day of Education. Invited panelist by UNESCO, United Nations Headquarters New York.
S Dolino, L.G. (November 2024). APAC Regional Focus Group Consultation on AI Competency Framework in Higher Education. Invited for intervention by UNESCO IESALC and IBM, online.
S/T Dolino, L.G. (August 2024). STEM research proposal writing summer workshop. Funded by Wayne Gross Memorial Fellowship, online.
S Dolino, L.G. (August 2024). The scholarship of teaching and learning. Invited talk at the Philippine Science High School, Davao, Philippines.
S Dolino, L.G. (March 2024). Leveraging technology for learning: Celebrating UNESCO’s first International Day for Digital Learning. Invited panelist by UNESCO SDG4YSN, online.
S Dolino, L.G. (February 2024). Global Digital Compact stakeholder consultations. Invited for intervention. United Nations, online.
T Dolino, L.G. (June 2023). Research tips and tricks: How to be successful in your science investigatory project. Invited talk at SPARKSix, Navotas National Science High School, online.
S Dolino, L.G. (June 2023). Tanim Talino: supporting students in STEM research. SEAMEO INNOTECH 2023 Youth Summit: Transforming Education in Southeast Asia, Manila, Philippines.
S Dolino, L.G. & Palicte, S. (December 2022). Two-day division capacity building on the development of science investigatory projects (SIP) for science teachers from the special science schools and selected science coordinators. Invited workshop by Department of Education Davao Oriental, Lupon, Philippines.
T Dolino, L.G. (December 2021). Applied regression analysis for science research. Philippine Science High School, Davao, Philippines.
S Dolino, L.G. (December 2020). Academic paper publishing process. Philippine Science High School, Davao, Philippines.
S Estrada, M., Dolino, L.G., Papasin, R., & Jacinto, E. (July 2020). Innovative approaches in teaching chemistry in the new normal. Invited talk by the Department of Science and Technology XI Philippines, online.
T Dolino, L.G. (March 2020). Why communicate Science?. Invited talk at Project SCY: Science Clubs for the Youth, Davao, Philippines.
S Dolino, L.G. (November 2019). Science camp: Innovation, collaboration, science communication. Organizer, Davao, Philippines.
T Dolino, L.G. (July 2019). An introduction to natural products research. Invited talk at LIKAS: Cultivating Young Stewards for Sustainable Innovation, Davao, Philippines.
T Dolino, L.G. (July 2019). Statistics and RStudio seminar-workshop. Philippine Science High School, Davao, Philippines.
HIGH SCHOOL RESEARCH ADVISED
As my major area of scholarly inquiry is authentic STEM participation/STEM research experiences, listed here are student-led research projects I have primarily advised at the 16-18 year-old age group.
Materials Science
Aala, A., Gamboa, R. & Rusiana, P. (2021). Alginate-graft-PEI-silica (AgPS) as potential non-viral gene vectors.
Alincastre, E., Legita, D. & Uy, M. (2021). Characterization of sodium alginate – Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane) bagasse nanocellulose hydrogel reinforced with polyvinyl alcohol as a potential scaffold for cartilage tissue engineering.
Ayop, J., Lopez, G. & Villanueva, B. (2021). Development of viable wound dressing using fish collagen incorporated with Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea) extract.
Balba, C., Lapaz, R. & Verma, H. (2020). Fabrication of bioplastic bound with egg white-capped silver nanoparticles as potential active packaging.
Castro, F., Freires, S. & Garcia, M. (2021). Fabrication and effectivity of general-use anti-transpirant with castor oil and commercial latex on Glycine max (soybean) crop growth in water-stressed environments.
Camino, K., Padillo, L. & Urbiztondo, D. (2020). Development of poly(ethylene glycol)-incorporated hydroxyapatite into a collagen scaffold for potential orthopedic applications.
Gerones, H., Pedregosa, S. & Tom, K. (2020). Application of hydrophobic and antibacterial coating on paper using epicuticular wax from Colocasia esculenta (taro) leaves and chitosan.
Lagbao, J., Marcelo, B. & Quimno, N. (2020). Physicochemical properties of starch-based bioplastics enforced with carrageenan.
Computational Science
Acuña, L., Hernandez, R. & Paquera, A. (2022). Utilizing the bond-valence substituent index for predicting the boiling point of alkenes, alkynes and ketones.
Banzon, T., Barbas, N. & Jumamoy, E. (2022). Quantitative structure-activity relationship study of gingerol analogues as anti-proliferative agents of human leukemia cell line (HL-60).
Basan, K., Benedicto, N. & Silvederio, J. (2021). Optimization of extraction conditions for maximum flavonoid yield of Bougainvillea spectabilis (bougainvillea) leaves using response surface methodology.
Bula, B., Condevillamar, C. & Plariza, G. (2022). Establishing the viability of a multi-structural multiple linear regression quantitative structure-activity relationship (MLR-QSAR) model on anti-HBV activity of drugs.
Burias, D., Enclonar, P. & Mabano, S. (2022). Fake news classification using fasttext.
Others
Acosta, L., Jabla, A. & Lacang, F. (2020). Comparative study of the antibacterial activities of Piper aduncum L. (buyo-buyo) ethanolic crude leaf, stem bark, and root extracts against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
Delos Reyes, J., Garcia, B. & Jimenez, D. (2022). Occupancy-based temperature regulator for air conditioners using Arduino and proximity sensors.
SERVICE
Leadership
2023-present Co-chair of AI, Digital Learning & Digital Transformation group. UNESCO’s SDG4 Youth & Student Network, international.
2021-present Founder and Director. Tanim Talino, Philippines.
2021 Regional Coordinator. National Science and Technology Week, Philippines.
Journals reviewed for
2024 Science & Education
2020 Journal of Chemical Education
Other service
2025 Expert Reviewer, AI Competency Framework for Teachers
and Students in Higher Education. UNESCO IESALC and IBM.
2024 Reviewer, NARST Graduate Student Committee Research Symposium.
2024 Organizer, Science Education Research Symposium. Indiana University Bloomington.
PRESS, VISIBILITY AND MENTIONS
“Nothing for us without us: #LeadingSDG4Youth are transforming education”. UNESCO. February 26, 2025. https://www.unesco.org/sdg4education2030/en/articles/nothing-us-without-us-leadingsdg4youth-are-transforming-education
“UNESCO explores the future of education in the AI era at International Day of Education event in New York”. UNESCO. January 24, 2025. https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-explores-future-education-ai-era-international-day-education-event-new-york?hub=167999
“Including Education in the Pact for the Future: An SDG 4 Youth & Student Network Contribution”. UNESCO SDG4 Youth & Student Network. September 24, 2024. unesco.org/sdg4education2030/sites/default/files/medias/fichiers/ 2024/09/SoTF Research Paper - SDG 4 Youth %26 Student Network.pdf?hub=25
“Byte-size Brilliance: Listening to Youth and Students during UNESCO's first International Day for Digital Learning”. UNESCO. March 19, 2024. Byte-size Brilliance: Listening to Youth and Students during UNESCO's first International Day for Digital Learning | #LeadingSDG4 | Education2030