LE DOLINO Curriculum Vitae
Indiana University Bloomington E-mail: ledolino@iu.edu
Science Education Researcher Website: legrandedolino.com
Bloomington, IN ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-9537-9206
Citizenship: Philippines Github: github.com/legrandedolino/research
EDUCATION
Ongoing Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction - Science Education
M.S.Ed. Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methodology (Quant track)
Indiana University Bloomington
Dissertation: 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
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Methods: Quantitative - R for longitudinal modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, data visualizations
Theoretical/Qualitative - pragmatism, abductive analysis, interviews
PUBLICATIONS
† - mentorship role; onboarded and supported at least one novice researcher
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Dolino, L.G., & Akerson, V. (2025). Explicating a satisfying definition of the scientist. Science & Education, 34, 4353–4372. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11191-025-00613-8
Dolino, L.G.†, Jeresano, W., Fabros, B., Adarayan, E., Millare, A., Noseñas, E., & Akerson, V. (2025). A pedagogical reasoning framework for teaching and mentoring STEM research. Discover Education, 4, 407. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-025-00790-2
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
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
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
Manuscripts in review
Dolino, L.G.†, Tuazon, J.P., & Rutkowski, L. Design and implementation of reduced longitudinal experiments. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7262280/v1 (pre-print)
Rutkowski, L., Rutkowski, D., & Dolino, L.G. Robustness of achievement estimates to conditioning model specification in large-scale assessments.
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.
Book Chapters
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.
Other Research Experience
Work that is ongoing or with manuscripts in preparation
2026 Joy-based exploration of the nature of science
Lead: Dr. Valarie Akerson
Co-designed and implementing an experimental graduate level science education seminar to explore culturally sustaining and humanizing approaches to the teaching and learning of the nature of science
2025 Independent project on impacts of DIF on longitudinal methodology
Lead: Dr. Dubravka Svetina Valdivia
Designed and conducted Monte Carlo simulations to assess impacts of methodological choice of latent variable estimation in context of growth curves with various extent of DIF
2025 Reflexivity considerations in integrating generative AI in reflection-based qualitative methodology†
Collaborated with an in-service teacher and two methodologists to offer methodological considerations for qualitative projects that are reflective in nature whenever researchers introduce generative AI into the research workflow
2024 Development of professional development models for teachers of authentic scientific inquiry
Multi-year exploration of various design perspectives for the professional development of science teachers as mentors of authentic scientific inquiry. Project designs explored include scalable remote configurations, place-based and joy-based scientist-teacher partnerships, and multi-city collaborative self-study
Utility Model
Basilio, A., Montecastro, D., & Dolino, L.G. (2020-2025). Method of active bromelain recovery from pineapple waste using plant polyphenol. Publication number PH 2/2018/001646.
GRANTS
Achasa Beechler Dissertation Fellowship, $2,000. Apr 2026.
Neartrour-McGlasson Fellowship, $4,000. Aug-Dec 2025.
Tilaar Faculty Support Fund, $10,000. Mar-Jul 2025. Principal Investigator: Valarie Akerson
Role: Co-Principal Investigator; led project design, writing of the proposal, coordination, and implementation in the Philippines.
Wayne Gross Memorial Fellowship, $3,500. May-Dec 2024.
Professional Education Grant, ~$2,000. Philippine Science High School System.
AWARDS
2026 3MT People’s Choice Award, ASTE 2026
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.”
PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2024-present Associate Instructor, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
Teaching († - graduate):
2023-2024 Laboratory Assistant
Prepared laboratory materials and supported design of activities
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:
Mentored 45 students across 15 research projects in the chemical and computational sciences; responsibilities included project design, implementation, and presentation, leading to six winnings in student research competitions.
Assignments:
Designed and led research on longitudinal student-teacher feedbacking during remote learning. Implemented institutional (nationwide) research on reimagining a post-pandemic curriculum.
Among other activities, led a $6000 three-day science camp for over 500 students focused on the development of scientific soft skills. Major output from the event was the coordination with three local government units to support student-led innovations on the rehabilitation of a polluted creek.
Mentored 20 students in pursuing self-led service, creative, action, and leadership activities, as well as their academic progress.
2016-2018 Instructor, Research Assistant, Chemistry Department, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao, PH
Teaching
Assignments
SELECTED REFEREED PRESENTATIONS.
Dolino, L.G., Tuazon, J.P., & Rutkowski, L. (April 2026). Design and implementation of reduced longitudinal experiments. AERA 2026.
Dolino, L.G., Fabros, B., Wu, J., & Namakula, E. (April 2026). Methodological, technological, and epistemological consequences of AI-assisted teacher self-studies. AERA 2026.
Dolino, L.G. & Akerson, V. (January 2026). Reimagining the role of science teachers in the formation of scientists. ASTE 2026 Annual Conference.
Lane, K., Akerson, V., Ogundapo, T., Perry, S., Kataate, E., Rahman, S., Liu, C., Zhong, Q., & Dolino, L.G. (January 2026). A collaborative self-study of becoming science teacher educators. 2026 Hawaii International Conference on Education.
SELECTED INVITED ENGAGEMENTS
Dolino, L.G. (July 2025). Empowering Southeast Asian teachers: AI Literacy, Media Literacy & UDL. Invited panelist by TET Myanmar for Southeast Asian teachers, online.
Dolino, L.G. (April 2025). Rethinking assessment in the age of AI. Invited talk by TET Myanmar for Southeast Asian teachers, online.
Dolino, L.G. (January 2025). International Day of Education. Invited panelist by UNESCO, United Nations Headquarters New York.
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.
Dolino, L.G. (March 2024). Leveraging technology for learning: Celebrating UNESCO’s first International Day for Digital Learning. Invited panelist by UNESCO SDG4YSN, online.
Dolino, L.G. (February 2024). Global Digital Compact stakeholder consultations. Invited for intervention. United Nations, online.
SELECTED SERVICE
Leadership
2023-present Member (2025-). Co-chair of AI, Digital Learning & Digital Transformation group (2023-2025). SDG4 Youth & Student Network sponsored by UNESCO, international.
2021-present Founder and Director. Tanim Talino, Philippines.
Offered contextual support to 2k+ Filipino students in the pursuit of authentic scientific research; connected ~2k Filipino teachers and research professionals in an online virtual community of practice. Conducted multi-city outreach events for student and teacher training. Generated 100k+ combined social media followers.
2021 Regional Coordinator. National Science and Technology Week, Philippines.
Planned, coordinated and implemented participation from schools in 11 cities in concurrent national activities.
Journals reviewed for
Science & Education
Journal of Chemical Education
ECNU Review of Education
Advocacy and Position Papers
Dolino, L.G., & Chew, J. (under review). The youth as leaders toward artificial intelligence in education. Prepared through SDG4 Youth & Student Network and submitted to UNESCO.
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.
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.
MEMBERSHIP
American Educational Research Association
Association for Science Teacher Education
National Research Council of the Philippines
PRESS, VISIBILITY AND MENTIONS
“Doctoral student wins people’s choice award”. Indiana University Bloomington School of Education. February 16, 2026. https://education.indiana.edu/news/2026/jan-jun/2026-02-16-doctoral-student-wins-peoples-choice-award.html
“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. https://www.unesco.org/sdg4education2030/en/articles/byte-size-brilliance-listening-youth-and-students-during-unescos-first-international-day-digital