Student Information
Undergraduate Student
Educational Studies
MaryLouFulton Teachers College
Long Bio
Dean Frias is the Informal STEM Program Coordinator at the Center for Innovation in Informal STEM Learning (CIISL) within the School for the Future of Innovation in Society.
With over 10 years of experience in the Informal STEM Education field, Dean has helped develop and distribute educational offerings and professional development related to Earth & Space STEM and Sustainability-related content.
Dean was previously with the SEA LIFE Aquariums, the National Marine Educators Association, and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Along with his program coordinator duties within CIISL, Dean also serves as a team member within the National Informal STEM Education Network, and the 2023/2024 co-chair for the Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee for the College of Global Futures.
Honors / Awards
School for the Future of Innovation in Society - 2022 Director's Service Award. For work within justice, equity, diversity and inclusion among faculty, staff and students.
School for the Future of Innovation in Society - 2023 Staff Impact Award.
Professional Associations
National Informal STEM Educators Network, Association of Science and Technology Centers, Arizona Association for Environmental Education, National Marine Educators Association, Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science, Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association, IKEA Family Member, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Association of Children's Museums