Her current project, Water What-ifs, on which she collaborated with Lisa Grable, a fellow graduate student, focuses on the collection of water quality data and its use in the classroom to create an inquiry type learning environment. The web site also provides online tutorials for teachers as a form of professional development. 

Additionally, April's research interests include gender equity in the science classroom, inquiry-based science experimentation, and technology-enhanced learning using web-based projects and MBL and CBL technology.