Faculty Research Seminars

Previous Seminars:

Dr. April Yee, University of Pennsylvania
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
10:00-11:15 am
126 Voorhies
“Major Decisions: How Social Class and Universities Shape Undergraduate Achievement”
Research Area: Higher Education

Dr. Francisco Martorell, RAND Corporation
Monday, January 27, 2014
9:00-10:15 am
126 Voorhies
“College Developmental Education”
Research Area: Higher Education

Dr. Antonieta Avila, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
10:00-11:15 am
Garrison Room, Memorial Union
“Aprendiendo Ciencias: Learning Science in Two Languages”
Research Area: Elementary Science

Dr. Ingrid Weiland, University of Louisville
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
10:00-11:15 am
Garrison Room, Memorial Union
“Preparing Elementary Teachers to Teach Evidence-Based Scientific Explanation to Promote the Development of 21st Century Skills”
Research Area: Elementary Science

Dr. Kristina Tank, University of Minnesota,Twin Cities
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
10:00-11:15 am
Garrison Room, Memorial Union
“Examining Student Learning Through the Integration of Science, Engineering and Literature”
Research Area: Elementary Science

Dr. Julie Figueroa, California State University, Sacramento
Thursday, February 6, 2014
9:00-10:15 am
Garrison Room, Memorial Union
“Understanding the Latino Male Perception and Practice in Higher Education”
Research Area: Higher Education

Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, University of Texas, Austin
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
10:00-11:15 am
Garrison Room, Memorial Union
“Access and Equity in Assessment for Students from Diverse Backgrounds”
Research Area: Educational Assessment

Dr. Emily Penner, University of California, Irvine
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
9:00-10:15 am
126 Voorhies
“Teaching For All? Variation in the Effect of Teach For America”
Research Area: Educational Assessment

Dr. Megan Welsh, University of Connecticut
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
9:00-10:15 am
126 Voorhies
“Grading as a Reform Effort: Do Standards-Based Grades
Converge With Test Scores?”
Research Area: Educational Assessment

Dr. Marcela Cuellar, UC Los Angeles
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
9:00-10:15 am
DeCarli Room, Memorial Union (2nd Floor)
“Enhancing Latina/o Student Success:  The Impact of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Emerging HSIs, and Non-HSIs”
Research Area: Higher Education