The American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting stands as the world’s largest gathering of education researchers, spotlighting groundbreaking and innovative studies. With over 2,500 sessions available, the 2024 Annual Meeting promises a dynamic experience, offering opportunities to glean insights from prominent scholars, explore the latest research, and cultivate professional connections.
The Johns Hopkins School of Education is thrilled to announce that over 50 of our faculty, staff, and students are showcasing their work at this year’s conference. Below, we’ve spotlighted our distinguished speakers. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend their presentations and uncover the impactful contributions from our community.
This information is subject to change. Please visit the AERA Annual Meeting 2024 program page for the latest information.
9 to 10:30 a.m. ET
Fundamental principles of complex Choosing Opportunities: Reducing Educational Inequalities With Choice Neighborhoods, Wrap-Around Services, and Case Management systems as windows into interrogating racism and its systems | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 3, Room 301
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Odis Johnson, Jr., PhD
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Director, Institute in Critical Quantitative, Computational, and Mixed MethodologiesAffiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Social Context of Education
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Odis Johnson, Jr., PhD
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Director, Institute in Critical Quantitative, Computational, and Mixed Methodologies
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Social Context of Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
9 to 10:30 a.m. ET
Race and Gender Dynamics in STEM Co-Authorship Networks: Insights From Social Network Analysis | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 3, Room 302
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Ebony McGee, PhD
Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Counseling & Human Development, Postsecondary Education, Social Context of Education, Urban Education
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Ebony McGee, PhD
Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Counseling & Human Development, Postsecondary Education, Social Context of Education, Urban Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
9 to 10:30 a.m. ET
Student agency in restorative justice: An ethnographic analysis of a predominantly Black high school | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Olivia Marcucci, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education, Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Social Context of Education
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Olivia Marcucci, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education, Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Social Context of Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
9 to 10:30 a.m ET
Therapy Effectiveness in China: A Five-Years Content Analysis | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 4, Room 411
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Yiying Xiong, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Counseling & Educational Studies
Expertise
Counseling & Human Development
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Zilin Chang
Counseling Student
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Yiying Xiong, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Counseling & Educational Studies
Expertise
Counseling & Human Development
Zilin Chang
Counseling Student
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
9 to 10:30 a.m. ET
Examining success rate disproportionalities for Black female students in a graduate school teacher preparation program | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Ranjini Mahinda JohnBull, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Mind, Brain, & Teaching
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Deborah Hollick
Director, Teach For America
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Ranjini Mahinda JohnBull, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Mind, Brain, & Teaching
Deborah Hollick
Director, Teach For America
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
10:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. ET
"We're being erased, and nobody's talking about that": Policy actors’ racialized interpretations of state takeover of school boards of 3 Black districts | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 110B
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Olivia Marcucci, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education, Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Social Context of Education
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Educational Policy and Politics
Our work influences and assesses the effectiveness of policies and practices that improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion in education.
Olivia Marcucci, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education, Center for Safe and Healthy Schools
Expertise
Social Context of Education
Educational Policy and Politics
Our work influences and assesses the effectiveness of policies and practices that improve equity, accessibility, and inclusion in education.
10:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. ET
Mastering the Tools: Evaluating Machine Learning Tools for Screening in Educational Systematic Reviews (Poster 37) | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall A
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Qiyang Zhang
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference
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Amanda Neitzel (Inns), PhD
Assistant Professor
Deputy Director of Evidence Research, Center for Research and Reform in EducationAffiliation
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Qiyang Zhang
PhD Graduate
Graduation Year
2024
Research Interests
Evidence-based education; Research synthesis; Health and education; Meta-analysis; Causal inference
Amanda Neitzel (Inns), PhD
Assistant Professor
Deputy Director of Evidence Research, Center for Research and Reform in Education
Affiliation
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
12:40 to 2:10 p.m. ET
The Effects of Home STEM Activities: Examining English Language Academic Outcomes of Dual-Language Kindergarteners | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Floor: Level 4, Room 415
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Jun Wang
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Bilingualism; Childhood education; Meta-analysis; SEL
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Jun Wang
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Bilingualism; Childhood education; Meta-analysis; SEL
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
12:40 to 2:10 p.m. ET
An Exploration of Factors Impacting U.S. Academic Achievement in PISA 2015 and 2018 | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Claire Shin
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Teacher development; Executive functioning; Learning access; Social perspective taking; School reform; Race and diversity
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Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
Claire Shin
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Teacher development; Executive functioning; Learning access; Social perspective taking; School reform; Race and diversity
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
2:30 to 4 p.m. ET
Increasing Social Studies Teachers' Racial Literacy And Self-Efficacy For Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Jessica Nagourney
EdD Student
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Laura Quaynor, PhD
In Memoriam
Former Associate Professor and Chair
AFFILIATION
Advanced Studies in Education
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Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
Jessica Nagourney
EdD Student
Laura Quaynor, PhD
In Memoriam
Former Associate Professor and Chair
AFFILIATION
Advanced Studies in Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
4:20 to 5:50 p.m ET
Blackwomen STEM Entrepreneurs Networking for a Future Community | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 200, Exhibit Hall B
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Ebony McGee, PhD
Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Counseling & Human Development, Postsecondary Education, Social Context of Education, Urban Education
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Zariah Nicole
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Anti-racism; Equity; Fugitivity; Black folx; Black language
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Devin White
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
STEM Education; Black STEMmers; Critical Theories of Race; Learning and Gaming
Ebony McGee, PhD
Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Counseling & Human Development, Postsecondary Education, Social Context of Education, Urban Education
Zariah Nicole
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Anti-racism; Equity; Fugitivity; Black folx; Black language
Devin White
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
STEM Education; Black STEMmers; Critical Theories of Race; Learning and Gaming
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