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 2025 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 2025 program page for the latest information.
8 to 9:30 a.m. MT
Leveraging State Longitudinal Data in Maryland to Examine Longer-Term Effects of Multi-Tiered PBIS | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 4
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Elise Pas
Research Professor, Mental Health Faculty, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
Elise Pas
Research Professor, Mental Health Faculty, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
8 to 9:30 a.m. MT
Mapping High School STEM-Peer Communities: A Network Analysis of STEM Course Taking and Educational Pathways | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Exhibit Hall Level, Exhibit Hall F - Poster Session
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Lingxin Hao
Professor, Sociology, Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
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Wenrui Huang
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Sociology of education; STEM education; Social stratification and mobility; Quantitative, computational, and spatial techniques
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Lingxin Hao
Professor, Sociology, Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Wenrui Huang
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Sociology of education; STEM education; Social stratification and mobility; Quantitative, computational, and spatial techniques
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
9:50 to 11:20 a.m. MT
Predicting College Delay Among Racially Minoritized Students: A Capital Perspective. | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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Binh Chi Bui
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School 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
Binh Chi Bui
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
9:50 to 11:20 a.m. MT
Harnessing Social Media for Advancing Racial Equity and Inclusivity in STEM | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 1
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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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Devin White
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
STEM Education; Black STEMmers; Critical Theories of Race; Learning and Gaming
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Shelly Engelman
Research Consultant, Johns Hopkins School of Education
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Joy Kika
Student, Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business
Ebony McGee, PhD
Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Counseling & Human Development, Postsecondary Education, Social Context of Education, Urban Education
Devin White
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
STEM Education; Black STEMmers; Critical Theories of Race; Learning and Gaming
Shelly Engelman
Research Consultant, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Joy Kika
Student, Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business
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Kerim Bali
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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
Kerim Bali
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
9:50 to 11:20 a.m. MT
Opportunities for Collective Action: Reorienting Our Justice Signposts Toward Restoration, Reclamation, And Reparation | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Terrace Level, Bluebird Ballroom Room 2F
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Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, 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
Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, 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
9:50 to 11:20 a.m. MT
Research as Restorative Practice: Reparative and Recognitive Approaches to Critical Participatory Inquiry | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Terrace Level, Bluebird Ballroom Room 2F
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Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, 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
Meagan Call-Cummings, PhD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Measurement & Research Methodologies, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, 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
9:50 to 11:20 a.m. MT
Teaching Statistics with Honesty: A Quant/Crit Approach | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 1
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Rebecca Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
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Rachel McClam
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Teacher training; Teacher growth and development; Improving student outcomes via equitable teaching practices; STEM education
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Andrea Ochoa
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
English learners; Bilingual education; Race and diversity; Low-income students
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Noah Nelson
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Black social movements; Black youth; Grassroots organizing; Education for Black students; Black liberation
Rebecca Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
Rachel McClam
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Teacher training; Teacher growth and development; Improving student outcomes via equitable teaching practices; STEM education
Andrea Ochoa
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
English learners; Bilingual education; Race and diversity; Low-income students
Noah Nelson
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Black social movements; Black youth; Grassroots organizing; Education for Black students; Black liberation
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Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
1:45 to 3:15 p.m. MT
Breaking Barriers: Surviving and Thriving in Professions Education | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 110
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Toni (Antoinette Sapet) Ungaretti, PhD
Assistant Professor
Director, Education in the Health Professions ProgramAffiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education in the Health Professions
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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.
Toni (Antoinette Sapet) Ungaretti, PhD
Assistant Professor
Director, Education in the Health Professions Program
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Education in the Health Professions
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
3:35 to 5:05 p.m. MT
Curious New Perspective on Learning Across Difference: The Impact of Curiosity on Social Perspective-taking | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Terrace Level, Bluebird Ballroom Room 3C
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Hunter Gehlbach, PhD
Professor
Faculty Lead, PhD ProgramAffiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Measurement & Research Methodologies
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Lindi Shepard
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Place-based education; Environmental literacy; Inquiry-based learning; Cognition & learning; Teacher education
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Emily Branch
Student, Johns Hopkins School 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
Hunter Gehlbach, PhD
Professor
Faculty Lead, PhD Program
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Measurement & Research Methodologies
Lindi Shepard
PhD Student
Cohort
2023
Research Interests
Place-based education; Environmental literacy; Inquiry-based learning; Cognition & learning; Teacher education
Emily Branch
Student, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
3:35 to 5:05 p.m. MT
The Numbers and the Narrative: A Mixed Methods Approach to Literature Synthesis Using Disproportionality | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 110
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Rebecca Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
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Logan McDermott
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Outcomes and opportunities for students with disabilities
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Sarah Caroleo
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Educator development & capacity-building; Equity; Gifted & advanced education; Curriculum & instruction; K-12 policy
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Rachel McClam
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Teacher training; Teacher growth and development; Improving student outcomes via equitable teaching practices; STEM education
Rebecca Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Center for Safe and Healthy Schools, Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education, Special Education
Logan McDermott
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Outcomes and opportunities for students with disabilities
Sarah Caroleo
PhD Student
Cohort
2021
Research Interests
Educator development & capacity-building; Equity; Gifted & advanced education; Curriculum & instruction; K-12 policy
Rachel McClam
PhD Student
Cohort
2022
Research Interests
Teacher training; Teacher growth and development; Improving student outcomes via equitable teaching practices; STEM education
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Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
Measurement and Research Methodologies
Guided by rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we aim to advance the field of education research.
5:25 to 6:55 p.m. MT
Innovative Literacy Instruction for Disabled Students | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
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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.
Alexandra Shelton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Innovative Teaching & Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Special Education
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
5:25 to 6:55 p.m. MT
Socioenvironmental Factors Shaping Persistence and Post-Secondary Plans of Underrepresented Minority High School Students in STEM | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Meeting Room Level, Room 711
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Alexis Daniels
Baltimore OST Program Administrator, Center for Educational Outreach, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
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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
Alexis Daniels
Baltimore OST Program Administrator, Center for Educational Outreach, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
Social Context of Education
We investigate how social and cultural factors — including ethnicity, race, class, gender, sexuality, and religion — impact learning
5:25 to 6:55 p.m. MT
Effects of an Early Warning System on Attendance and Performance Outcomes for Elementary and Middle School Students | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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Marcia Davis, PhD
Associate Professor (Research)
Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Director of Research, Baltimore Education Research ConsortiumAffiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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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.
Marcia Davis, PhD
Associate Professor (Research)
Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Director of Research, Baltimore Education Research Consortium
Affiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Schools
We use data-driven insights to assess and improve the effectiveness of policies and programs.
5:25 to 6:55 p.m. MT
Implementation of the Skills for Secondary Success (4S) Program | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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Martha Abele Mac Iver, PhD
Associate Professor
Associate Dean of ResearchAffiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Marcia Davis, PhD
Associate Professor (Research)
Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Director of Research, Baltimore Education Research ConsortiumAffiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Martha Abele Mac Iver, PhD
Associate Professor
Associate Dean of Research
Affiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Marcia Davis, PhD
Associate Professor (Research)
Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
Director of Research, Baltimore Education Research Consortium
Affiliation
Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Curriculum Studies
Our interdisciplinary approach encompasses curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
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