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
Exploring the Impact of AI Tools on Pre-Service Teachers' AI Literacy and Prompt Literacy | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Exhibit Hall Level, Exhibit Hall F - Poster Session
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Zilu Jiang
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School of 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.
Zilu Jiang
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School of Education

Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.

8 to 9:30 a.m. MT
Equity Ethics: A New Tool for Measuring and Promoting Justice in STEM Fields | 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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Shelly Engelman
Research Consultant, Johns Hopkins School of Education
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Binh Chi Bui
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Ebony McGee, PhD
Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Counseling & Human Development, Postsecondary Education, Social Context of Education, Urban Education

Shelly Engelman
Research Consultant, Johns Hopkins School of Education
Binh Chi Bui
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School of Education

8 to 9:30 a.m. MT
Invisibility and Resilience: Black Women Leaders in Higher Education | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
9:50 to 11:20 a.m. MT
A Quantitative Synthesis of Outcomes of Educational Technology Approaches in K-12 Mathematics | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Terrace Level, Bluebird Ballroom Room 2B
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Jennifer Morrison, PhD
Associate Research Professor
Deputy Director of Evaluation Research, Center for Research and Reform in EducationAffiliation
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Robert Slavin, PhD
In Memoriam
School of Education Distinguished Professor and Director
AFFILIATION
Center Research and Reform in Education -
Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.
Jennifer Morrison, PhD
Associate Research Professor
Deputy Director of Evaluation Research, Center for Research and Reform in Education
Affiliation
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Educational Technology, Learning & Instruction, Research, Evaluation & Assessment

Robert Slavin, PhD
In Memoriam
School of Education Distinguished Professor and Director
AFFILIATION
Center Research and Reform in Education

Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.

9:50 to 11:20 a.m. MT
Exploring the Influence of Mobile Phone Usage on the Cognitive Development of Rural Children | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
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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
Wenrui Huang
PhD Student
Cohort
2020
Research Interests
Sociology of education; STEM education; Social stratification and mobility; Quantitative, computational, and spatial techniques

11:40 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. MT
User-Unfriendly: Examining IEP User Experience | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 2-3
1:30 to 3 p.m. MT
The Development and Evaluation of a Generative Artificial Intelligence Agent: MathPal | The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Exhibit Hall Level, Exhibit Hall F - Poster Session
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Zilu Jiang
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School of 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.
Zilu Jiang
Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins School of Education

Learning and Instruction
We study the many factors that contribute to optimal learning outcomes, aiming to make classrooms more engaging, inclusive, and effective.

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