About

About the Research Group

The mission of the Making Data Science Count Research Group research group is to leverage the collective efforts of its members to study science education, computer and data science education, and educational technology–and other domains. This group will be dynamic and inclusive in its work (due to the expertise members bring and valuing of that expertise). The group studies both K-12 and post-secondary and informal learning and uses a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to do so.

People

Faculty

Joshua M. Rosenberg, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
· Personal website

Doctoral Students

Cody Pritchard — Ph.D. student, TPTE
Bio: Former teacher, coach, and curriculum director; loves reading, climbing, and time with partner & dog.

Emily McDonald — Ph.D. student, TPTE
Bio: Chattanooga HS math teacher researching ed-tech, data science in math, and the brain science of learning.

Hanhui Bao — Ph.D. student, Learning, Design, & Technology
Bio: Johns Hopkins alum, avid reader, future puppy (or kitten!) parent.

Wei (“Vino”) Wang — Ph.D. student, Learning, Design, & Technology
Bio: Studies ICT policy & AI adoption in education; fascinated by all things ChatGPT.

Alumni / Graduates

Amanda Hendricks — Ph.D. student, TPTE
Bio: Place-based-learning enthusiast who “really digs being outside.”

Sarah Narvaiz, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology & Research
Survey research · Psychometrics · QuantCrit · Equity
Bio: Sarah’s research centers on survey design, psychometrics, and QuantCrit methods to support underserved and under-represented learners. Away from work she enjoys powerlifting and community service.

Maryrose Weatherton, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Bio: Maryrose gardens, rock-climbs, and hangs out with her dogs (Poppy & Bug) when she’s not digging into data.

Rita Swartzentruber
M.S. in Math Education, UT Knoxville
Bio: Runner, hiker, mountain-biker, and swim coach who loves the outdoors with husband Ryan & dog Collin.

Kebba Nyama Leigh
B.S. candidate in Data Science
Bio: Memphis-born musician, language-learner, gamer, and budding entrepreneur.