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Doctoral Dissertation: Jeanne McClure

Jeanne McClure. Title: Unveiling the Power of Learning Analytics: Investigating Cognitive Engagement through a Multifaceted Lens. Under the direction of Dr. Shiyan Jiang. Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024. Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Zoom link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/92396311942?pwd=S2IyczgwZHZQMFFPN0ZqZzBKNDZnZz09

Doctoral Dissertation: Kristofer Graham

Kristofer Graham. Title: Unveiling the Veil: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Political Influence on the 2021 North Carolina Social Studies Standards. Under the direction of Dr. Meghan Manfra. Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Zoom link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/94432578606?pwd=OEY2SDhSYk1DRVNvd0V5S1FmTkJUdz09

Doctoral Dissertation: Danielle Moloney Gallagher

Danielle Moloney Gallagher. Title: Zooming Out and Zooming In: Opportunities for Mathematics Teacher Learning through Interactions with Data. Under the direction of Dr. Temple Walkowiak. Date: Monday, May 13, 2024. Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Location: Center for Technology and Innovation Building, Room 333. Zoom link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/94184245905

Doctoral Dissertation: Natalia Yanez Castillo

Natalia Yanez Castillo Title: Third-Grade Teachers Attending to Context in the Mathematics Classroom to Empower All Students: A Mixed-Methods Study. Under the direction of Dr. Temple Walkowiak and Dr. Jonee Wilson Date: Monday, June 10, 2024 Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Location: Center for Technology and Innovation Building, Room 333 Zoom link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/94604422349?pwd=RWJBV1ZMdGtrMmZmY3VRb0JHMll3Zz09 Meeting ID: 946…

Doctoral Dissertation: Anthony Dell Tolin

Dissertation Title: An Investigation of Community College Student's Understanding and Use of Critical Thinking During Summative Assessments. Under the direction of Dr. Jessica DeCuir-Gunby and Dr. Margaret Blanchard. Date: Monday, June 24, 2024. Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Zoom link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/93505866991?pwd=5WCVf8Pmh3Mamo24msZnjXLG5vaqM7.1

Doctoral Dissertation: Bethany Lewis

Bethany Lewis. Title: Advancing Elementary Multilingual Learners: An Investigation of Writing Research, Teacher Experiences, and Genre-Based Compositions. Under the direction of Dr. Angela Wiseman and Dr. Jackie Relyea. Date: Friday, March 7, 2025. Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm. Location: Teaching and Visualization Lab, Hunt Library, Room 4505. Zoom Link: Please contact the advisor for the link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Doreen Mushi

Doreen Mushi. Title: Exploring the Development of Learning Analytics Skills in STEM Education Researchers: An Instrumental Case Study of a Community of Practice. Under the direction of Dr. Kevin Oliver and Dr. Shiyan Jiang. Date: Monday, March 17, 2025. Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Zoom Link: Email advisor for the link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Tiara Griffis

Tiara Griffis. Title: Despite Good Intentions: Understanding Narcissistic Parenting Behaviors and its Impacts on Involvement, Engagement, and Relationships within School Contexts. Under the direction of Dr. Micha Jeffries. Date: Monday, March 17, 2025. Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Location: Remote. Zoom Link: Please contact the advisor for the link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Katie Peachey

Katie Peachey. Title: “A Word from the Herd”: A Social Design-Based Study Exploring Humanizing Writing Communities in an Out-of-School Space. Under the direction of Dr. Crystal Chen Lee. Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm. Location: The Friday Institute, 109 BBT Room. Zoom Link: Please contact the advisor for the link.

Doctoral Dissertation: Corina De La Torre

Corina De La Torre. Title: Race, Education, and Systemic Barriers: Examining the Psychological and Structural Dimensions of Educational Inequity. Under the direction of Dr. Christy M. Byrd. Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025. Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Location: Center for Technology & Innovation Building, Room 325. Zoom Link: Please contact the advisor for the…