March 17, 2026
Her presentation, âJourney Mapping for Intervention Evaluation: Paraeducator Journeys in Mathematics: A professional development model in prek to grade 3 math classrooms,â will draw from her research on education about developing an education model for school paraeducators
March 17, 2026
The National Academiesâ Action Collaborative on Education and Workforce Trajectories in Tech has established this distinguished Network to help bridge theory and practice while addressing emerging challenges in the tech sector. As part of this volunteer community of trusted experts, Maria will contribute valuable insights on technological advancements and support member organizations through knowledge-sharing and mentorship.
March 13, 2026
A new article, âValidating game-based learning assessment of studentsâ computational thinking practices using Bayesian networks and machine-learning based detectors,â by Elizabeth Rowe, Russell G. Almond, and Ma Victoria Almeda has been published in the Journal of Research on Technology in Education. The study uses data from 716 students to examine how 51²è¹Ý’s digital game Zoombinis can support assessment of computational thinking practicesâproblem decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design. Download the article here.
March 12, 2026
51²è¹Ý researchers will present two sessions at the upcoming Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) Conference, highlighting work on research synthesis and Indigenous pathways in STEM.
March 12, 2026
Dr. Mia Ong will present at the APS Global Physics Summit on March 16 (3:30â4:06 PM) with a talk titled âThe Double Bind in Physics Education: Intersectionality, Equity, and Belonging for Women of Color.â