Research in Action | A podcast for faculty & higher education professionals on research design, methods, productivity & more
Research in Action is a weekly podcast by Oregon State University Ecampus, a national leader in online education. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Katie Linder, OSU Ecampus research director, who discusses topics and issues related to research in higher education with experts across a range of disciplines and institutions. Guests share their expertise on qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods, personal experiences as researchers, best practices, and organizational and productivity strategies. Listen and learn how you can make a difference through your research. ecampus.oregonstate.edu/podcast.
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[From the Archives] Ep 169: Dr. Helen Kara on Research Ethics
12/21/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 169: Dr. Helen Kara on Research Ethics
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Helen Kara, Director of We Research It Ltd, who has been an independent researcher since 1999 and writes and teaches on research methods. She is the author of Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide (Policy Press, 2015). She is not, and never has been, an academic, though she has learned to speak the language. In 2015, Helen was the first fully independent researcher to be conferred as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. She is also a Visiting Fellow at the UK’s National Centre for Research Methods. Her latest book is Research Ethics in the Real World: Euro-Western and Indigenous Perspectives (Policy Press, 2018). Segment 1: Research Ethics [00:00-20:58] In this first segment, Helen shares about her recent book on research ethics. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Kara, H. (2015). . Bristol, UK: Policy Press. Kara, H. (2018). . Bristol, UK: Policy Press. Segment 2: Researching Independently [20:59-35:31] In segment two, Helen shares about her experience being a long-term independent researcher. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 122: Dr. Rebekah Willson on Grounded Theory
12/07/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 122: Dr. Rebekah Willson on Grounded Theory
On this episode, Katie is Joined by Dr. Rebekah Willson, a Lecturer in Information Science in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. Originally from Canada, she obtained her PhD from Charles Sturt University in Australia in 2016. Her dissertation focused on the experience of individuals transitioning from doctoral student to early career academic. Her main area of research is in information behavior including what information individuals need and how they find, share, and use that information — particularly in the workplace. Her latest research examines the precarity in modern universities and the influence that has on the information behaviour of academics on short-term contracts. For more information and her CV, please go to Segment 1: Information Behavior Research [00:00-12:25] In this first segment, Rebekah describes her research in information behavior. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Segment 2: Grounded Theory [12:26-24:27] In segment two, Rebekah shares some of her experiences using grounded theory as a methodology. Segment 3: Researching Academics in Transition [24:28-36:57] In segment three, Rebekah shares about her most recent research on academics on short-term contracts. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 136: Dr. Rebecca Thomas on Dissertation Writing
11/23/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 136: Dr. Rebecca Thomas on Dissertation Writing
On today’s episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Rebecca Thomas, who is currently a postdoctoral scholar for the Ecampus Research Unit at Oregon State University. She recently earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA), where she successfully defended her dissertation on aggressive behavior in college students’ friends with benefits relationships in July 2018. Prior to UTSA, she earned an M.S. in Instructional Psychology & Technology from Brigham Young University (BYU). She is excited to apply her training and experience in study design, participant recruitment, and dissemination obtained at UTSA in combination with her previous experience on student success at BYU, in her new role as a postdoctoral scholar. Segment 1: Choosing a Dissertation Topic [00:00-11:25] In this first segment, Becca shares about her experience choosing a dissertation topic. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Bolker, J. (1998). . New York: Henry Holt and Company, LLC. Boyle Single, P. (2009). . Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing. Roberts, C. M. (2010). . Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin. Segment 2: Getting the Dissertation Done [11:26-22:28] In segment two, Becca shares productivity strategies for writing a dissertation. Segment 3: Post-dissertation Dissemination [22:29-36:32] In segment three, Becca shares her plans for disseminating her dissertation results. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: RIA # 106: Rocco, T. S., Hatcher, G. T., & Associates. (2011). . San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 170: Dr. Larry Rosen on Technology and the Brain
11/09/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 170: Dr. Larry Rosen on Technology and the Brain
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Larry Rosen, Professor Emeritus and past chair of the psychology department at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He is a research psychologist recognized as an international expert in the “Psychology of Technology.” Over the past 30-plus years, Dr. Rosen and his colleagues have examined reactions to technology among more than 100,000 people in the United States and in 22 other countries. His latest book, The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World (MIT Press, 2016), won the PROSE Award for neuroscience. Dr. Rosen has been featured extensively in television, print, and radio media and has been a commentator on 60 Minutes, The Daily Show, Good Morning America, NPR, and CNN. Dr. Rosen has four children including one in the iGeneration, one in the Net Generation and two in Generation X and four grandchildren to watch growing up with technology. For fun he creates works of art from old computer technology, clocks and early rock and roll music. In his free time he enjoys reading international intrigue novels, fiddling with his newest geek toy, going to independent films, and trying to find ways to keep his Humanware safe from the technology vying for his attention. His website is Segment 1: Technology and the Brain [00:00-18:53] In this first segment, Larry describes some of his research on the effect of technology on the brain. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Gazzaley, A., & Rosen, L. (2016). . Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Learn more about Dr. Larry Rosen on his website: Weil, M. M., & Rosen, L. D. (1997). . New Jersey: Wiley. Segment 2: Multitasking in the Classroom [18:54-37:11] In segment two, Larry shares about his research study on multitasking in the classroom. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: (fNIRS) To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From th Archives] Ep 158: Dr. Steven Camicia on Democratic Education
10/26/2020
[From th Archives] Ep 158: Dr. Steven Camicia on Democratic Education
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Steven Camicia, an associate professor of social studies education at Utah State University. His research focuses on curriculum and instruction in the areas of perspective consciousness and social justice as they relate to critical democratic education. The term “critical” modifies “democratic education” in order to focus upon the attributes of power, inclusion, and recognition in democratic education. He was awarded an American Educational Studies Association 2017 Critics’ Choice Book Award for his book entitled, Critical Democratic Education and LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum: Opportunities and Constraints. In his book, he examines how the contexts in Utah and California might influence what can and cannot be said in classrooms about LGBTQ individuals and issues. His research has been published in scholarly journals such as Theory and Research in Social Education, The Social Studies, Social Studies Research and Practice, International Journal of Social Studies Research, Journal of Teaching and Teacher Education, the Journal of Public Deliberation, and the London Review of Education. He is a former associate editor of Theory and Research in Social Education. His research interests stemmed from his experiences as a former elementary school teacher. Segment 1: Researching Democratic Education [00:00-13:50] In this first segment, Steven shares some of his projects focused on researching democratic education. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Butler, J. (2006). . New York: Verso. Camicia, S. P. (2007). Deliberating immigration policy: Locating instructional materials within global and multicultural perspectives. 35(1), 96-111. Camicia, S. P. (2009). Teaching the Japanese American internment: A case study of social studies curriculum conflict and change. , 33(1), 113-132. Camicia, S. P. (2012). An ethics of recognition in global and teacher education: Looking through queer and postcolonial Lenses. , 4(1), 25-35. Camicia, S. P. (2016). . New York: Routledge. Hess, D. E., & McAvoy, P. (2015). . New York: Routledge. Mouffe, C. (2000). . London: Verso. Parker, W. C. (2004). Diversity, globalization, and democratic education: Curriculum possibilities. In J. A. Banks (Ed.), (pp. 433-458). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Segment 2: Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice [13:51-23:21] In segment two, Steven discusses how his research includes an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and social justice. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Au, W. (2012). . New York: Routledge. Banks, J. A. (1996). The cannon debate, knowledge construction, and multicultural education. In J. A. Banks (Ed.), (pp. 3-29). New York: Teacher College Press. Benhabib, S. (2002). . Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. Harding, S. (1995). “Strong objectivity”: A response to the new objectivity question. , 104(3), 331-349. Parker, W. C. (Ed.) (1996). . Albany, NY: State University of New York Press. Camicia, S. P., & Knowles, R. T. (forthcoming). Education for Democracy: A Renewed Approach to Civic Inquiries for Social Justice. Charlotte, NC Information Age Publishing, Inc. Camicia, S. P. (forthcoming). LGBTQ Inclusion and Exclusion in State Social Studies Standards: Implications for Critical Democratic Education. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue. Camicia, S. P. (forthcoming). Disturbing Democratic Education: Rethinking Power, Inclusion, and Recognition. Segment 3: Helping Students Understand Political Discourses [23:22-33:28] In segment three, Steven describes his most recent project on using social studies to help students engage in political debates and discussions. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Young, I. M. (2002). . New York: Oxford University Press. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 128: Dr. Jesse Nelson on Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
10/12/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 128: Dr. Jesse Nelson on Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
On this episode, Katie is joined by Jesse Nelson, the Associate Provost for Academic Achievement at Oregon State University. He holds a doctorate in Education Policy Studies from Indiana University and an M.B.A. from Oregon State University. Professionally, he has worked at the University of Utah, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Central Washington University, and Oregon State University. Throughout his career, Jesse’s focus has centered on issues of teaching & learning, diversity & inclusivity, and student success. In addition to administrative responsibilities, Jesse thoroughly enjoys being in the classroom; he has taught graduate courses in research methods and higher education and undergraduate courses in leadership and student success. With his wife and two teenage sons, the family enjoys gardening, outdoor adventures, good books, and board games. Segment 1: Changes in Student Success Models [00:00-15:17] In this first segment, Jesse discusses some of the changes in student success models over time. Segment 2: Diversity, Inclusion and Student Success [15:18-26:22] In segment two, Jesse shares about how valuing diversity and inclusion can impact student success. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Papers on privilege by Dr. Peggy McIntosh: White privilege and male privilege: A personal account of coming to see correspondences through work on women’s studies (1988) White privilege: Unpacking the invisible knapsack (1989) Other resources mentioned by Dr. Nelson: Davis, M., Dias-Bowie, Y., Greenberg, K., Klukken, G., Pollio, H. R., Thomas, S. P., & Thompson, C. L. (2004). . The Journal of Higher Education, 75, 420-445. Segment 3: Diversity and Inclusion Practices for Online Classrooms [26:23-37:02] In segment three, Jesse discusses methods for prioritizing diversity and inclusion in the online classroom. HIP Bonus Clip #2 [18:30]: Communicating with Contributors In this second bonus clip for our “back to school” miniseries, Katie chats with her co-editor, Chrysanthemum Mattison Hayes, about their experiences communicating with contributors. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 88: Dr. Asao B. Inoue on Writing Assessment as Anti-racist Practice
09/28/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 88: Dr. Asao B. Inoue on Writing Assessment as Anti-racist Practice
On this episode, Katie is joined by Asao B. Inoue, Professor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Director of University Writing and the Writing Center at the University of Washington Tacoma, a member of the Executive Board of Council of Writing Program Administrators, and the Program Chair of the 2018 Conference on College Composition and Communication. Among his many articles and chapters on writing assessment and race and racism, his article, “Theorizing Failure in U.S. Writing Assessments” in RTE, won the 2014 CWPA Outstanding Scholarship Award. His co-edited collection, Race and Writing Assessment (2012), won the 2014 NCTE/CCCC Outstanding Book Award for an edited collection. His book, Antiracist Writing Assessment Ecologies: Teaching and Assessing for a Socially Just Future (2015) won the 2017 NCTE/CCCC Outstanding Book Award for a monograph and the 2015 CWPA Outstanding Book Award. In November of 2016, he guested co-edited a special issue of College English on writing assessment as social justice, and is currently finishing a co-edited collection on the same topic, as well as a book on labor-based grading contracts as socially just writing assessment. Segment 1: Alternative Modes of Writing Assessment [00:00-14:17] In this first segment, Asao shares about his research and experience with grade-less writing and grading contracts. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Inoue, A. B. (2014). Research in the Teaching of English, 48(3), 330-352. Inoue, A. B., & Poe, M. (Eds.). (2012). . New York: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc. Inoue, A. B. (2015). . Anderson, SC: Parlor Press. Kohn, A. (1993). . New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Segment 2: Writing Assessment as Anti-racist Practice [14:18-32:31] In segment two, Asao discusses his research on writing assessment as anti-racist practice. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 173: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Stephania Fregosi on Data and Methods in Sustainability Research
09/14/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 173: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Stephania Fregosi on Data and Methods in Sustainability Research
On this episode, guest host Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto is joined by Stephania Fregosi, Sustainability Analyst at Portland Community College. In her role, Stephania completes greenhouse gas inventories, the Sustainability, Tracking, and Rating system report, does research, and provides other support for the college. She earned her Master’s Degree in Environmental Law from the Vermont Law School and her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College. Stephania has worked in a variety of sustainability roles including sustainability coordination, project management, environmental assessment, community development, and environmental education. She has a passion for social justice, equity, and inclusion and recently served on the Diversity & Inclusion Committee as part of the advisory board of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Segment 1: Data use and Methods in Sustainability [00:00-16:47] In this first segment, Stephania discusses what data and methods she uses in her role as a sustainability analyst. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: (STARS) (IPCC) Segment 2: Analysis and Decision Making [16:48-35:38] In segment two, Stephania discusses data analysis and the role of data in her work. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: (EPA) Climate Council To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 160: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. Stephen Jenkins on Academic Advising Online
08/31/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 160: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. Stephen Jenkins on Academic Advising Online
On this episode, guest host Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto, is joined by Stephen Jenkins. Stephen is the Interim Executive Director of University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University. He has 18 years of experience in higher education student affairs at several institutions. Stephen recently completed his Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership – Post-secondary Education. For his dissertation, he studied the academic advising experiences and learning of online learners. Segment 1: Academic Advising for Online Learners [00:00-11:19] In this first segment, Stephen shares about the background research on online academic advising. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Curry, R. F. (1997). Academic advising in distance education (Doctoral dissertation). The College of William and Mary in Virginia. Retrieve from Moore, M. G. (Ed.). (2013). (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge. Segment 2: Methodological Approach [11:20-23:19] In segment two, Stephen discusses the theoretical background and methodological approach. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Crookston, B. B. (1972). A developmental view of academic advising as teaching, Journal of College Student Personnel, 13(1), 12-17. O’Banion, T. (1994). An academic advising model. NACADA Journal, 14(2), 10-16. Smith, C. L., & Allen, J. M. (2006). NACADA Journal 26(1), pp. 56-66. Segment 3: Overall Findings and Implications [23:20-38:50] In segment three, Stephen shares about his overall findings in his research on academic advising for online learners. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Smith, C. L., & Allen, J. M. (2006). NACADA Journal 26(1), pp. 56-66. Moore, M. G. (Ed.). (2013). (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 145: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. Mimi Recker on Learning Analytics and Big Data
08/17/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 145: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. Mimi Recker on Learning Analytics and Big Data
On this episode, guest host Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto is joined by Mimi Recker, a professor in the department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences at Utah State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. After a few years working as a software engineer in Silicon Valley (working on early Internet protocols), she earned her PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Mimi worked for two years at the Georgia Institute of Technology and for four years at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, before finally joining Utah State University in 1998. Mimi became Department Head of Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences in 2008, serving for 7 years. Her research focuses on helping the education sector take advantage of the benefits of cyber-learning and teaching. Over the years, this line of research, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Institute for Museum and Library Services, has involved a dynamic mix of faculty, post-docs, and graduate students from Utah State University, as well as colleagues from around the world. When not working, you might find her on skis, in a kayak, on a bike, or on a cliff, exploring the natural beauty around Logan. Segment 1: Learning Sciences and Analytics [00:00-19:10] In this first segment, Mimi discusses the field of learning sciences, learning analytics in higher education, and big vs. traditional data sets. Segment 2: Analyzing Big Data [19:10-35:06] In segment two, Mimi shares statistical approaches for analyzing big data sets and her research on LMS data. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 133: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. M. Brooke Robertshaw on Effect Sizes
08/03/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 133: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. M. Brooke Robertshaw on Effect Sizes
On this episode, Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto is joined by Brooke Robertshaw, PhD, an assistant professor and the assessment librarian at Oregon State University. Her current research interests revolve around the ethics of learning analytics with a particular interest in the contextual nature of quantitative methodologies. Brooke is a member of the Data Doubles team that is exploring student perspectives of learning analytics. She is passionate about quantitative literacy, social justice, and the intersection of the two. In her spare time, she enjoys whitewater and flat water kayaking, discovering ways to give voice to the voiceless of the diaspora in the Middle East, and traveling to Jordan to spend time with her dear friends there. Segment 1: The Importance of Effect Sizes [00:00-15:28] In this first segment, Brooke discusses effect sizes, how they are used, and why they are important. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: (APA) Segment 2: Best Practices for Using Effect Sizes [15:29-28:41] In segment two, Brooke discusses best practices for using effect sizes and resources to learn more. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Resources on effect sizes: Coe, R. (2002, September 12-14). . Paper presented at Annual Conference of the British Educational Research Association, University of Exeter, England. Dr. M. Brooke Robertshaw’s website: To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archive] Ep 116: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. Mary Kite on Validity, Sampling, and Meta-analysis
07/20/2020
[From the Archive] Ep 116: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. Mary Kite on Validity, Sampling, and Meta-analysis
On this episode, Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto is joined by Dr. Mary Kite. Mary Kite received her B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. from Purdue University. A social psychologist, she is currently Professor of Social Psychology at Ball State University. Strongly committed to psychology education at all levels, she is Past-President of The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP, APA Division 2); she has held a number of other leadership roles for STP. She also chaired the APA Presidential Task Force on Diversity Education Resources and is Past President of the Midwestern Psychological Association. She is a Fellow of APA Divisions 2, 8, 9, 35, & 44 and of the Association for Psychological Science and the Midwestern Psychological Association. She maintains an active research program in the area of stereotyping and prejudice, including co-authoring The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination (3e) with Bernard Whitley, Jr.; Kite and Whitley also co-authored Principles of Research in Behavioral Science (4e). Recognitions include the Charles L. Brewer Award for Distinguished Teaching in Psychology from the American Psychological Foundation (2014) and a Presidential Citation from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (2011). She was selected as a G. Stanley Hall Lecturer for the American Psychological Association in 2009 and was named a Minority Access National Role Model in 2007. Segment 1: External Validity [00:00-08:03] In this first segment, Dr. Kite discusses the importance of external validity in experimental research. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Kite, M. E., & Whitley, Jr., B. E.(2016). (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge. Kite, M. E., & Whitley, Jr., B. E. (2018). (4th ed.). New York: Routledge. Darley, J. M., & Latané, B. (1968). Bystander intervention in emergencies: Diffusion of responsibility. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 8, 377-383. Piliavin, I. M., Rodin, J., & Piliavin, J. A. (1969). Good Samaritanism: An underground phenomenon? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 13, 289-299. Segment 2: Sampling [08:04-18:12] In segment two, Dr. Kite discusses sampling issues in quantitative research methods. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Arnett, J. (2008). The neglected 95%: Why American psychology needs to become less American. American Psychologist, 67, 602-614. Fraley, R. C. (2007). Using the Internet for personality research. In R. W. Robins, R. C. Fraley, & R. F. Krueger (Eds.), Handbook of research methods in personality psychology (pp. 130-148). New York: Guilford. Henrich, J., Heine, S. J. & Norenzayan, A. (2010). The weirdest people in the world? Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 33, 61-135. Henry, P. J. (2008). College sophomores in the laboratory redux: Influences of a narrow data base on social psychology’s view of the nature of prejudice. Psychological Inquiry, 19, 49-71. Kraut, R., Olson, J., Banaji, M., Bruckman, A., Cohen, J., & Couper, M. (2004). Psychological research online: Report of Board of Scientific Affairs’ Advisory Group on the conduct of research on the Internet. American Psychologist, 59, 105-117. Rosenthal, R., & Rosnow, R. L. (1975). The volunteer subject. New York: Wiley. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 109: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Patrick Aldrich on Non-parametric Statistics
07/06/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 109: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Patrick Aldrich on Non-parametric Statistics
On this episode, Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto is joined by Patrick Aldrich. Patrick received his bachelor’s degree in Wildlife biology and a minor in Entomology from the University of California, Davis. After graduation, he spent 5 years in various field biology positions, studying a wide array subjects from Bowerbird mating systems in Australia to integrated pest management of ground squirrels in Northern California. He subsequently decided to return to school to pursue a PhD at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, where he studied the spatio-temporal variation of pollination networks in Hawaiian tropical dry forests. Following his graduate work, he was the project director for a project that used spatial analyses to study the random correspondence of fingerprint patterns. Through his work, he has acquired extensive experience in biostatistics. He is currently the data manager and statistician for the Oregon Quality Rating and Improvement System for early childhood and other projects at The Research Institute at Western Oregon University. He continues to apply parametric, non-parametric and likelihood methodologies to analyze various datasets associated with early childhood and educational research. Segment 1: Parametric vs. Non-parametric statistical tests [00:00-18:52] In this first segment, Patrick discusses the differences between parametric and non-parametric statistical tests and the best practices for using non-parametric tests. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: RIA # 91: Segment 2: Using non-parametric tests [18:53-33:31] In segment two, Patrick discusses how he uses non-parametric statistical tests in his research and how other researchers have used them. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Anderson, M. J. (2001). A new method for non-parametric multivariate analysis. Austral Ecology 26, 32-46. (QRIS) Additional resources on non-parametric statistics: Wasserman, Larry (2007). New York: Springer. Conover, W. J. (1999). (3rd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Siegel, S. & Castellan Jr., N. J. (1989). (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 91: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. William Marelich on the Applied Quantitative Perspective
06/22/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 91: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. William Marelich on the Applied Quantitative Perspective
n this episode, Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto is joined by Dr. William D. Marelich, a Professor of Psychology at California State University, Fullerton, and consulting statistician for Health Risk Reduction Projects, Integrative Substance Abuse Programs, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles. His research interests and publications address decision-making strategies in health settings, patient/provider interactions, HIV/AIDS, and statistical/methodological approaches in experimental and applied research. Dr. Marelich is coauthor of the book “The Social Psychology of Health: Essays and Readings” and is an Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Adolescence and Youth. He also has an interest in Sports Psychology with applications to baseball. Segment 1: Applied Quantitative Perspective [00:00-10:43] In this first segment, William discusses the applied quantitative perspective in research. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Marelich, W. D., & Erger, J. S. (Eds.). (2004). . Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. Segment 2: Key Quantitative Concepts [10:44-19:38] In segment two, William offers his perspective on key statistical concepts to understand for reading research reports and publications. Segment 3: On the Statistical Horizon [19:39-28:35] In segment three, William discusses statistical software and the concepts of p-hacking and p-curves. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: (free statistical software) Articles related to p-Curve and p-Hacking: Cumming, G. (2016). A primer on p-Hacking. MethodSpace. Retrieved from Bruns S. B., & Ioannidis, J. P. A. (2016). . PLoS ONE 11(2): e0149144. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0149144 To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 64: Dr. Kevin Ahern on Supporting Undergraduate Researchers
06/08/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 64: Dr. Kevin Ahern on Supporting Undergraduate Researchers
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Kevin Ahern, a Professor of Biochemistry/Biophysics who has taken a very non-traditional path to becoming a professor. A Beaver alum, Ahern received his Ph.D from OSU in 1986 and after post-doctoral work at UCSD, rejoined OSU as a business manager in 1989. Transitioning to the instructional ranks in 1995, Ahern served there until he was promoted from Senior Instructor to Professor in 2014, a rank he currently holds. Along the way, Ahern served as a scientific writer and editor with stints as contributing editor of Science Magazine, BioTechniques, and Genetic Engineering News. His YouTube instructional videos have over 4,000,000 views and his three open educational resource textbooks have saved students almost $50,000,000. Segment 1: Writing Creatively as a Researcher [00:00-11:58] In this first segment, Kevin shares about some of the creative writing he does as a scientist. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Dr. Kevin Ahern’s and Segment 2: Supporting Undergraduate Researchers [11:59-19:58] In segment two, Kevin shares his experience supporting undergraduate researchers. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Segment 3: Best Practices with Mentoring Undergraduate Researchers [19:59-31:16] In segment three, Kevin describes some strategies for effectively mentoring undergraduate researchers. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 86: Dr. Laura Gogia on Researching the Student Experience
05/26/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 86: Dr. Laura Gogia on Researching the Student Experience
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Laura Gogia. Laura Gogia, MD, PhD is an educational consultant, researcher, and designer specializing in program evaluation, digital learning, and higher education. She is the principal for Bandwidth Strategies, where she offers organizational development and creative support for institutions of higher and continuing education. She was formerly the associate director of the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and liaison for the Virginia Longitudinal Data System at the State Council for the Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV). Gogia earned her doctorate (PhD) in Education Research and Evaluation and her Medical Degree (MD), both at VCU. Segment 1: Researching the Student Experience [00:00-09:30] In this first segment, Laura discusses some of the variables for researching student experience. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: (AAC&U) RIA # 19: Segment 2: Sensemaker as a Research Tool [09:31-19:32] In segment two, Laura describes uses of SenseMaker in research on student experience. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Segment 3: Connected Learning and Learning Design [19:33-35:37] In segment three, Laura shares about her most recent research interests. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 72: Dr. John Fritz on Researching Course Design and Analytics
05/11/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 72: Dr. John Fritz on Researching Course Design and Analytics
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. John Fritz, an Associate Vice President for Instructional Technology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Working within UMBC’s Division of Information Technology, John is responsible for UMBC’s focused efforts in teaching, learning and technology, including learning analytics. He is also responsible for tier 1 (basic) user support including knowledge management. Previously, John served as UMBC’s Director of News & Online Information, and has more than 10 years’ experience as a public information officer, writer and editor in three University of Maryland campuses. John holds a Ph.D in Language, Literacy and Culture from UMBC, a Master’s degree in English (with an emphasis in rhetoric and composition) from the University of Maryland, College Park, a bachelor’s degree in English and religion from Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Maryland, and certificates in New Media Publishing from the University of Baltimore and Instructional Systems Design from UMBC. Segment 1: Faculty Course Design and Analytics [00:00-11:59] In this first segment, John shares about some of his research on Learning Management Systems (LMSs) In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Fritz, J., & Whitmer, J. (2017, February 27). Learning Analytics Research for LMS Course Design: Two Studies. EDUCAUSE Review Online. Retrieved from Segment 2: Adaptive and Personalized Learning [12:00-21:44] In segment two, John discusses the rise in adaptive and personalized learning platforms and what this means for research on student learning In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Edwards, M., Ford, C., Fritz, J., Johnson, D., Pugliese, L., & Birk. (2017). From Adaptive to Adaptable: The Next Generation for Personalized Learning | IMS Global Learning Consortium. IMS Global. Retrieved from Fritz, J. L. (2016). Using analytics to encourage student responsibility for learning and identify course designs that help (Ph.D.). University of Maryland, Baltimore County, United States — Maryland. Retrieved from Fritz, J. (2013). Using analytics at UMBC: Encouraging student responsibility and identifying effective course designs (Research Bulletin) (p. 11). Louisville, CO: Educause Center for Applied Research. Retrieved from Segment 3: The Art and Science of Nudge Analytics [21:45-34:05] In segment three, John shares about a new interest area for him: nudge analytics. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Thaler, R. H., & Sunstein, C.R. (2008). . New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. Glenn, D. (2010, February 7). , research shows. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Collection of articles by and about To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 124: Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh on Emotions and Teaching
04/27/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 124: Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh on Emotions and Teaching
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh, an Associate Professor of Psychology and Associate Director of the D’Amour Center for Teaching Excellence at Assumption College and author of The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion. Segment 1: Emotions and Teaching [00:00-12:53] In this first segment, Sarah discusses her research on emotions and teaching. Segment 2: Signing with a Literary Agent [12:54-23:52] In segment two, Sarah shares the process of signing with a literary agent. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Connect with Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh on Twitter: Cavanagh, S. R. (2016). . Morgantown, WV: West Virginia University Press. Sambuchino, C. (2015). . Blue Ash, OH: Writer’s Digest Books. RIA # 49: Segment 3: Helping Students Manage Negative Emotion States [23:53-35:22] In segment three, Sarah discusses her most recent research project. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: See page for more about her current research projects past and future conventions To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 90: Dr. Ben Hatton on Creativity and Research
04/13/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 90: Dr. Ben Hatton on Creativity and Research
In this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Ben Hatton, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and cross-appointed to the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) at the University of Toronto (UofT). Dr. Hatton is an engineer who obtained his Ph.D. in 2005 from the University of Toronto in the area of nanomaterials synthesis by self-assembly. He has worked extensively on the design, fabrication and properties of nano- and microstructured surfaces, for biomaterial applications, and worked at Harvard University for 5 years (as a postdoc and research associate) before coming to UofT in 2012. Dr. Hatton currently has >40 peer review publications and >50 presentations and conference abstracts, and is focused on investigating the relationships between nanocomposite structure and nanomaterial surface design on bacterial contamination of biomaterial surfaces. The Hatton group works on the synthesis of drug-silica nanomaterials for drug release, non-adhesive and non-fouling biomaterials, and nano/micro scale topography effects on cell binding and surface reactions. Dr. Hatton has over 15 patents (and applications), from his research work at UofT and Harvard University. Segment 1: Researching in Different Environments [00:00-13:41] In this first segment, Ben shares about what he has learned from research in many different environments. Segment 2: Strategies for Creativity in Research [13:42-23:36] In segment two, Ben shares his favorite strategies for nurturing creativity in research. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Segment 3: More Strategies for Creativity in Research [23:37-35:15] In segment three, Ben shares additional strategies for nurturing creativity in research. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Johnson, S. (2010). . New York: Riverhead Books. RIA # 10: To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 141: Dr. Gail Crimmins on Arts-informed Research
03/30/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 141: Dr. Gail Crimmins on Arts-informed Research
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Gail Crimmins, who initially trained as a performer and worked as a performer, director and casting director in theatre, television and film in the UK for almost 10 years. She subsequently taught Drama and Performance at universities and conservatoires before moving to Australia in 2008. Gail undertook her PhD study (an arts-informed narrative inquiry into the lived experience of women casual academics) alongside part-time teaching and fully committed mothering. She currently works as a Lecturer of Communication, coordinates a series of Communication Programs, and is the First Year Experience Lead for the School of Communication and Creative Industries, at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. She undertakes arts-informed, narrative and auto-ethnographic research, predominantly though not exclusively, exploring the lived experience of women academics. Gail is a feminist researcher who seeks to illuminate the impacts of patriarchal structures on women’s lives and explore ways for women’s stories and voices to be heard. Segment 1: Arts-informed Research [00:00-16:38] In this first segment, Gail shares about how she got started with arts-informed research. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Cahnmann, M. (2006). . Language Arts, 83(4), 342. Cole, A. L., & Knowles, G. J. (2008). Arts-informed research. In G. J. Knowles & A. L. Cole (Eds.) (pp. 55-70). Los Angeles: Sage Publications. Nielsen, L. (2000). Teacher Education Quarterly, 27(2), 163-170. Nielsen, L. (2002). . Alberta Journal of Education Research 48(3), 206-214. Sikes, P. & Gale, K. (2006). Narrative Approaches to Education Research. Plymouth: University of Plymouth. Segment 2: Examples of Arts-informed Research [16:39-37:37] In segment two, Gail offers examples of her own work with arts-informed research. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Books: Cole, A. L., & Knowles, G. J. (2008). Arts-informed research. In G. J. Knowles & A. L. Cole (Eds.) (pp. 55-70). Los Angeles: Sage Publications. Gee, J. P. (1990). Social linguistics and literacies (1st ed.). London, UK: Falmer Press. Gee, J. P. (2005). London: Routledge. Articles: Ewing, R., & Hughes, J. (2008). . European Education Research Journal, 7(4), 512–522. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.2304/eerj.2008.7.4.512 Gee, J. P. (1985). . Journal of Education, 167(1): 9-35. Gee, J. P. (1991). . Journal of Narrative and Life History 1(1):15-39. MacLure, M. (2013). . Cultural Studies ↔ Critical Methodologies, 13(4), 228–232. Ringrose, J. & Renold, E. (2014). Qualitative Inquiry 20 (6): 772–780. Sikes, P. & Gale, K. (2006). Narrative Approaches to Education Research. Plymouth: University of Plymouth. Resources authored by Dr. Gail Crimmins: Crimmins, G. (2018). . Palgrave studies in gender and education. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Crimmins, G. (2017). . TEXT Special Issue, 38, 1-13. Retrieved from http://www.textjournal.com.au/speciss/issue38/Crimmins.pdf Crimmins, G. (2017). . Applied Theatre Research. Connect with Dr. Gail Crimmins: Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-04:21]: Benefits of Arts-informed Research In this bonus clip, the following resource is mentioned: Carrigan, M. (2017, May 8). . The Socialogical Imagination. Retrieved from http://sociologicalimagination.org/archives/19315 To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 105: Dr. Kris Shaffer on Computational Musicology
03/16/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 105: Dr. Kris Shaffer on Computational Musicology
On this episode, Katie is joined by Kris Shaffer, Ph.D., a data scientist with a background in computational musicology. Kris currently works as an Instructional Technology Specialist and Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science at the University of Mary Washington. He also does freelance work in web and social-media intelligence, and serves as a volunteer researcher for Data for Democracy. He is a Contributing Editor and Board member for Hybrid Pedagogy and the lead author and editor of Open Music Theory: an open-source, interactive textbook for undergraduate music theory courses. You can find him on the web at and . Would you like to incorporate this episode of “Research in Action” into your course? Download the (.pdf) or visit our page to find additional information. Segment 1: Computational Musicology [00:00-10:42] In this first segment, Kris discusses his background in computational musicology. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Composer Segment 2: Open-source Software Development [10:43-20:50] In segment two, Kris shares about his motivations for creating open-source software. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Shaffer, K. (2013, May 23). . Retrieved from https://hybridpedagogy.org/open-source-scholarship/ Find Dr. Shaffer on GitHub: and the University of Mary Washington For more on the Domain of One’s Own, check out RIA # 99: Segment 3: New Research Directions [20:51-33:30] In segment three, Kris shares about his most recent work on hate speech. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-4:41]: The Relationship Between Mathematics and Music To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 77: Dr. Valerie Clayman Pye on Practice-as-Research
03/02/2020
[From the Archives] Ep 77: Dr. Valerie Clayman Pye on Practice-as-Research
On this episode, Katie is joined by Valerie Clayman Pye, an Assistant Professor of Theatre in the School of Performing Arts at LIU Post, where she teaches acting and voice and speech. She holds a PhD in Performance Practice, Drama and an MFA in Staging Shakespeare from the University of Exeter, where she worked with Shakespeare’s Globe and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Valerie’s research focuses on actor training pedagogy, facilitating performances of heightened text, and on practice-as-research (PaR). She writes about the intersection between text and performance and on the dynamics of performance at Shakespeare’s Globe. Her article, “Shakespeare’s Globe: theatre architecture and the performance of authenticity” was recently named one of the most-read articles in the journal Shakespeare in the last three years. She also holds an MFA in Acting from Brooklyn College. Valerie is a professional actor and director whose work has reached audiences in over twenty countries. As a voice and speech coach, Valerie has worked in theatre, film, and television coaching Academy, BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe Award nominees. Her book, Unearthing Shakespeare: Embodied Performance and the Globe, was released by Routledge in January 2017. Show Notes Would you like to incorporate this episode of “Research in Action” into your course? Download the (.pdf) or visit our page to find additional information. Segment 1: Practice-as-Research [00:00-16:40] In this first segment, Valerie describes the methodology practice-as-research. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Pye, V. C. (2014). . Shakespeare, 10(4), 411-427. Pye, V. C. (2017). . New York: Routledge. Segment 2: Engaging in Rigorous Practice-as-Research [16:41-34:13] In segment two, Valerie shares how researchers using practice-as-research ensure rigor. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: For more on journaling, listeners may want to refer back to these resources: RIA # 10: Dr. Dannelle Stevens on Journaling Best Practices Stevens, D. D., & Cooper, J. E. (2009). . Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing Nelson, R.(2006). . Performance Research 11(4), 105-116. Nelson, R. (and Ed.). (2013). . Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan Freeman, J. (2010). . UK: Libri Publishing. (PARIP) Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-3:39]: An Example of Practice-as-Research Bonus Clip #2 [00:00-02:29]: Valerie Defines the World Reflexive for Her Research To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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Ep 185: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. Kathleen Preston on Item Response Theory
02/17/2020
Ep 185: Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto and Dr. Kathleen Preston on Item Response Theory
On this episode, Dr. Mary Ellen Dello Stritto is joined by Dr. Kathleen Preston, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. Preston teaches several statistics courses including introductory, advanced, and multivariate statistics, as well as psychometrics, and structural equation modeling. She earned her Ph.D. in 2011 in quantitative psychology from UCLA. Her research interests are in using Item Response Theory, specifically the nominal response model, to develop and refine psychological measurement tools. Dr. Preston is co-director of the Fullerton Longitudinal Study where she applies advanced statistical techniques to long-term longitudinal data. Dr. Preston is considered an expert in statistical analysis using R programming and she has recently published a textbook on analyzing multivariate statistics using R. She has given numerous invited statistical presentations and workshops at national and regional conferences, universities, and federal government agencies. Segment 1: Psychometrics and Item Response Theory [00:00-20:11] In this first segment, Kathleen discusses psychometrics, and how she got interested in quantitative psychology; she explains item response theory and the nominal response model and their applications. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Segment 2: Analysis of the Fullerton Longitudinal Study [20:12 -37:44] In segment two, Kathleen discusses the Fullerton Longitudinal Study, the benefits and drawbacks of the study and the statistical methods she employs in her research. In this segment the following resources are mentioned: Some of Kathleen's publications on the nominal response model and the Fullerton Longitudinal Study: Preston, K., Parral, S., Gottfried, A.W, Oliver, P., Gottfried, A. E., Ibrahim, S. & Delany, D. (2015). Applying the Nominal Response Model Within a Longitudinal Framework to Construct the Positive Family Relationships Scale. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 75, 901-930. Preston, K. S. J., Gottfried, A. W., Park, J. J., Manapat, P. D., Gottfried, A. E., & Oliver, P. H. (2018). Simultaneous Linking of Cross-Informant and Longitudinal Data Involving Positive Family Relationships. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 78(3), 409–429. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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Ep 184 Dr. David Connor on Disability Studies
02/03/2020
Ep 184 Dr. David Connor on Disability Studies
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. David J. Connor, a Professor Emeritus of Hunter College (Learning Disabilities Program) and the Graduate Center (Urban Education Program) of the City University of New York. He has taught in New York City for over thirty years, from high schoolers to doctoral students. Throughout his career, David has always been interested in issues of equality, particularly dis/ability and race. He is the author or editor of over a hundred articles and book chapters and nine books, most recent among them being DisCrit: Disability Studies and Critical Race Theory (2016) co-edited with Subini Annamma and Beth Ferri, Contemplating Dis/Ability in Schools and Society: A Life in Education (2018) and the second edition of Rethinking Disability: A Disability Studies Approach to Inclusive Practices (2019) co-authored with Jan Valle. He is currently working on two co-edited books. The first, with Beth Ferri, How Teaching Shapes our Thinking About Dis/abilities: Stories from The Field, consists of autoethnographic accounts about how initial teaching experiences influenced the research agendas of career-long educators. The second, with Subini Annamma and Beth Ferri, DisCrit Expanded: Inquiries, Reverberations & Ruptures, looks at new and innovative ways the theoretical framework of Disability Critical Race Theory is being used within the field of education. Segment 1: Engaging in Disability Studies [00:00-14:27] In this first segment, David discusses his work in Dis/Ability Studies, including research projects, strategies, and theories used. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: David’s book, David’s book, Segment 2: Contemplating Dis/Ability In segment two, David discusses his book, Contemplating Dis/Ability in Schools and Society: A Life in Education. In this segment the following resources are mentioned: David’s book, RIA #79: Segment 3: Special Education and Disability Studies [26:02-34:30] In segment three, David provides his thoughts about Special Education as a field, including how Special Education relates to Dis/Ability Studies. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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Ep 183: Dr. Ron Mize on Researching Immigrant Labor
01/21/2020
Ep 183: Dr. Ron Mize on Researching Immigrant Labor
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Ron Mize, an Associate Professor in the School of Language, Culture, and Society. He previously taught International Relations, Sociology, Latino Studies, and Ethnic Studies at ITAM (Mexico City), Humboldt State University, Cornell University, University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne, California State University-San Marcos, University of California San Diego, Southwestern College, Colorado State University and University of Wisconsin Rock County. His scholarly research focuses on the historical origins of racial, class, and gender oppression in the lives of Mexicano/as residing in the United States. He is the author of over 50 scholarly publications, including four books. Segment 1: Researching Immigrant Labor [00:00-19:21] Segment 2: Researching Politicized or Controversial Topics [19:22-35:53] To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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Ep 182: Dr. Katie Linder with a Fond Farewell
01/06/2020
Ep 182: Dr. Katie Linder with a Fond Farewell
On this episode, Katie offers a fond farewell as she transitions out of her role at Oregon State Ecampus and as the host of the "Research in Action" podcast. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or #Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 134: Dr. Michelle Covi on Sea Level Rise Research
12/30/2019
[From the Archives] Ep 134: Dr. Michelle Covi on Sea Level Rise Research
On this episode, Katie is joined by Michelle Covi, an assistant professor of practice at Old Dominion University in the Department of Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and a Virginia Sea Grant extension partner. She conducts research and outreach activities for climate adaptation and coastal resilience efforts for Virginia with an emphasis on Hampton Roads. Her research areas include sea level rise and resilience risk perception and communication, public participation in adaptation planning processes and engagement/outreach practices. She co-organizes the Hampton Roads Sea Level Rise/ Flooding Adaptation Forum, a quarterly meeting of adaptation stakeholders and co-chaired the Citizen Engagement Working Group of the Hampton Roads Intergovernmental Pilot Project. She completed her doctorate in Coastal Resources Management at East Carolina University, where her focus was on sea level rise risk communication and policy. She has a Masters degree in Marine Science from University of Georgia where she studied salt marsh ecology. Segment 1: Sea Level Rise Research [00:00-11:57] In this first segment, Michelle shares about her research on sea level rise. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: (NOAA) Segment 2: Sea Level Rise Risk Preparation [11:58-23:20] In segment two, Michelle shares about her work with sea level rise preparation. Segment 3: Interdisciplinary Partnerships [23:21-35:59] In segment three, Michelle discusses the interdisciplinary nature of her work. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or # Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 121: Dr. Ludovico Cademartiri on Researching Plants
12/23/2019
[From the Archives] Ep 121: Dr. Ludovico Cademartiri on Researching Plants
On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Ludovico Cademartiri, who obtained a Laurea degree in Materials Science from the University of Parma in 2002 and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Toronto in 2008 with Geoffrey A. Ozin. He was a NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow in the group of George M. Whitesides at Harvard University. His work spans materials chemistry, physical chemistry, molecular electronics, flame manipulation, plasma processing, polymers, and environments-by-design and has been recognized by national and international awards, most recently the Beckman Young Investigator Award, and the Plant Science Institute Faculty Fellow Award. He has been at Iowa State since 2012. Segment 1: Plant Research [00:00-12:12] In this first segment, Ludovico describes his research on plants. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Lind, K. R., Sizmur, T., Benomar, S., Miller, A., & Cademartiri, L. (2014). . PLoS ONE 9(6): e100867. Segment 2: Using Plasmas for Nanostructure Processing [12:13-22:06] In segment two, Ludovico shares about some of his research on plasmas. Segment 3: Career Building Blocks [22:07-34:17] In segment three, Ludovico discusses the building blocks of his career. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or # Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 126: Dr. Reem Hajjar on Researching Forestry
12/16/2019
[From the Archives] Ep 126: Dr. Reem Hajjar on Researching Forestry
On this episode, Kaite is joined by Dr. Reem Hajjar, an Assistant Professor of Integrated Human and Ecological Systems in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University. She is an interdisciplinary social scientist, and studies the relationship between forests and livelihoods, and how various governance mechanisms and institutions (policies, norms, and markets) shape that relationship. Most of her work to-date has taken place in tropical and sub-tropical forests, with a recent extension into the Pacific Northwest of North America. Most recently, she's been working on projects related to community-based forest management in Mexico, global reviews on community forestry and small-scale forest enterprises, gendered impacts of land grabs in Ethiopia, impacts of forest policy changes in Ghana, and cattle sector certification in Brazil. Segment 1: Forestry Research [00:00-17:03] In this first segment, Reem describes the discipline of forestry. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Segment 2: Researching Internationally [17:04-34:51] In segment two, Reem shares about her international research and when she decides to expand to a new research site. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Articles on community forestry in Brazil and Mexico: Hajjar, R., McGrath, D. G., Kozak, R. A., & Innes, J.L. (2011). . Journal of Environmental Management, 92, 2159-2169. Hajjar, R., Kozak, R. A., & Innes, J. L. (2012). . Ecology and Society, 17(1), 12. Hajjar, R., Kozak, R. A., El-Lakany, H., & Innes, J. L. (2013). . Land Use Policy, 34, 158-167. Secondary-level institutions in Mexico: Hajjar, R., & Kozak, R. A. (2017). Land Use Policy, 60, 373-383. Work in Ghana: Hajjar, R. (2015). . Forest Policy and Economics, 58(2015), 12-20. Hajjar, R. (2015). . Report to FERN. Non-extractive research in Peru: Vasquez-Fernandez, A. M., Hajjar, R., Shuñaqui Sangama, M. I., Lizardo, R. S., Pinedo, M. P., Innes, J. L., & Kozak, R. A. (2017). . ACME An International Journal for Critical Geographies, 17(3). Visit to see more. Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-04:38]: Learning Multiple Languages Bonus Clip #2 [00:00-05:41]: Extractive vs. Relational Research To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or # Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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[From the Archives] Ep 101: Dr. Ian E. Munanura on Ecotourism
12/09/2019
[From the Archives] Ep 101: Dr. Ian E. Munanura on Ecotourism
On this episode, Katie is joined by Ian E. Munanura, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University. He earned a Doctorate in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at Clemson University in South Carolina. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Tourism and Wildlife Conservation from the University of Kent in the United Kingdom. He teaches courses on ecotourism and sustainable communities, sustainable tourism planning, and a study abroad course on international perspectives of ecotourism and political ecology. His scholarship seeks to identify the human resilience and wellbeing constraints, which could create livelihood vulnerability, human dependence on forest resources for livelihoods, and loss of biodiversity. He also seeks to identify the potential of community-based tourism to mitigate human resilience and wellbeing constraints, which could influence biodiversity loss. His geographical area of scholarship interest is the Pacific Northwest, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. Previously, Dr. Munanura has worked in Rwanda as a field project director and country director for the Wildlife Conservation Society. He also led a $5 million project funded by the US Agency for International Development in Rwanda, designed to integrate and promote sustainable tourism, biodiversity conservation, human health, and economic development. Segment 1: Ecotourism [00:00-12:37] In this first segment, Ian shares about his research on ecotourism. Segment 2: Researching Rural Communities [12:38-24:59] In segment two, Ian discusses what led him to research rural communities. Segment 3: International Perspectives [25:00-33:37] In segment three, Ian shares about his international education has impacted his research. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-7:03]: Tourism as a Way to Strengthen Emotional Well Being and Resilience To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @ or # Email: Voicemail: If you listen to the podcast via , please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.
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