Brittney Cooper
University of California Berkeley | San Francisco State University cooper.b at berkeley dot edu Research Interests: My research is focused on language development and, in particular, how children develop relational concepts through social interaction and embodied activity. My current projects are related to language development among children who communicate using Augmentative and Alternative Communication. I am also interested in finding ...
Eli Pleaner
I am interested in contemplative learning at scale in the digital age, and how to support students in multimodal, embodied participation in learning contexts through novel educational approaches using tangibles and new media.
Erin Foley
I study how multimodal engagements with data through improved access to the core aspects of working with data can facilitate data literacy and data visualization literacy.
Jacqueline Anton
My research interests include effective inclusion practices and tools in mathematics classrooms specifically designed for neurodiverse learners.
Jerry The Goat!
About Me: Born a Capricorn (but of course), I was raised on organic alfalfa in a fine Western European free-range pasture. I joined the Embodied Design Research Laboratory around 2008. Little did I know that I would be culturally appropriated as the lab’s mascot. All these years later, I still have mixed feelings about being ...
Jessica Benally
I am a first year doctoral student in the SESAME program with a concentration in mathematics and an interest in integrating mathematics and Indigenous Knowledge…
John Kim
My interest is centered around language acquisition within embodied interactions to produce novel narrative discourse. My current project observes language acquisition, especially core vocabulary development of individuals who employ Augmentative and Alternative Communication. I am also interested in the relationship between user interface development and the interaction of technology that creates access for individuals to communicate. ...
Julien Putz
I am interested in the cognitive skills that constitute mathematical thinking, drawing primarily on the paradigm of embodiment. < Click name to read more >
Manooshree Patel
University of California – Berkeley | Science and Mathematics Education (SESAME) Contact: manooshreepatel (at) berkeley (dot) edu With my research, I aim to work towards increasing student access to a quality and humane STEM education at the secondary and higher education levels. Growing up in California’s Central Valley, I realized a huge disparity ...
Ratih Ayu Apsari
I am interested in embodied cognition, design-based research, ethno-mathematics, cultural funds of knowledge, and cross-cultural epistemic diversity.
Sam Hilkey
I’m a first year doctoral student in the SESAME cluster. My research interests include math identities, fractions, and logic puzzles, and I’m excited to see how the three interact! Background: After studying math in undergrad at UC Santa Cruz, I taught middle and high school math for 5 years and was part of the ...
Sofia Tancredi
I am interested in sensory regulation, movement and learning, embodied cognition, sensory dimensions of autism and ADHD, holistic education…
Zoe Silverman
I am a doctoral student in the Learning Sciences and Human Development cluster with an interest in object-based teaching and learning in museums… < Click name to read more >