Kristin Gagnier
Senior Research Scientist @Anlar
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Research Scientist @Anlar
Washington, DC, US
Plans and executes large-scale, educational program development and evaluation research projects•Directs the development and evaluation of the SPACE-IT program to support teaching and learning in elementary science. Funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, SPACE-IT is a novel professional development program that utilizes workshops and coaching to facilitate 5th grade teachers\' effective science instruction and students’ spatial thinking skills, interest, and science achievement. •Directs an Institute of Education Sciences-funded project to develop and pilot test an evidence-informed science curriculum for third grade. Using an iterative development process involving focus groups with teachers, measures of implementation fidelity and curriculum usability and feasibility, this project will refine and examine the effectiveness of the curriculum on student interest and achievement in science. •Engages with educational stakeholders to understand their STEM education challenges and works collaboratively with them to develop innovative solutions and evaluate their effectiveness•Leads interdisciplinary teams to develop and improve programs, conduct STEM education research, provide technical assistance to educational clients•Works collaboratively with states, districts, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to evaluate novel approaches for improving teaching and learning in schools•Provides thought leadership to guide AnLar’s dissemination of research in professional, practitioner, and research settings•Leads and supports business development and proposals for new projects for the US Department of Education, other government agencies, and foundations•Provides quality control on products and deliverables and project management of teams, including supervising and mentoring junior researchers and staff.
EDUCATION
University of Delaware
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cognitive Psychology
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology and Biology
SKILLS
ABOUT KRISTIN GAGNIER
Kristin’s scholarship and professional work center on advancing the science of education, with a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). She collaborates with scientists, educational institutions, and community organizations to bridge research, practice, and policy, aiming to improve educational outcomes for students and teachers across diverse, formal, and informal learning environments. Kristin brings deep expertise in research-practice partnerships, working closely with educational stakeholders to identify learning needs, design practical and scalable interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness in enhancing student and teacher success. Her contributions to the field were recently recognized with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from the U.S. Department of Education.
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