Other Series
WCER and its projects present lectures, workshops and networking series developed for a variety of audiences, including students, faculty, staff and colleagues of UW–Madison, as well as stakeholders, such as educators, public officials, community leaders and the interested public.
Current series include:
Interdisciplinary Training Program Seminar in Education Sciences
This bi-weekly discussion series connects graduate students with peers and experts on topics integral to professional success in education research. Topics selected generally are not taught in common coursework, yet are necessary for success in an education researcher’s career.
Qualitative Methods Group Lectures
Past Events
ITP Lecture: Evaluating the Impact of Performance Funding
Nick Hillman, Associate Professor, UW–Madison Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
October 27, 2017, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Educational Sciences Room 259, 1025 West Johnson Street
The Future of Higher Education Credentials
Sean Gallaher, Executive Director of Northeastern University’s Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy
October 24, 2017, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Educational Sciences Room 259, 1025 West Johnson Street
ITP Lecture: Black in the ‘Burbs
Linn Posey-Maddox, Associate Professor, UW–Madison Educational Policy Studies
October 20, 2017, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Educational Sciences Room 259, 1025 West Johnson Street
A Framework for Supporting Teachers to Facilitate Effective Whole Class Discussions in K-8 Math
Teruni Lamberg, Associate Professor of Elementary Mathematics EducationUniversity of Nevada, Reno
October 12, 2017, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Educational Sciences Room 259, 1025 West Johnson Street
ITP Lecture: Games and Learning 101
David Gagnon, Program Director, Field Day Lab at the Wisocnsin Institute for Discovery
October 6, 2017, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Educational Sciences Room 259, 1025 West Johnson Street
Where We Fit: The Role of Staff & Teachers in Community-School Partnerships
October 2, 2017, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, Online Webinar
ITP Lecture: Understanding Fractions: A Case Study in Educational Neuroscience
Edward Hubbard, Assistant Professor, UW–Madison Education Psychology
September 29, 2017, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Educational Sciences Room 259, 1025 West Johnson Street
#LowerEd: Why a Critical View of the “Skills Gap” Is Essential in Today’s Higher Education Landscape
Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University
September 29, 2017, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, Wisconsin Idea Room (159) Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall
ITP Seminar: An Introduction to Quantitative Ethnography
David Williamson Shaffer, Professor, UW–Madison Education Psychology
September 22, 2017, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Educational Sciences Room 259, 1025 West Johnson Street
ITP Lecture: Understanding, Measuring, and Assessing the Development of Interpersonal Skills in 4K
Kristin Shutts, Associate Professor, Psychology, UW-Madison
September 15, 2017, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Educational Sciences Room 259, 1025 West Johnson Street
Teacher Speakout!
Nine public school teachers from seven rural districts around Wisconsin, Barneveld, La Farge, Markesan, Mauston, Mercer, Phillips and River Valley School Districts
May 15, 2017, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Wisconsin Idea Room (159), 1000 Bascom Mall
Harry Brighouse: Morality and Justice in Higher Education
Harry Brighouse, Director, Center for Ethics and Education
April 10, 2017, Noon - 1:00 pm, 198 Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall
Exploring the Evaluation Process, Impact on Policy and Programs, and Evaluation as a Career Path
March 31, 2017, Noon - 1:30 pm, Educational Sciences Room 259, 1025 West Johnson Street
Lunch and Learn Series: Grand Challenges
Rich Halverson, Co-Director, Grand Challenges Initiative
March 27, 2017, Noon - 1:00 pm, Educational Sciences Room 259, 1025 West Johnson Street
Resources for Researchers from the William T. Grant Foundation: Research Focus Areas
Vivian Tseng, Vice President, William T. Grant Foundation
March 10, 2017, 10:30 am - 11:30 am, Wisconsin Idea Room (159) Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall
