Matt Bernacki

@mattbernacki.bsky.social

Kinnard White Endowed Faculty Scholar, UNC School of Education. Focused on personalized and self-regulated learning, using learning analytics, with a focus on motivation. Distracted by lakes, trails, gardens, barbeque, crafting cocktails & leftovers, sport

Psychologists, apply! Apparently we've mainly gotten CS applicants so far. I'd (selfishly) love to have a psychologist. Interests in AI in relation to e.g., implicit bias; cultural influences; fairness; perception; learning & memory; decision making etc. would be a good fit!

Hannah R Snyder@hannahrsnyder.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Brandeis is hiring for this unique interdisciplinary 2-year postdoc/lecturer position in AI and Society. 1 course/semester + collaborative research and mentoring. Great prep for TT positions! Deadline 10/1. Details in the ad. #PsychJobs #HigherEdJobs www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/deta...

Where do folks publish new educational measures these days? I've been designing instruments to make it possible to quickly assess motivation and knowledge in classrooms, but now discover that it is nearly impossible to find a (Q1) journal in education that will review them. Any leads?

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"This study calls into question the gatekeeping role for STEM careers of advanced algebra courses that focus on algebraic functions. Changing requirements for the... mathematical experiences that are needed to enter STEM careers could ... diversify and increase...students pursuing STEM pathways."

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Candace Walkington@cwalkington.bsky.social · last yr.

New article alert - Our study in Journal for Research in Mathematics Education came out yesterday, examining how STEM practitioners actually use algebra (or not) on-the-job. We give important implications for math standards and curricula: pubs.nctm.org/view/journal...

Support for research drives US innovation *and* makes college more affordable: "The money that colleges and universities stand to lose is actually ... helping slow down the rising cost of college and providing desperately needed opportunity for lower-income students." slate.com/life/2025/02...

How Trump’s Proposed NIH Cuts Expose One of the Worst-Kept Secrets in Academia

When schools suddenly lose a bunch of money, they’ll look for ways to make up the difference.

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"Why should we fund #NSF research?" The Internet, microchips, Google, smartphones, barcodes, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Doppler radar, American Sign Language (ASL), GPS mapping... The innovations shaping modern life were made possible with help from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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If you're an NSF PI like me, you might be wondering: Will my grant be suspended or terminated next week? A few key things to know: First off, remember that NSF is **congressionally mandated** to evaluate broader impacts. And laws like CHIPS and Science supersede EOs. But also... 🧵 thread

Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈@davidimiller.bsky.social · 2y ago

Found this gem in an arcane NSF doc...key to know: The Constitution and law SUPERSEDES exec orders! "In the event of a conflict between policies issued at a lower tier versus policies issued at a higher tier, the higher tier policy will take precedence" nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Resear...

What a great podcast with Drs. @courtneyhattan.bsky.social & @kendeou.bsky.social on new approaches to the science of learning! Excellent work integrating sociocultural factors, dynamic systems, & how knowledge affects reading. Check out the podcast here, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify! buff.ly/3CKQcGs

Courtney Hattan & Panayiota Kendeou

Dr. Courtney Hattan and Dr. Panayiota Kendeou join host Dr. Jeff Greene to discuss their Educational Psychologist article,

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Terracotta is a "plug-in" for Canvas LMS that makes it easy for researchers to conduct a randomized control study in classroom settings. Now it comes w/ new cool features (e.g., Qualtrics integration). Though the Canvas integration takes some time/effort, it is FREE, & they give you a lot of help.

Terracotta: A tool for conducting experimental research on student learning - Behavior Research Methods

For researchers seeking to improve education, a common goal is to identify teaching practices that have causal benefits in classroom settings. To test whether an instructional practice exerts a causal...

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@benm0tz.bsky.social · 2y ago

More about Terracotta: terracotta.education Qualtrics Integration Guide: terracotta-education.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/... jsPsych Integration Guide: terracotta-education.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/... Custom Web Activity Integration Guide: terracotta-education.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/...