AERA News
Organization of Institutional Affiliates Confronts Challenging Research Policy Issues
On September 9 and 10, members of AERA’s Organization of Institutional
Affiliates (OIA) came to Washington, D.C., for its annual fall policy
meeting. Read more
Innovative Features at 2013 Annual Meeting
General Program Chair Kristen Renn has announced three new features for
the 2013 AERA Annual Meeting: the inaugural AERA film festival,
TEDx-AERA events, and Ignite presentations. Read more
President-Elect Seeks Committee Nominations
AERA President-Elect Barbara Schneider seeks nominations for committee service. Read more
AERA Joins With DBASSE to Host Social Science Symposium
AERA is collaborating with the National Research Council’s Division of
Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (DBASSE) in hosting the
“Social and Behavioral Sciences in Action” Symposium. Read more
Registration Open for COSSA Colloquium
The
Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) will host its annual
Colloquium on Social and Behavioral Science and Public Policy at the
Embassy Row Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and Friday, November
29–30. Read more
New Appointments
Smith Appointed Executive Director at COPAFS
Katherine R. Smith has been appointed executive director of the Council
of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics (COPAFS). Read more
Kidd to Lead National Humanities Alliance
Stephen Kidd has been named executive director of the National Humanities Alliance. Read more
Two AERA Members Appointed to NAGB
Two AERA members have been appointed by U.S. Education Secretary Arne
Duncan to serve four-year terms on the National Assessment Governing
Board (NAGB). Read more
NAGB Seeks Additional Nominations by October 12, 2012
The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) seeks nominations for five appointments. Read more
Funding Opportunities
NSF Graduate Research in Fellowship Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is currently accepting applications for its Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Read more
NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is currently accepting
applications for grants for the Innovative Technology Experiences for
Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. Read more
AERA Reminder of Upcoming Funding Deadlines
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Higher Education Reports Worthy of Note
New NRC Reports on Higher Education
The National Research Council (NRC) has issued reports in support of two
critical goals in U.S. higher education: improving the productivity and
accessibility of a college education and maintaining U.S. leadership in
university research and doctoral programs. Read more
AERA Highlights is published by the American Educational Research Association
monthly in order to inform members and others interested in education research
about the latest news and developments in AERA and in the
field.
Editor: Felice J.
Levine
Managing Editor: Alicia M. Torres
Contributors: Lucy Cunningham, Kristen Renn, Christy Talbot