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Share an Announcement with AERA Division D

To share an announcement with the Division D community, please review the guidelines and then email the following information to the Division D Web Manager (Dr. Youn Seon Lim, Web Manager & Executive Committee Member):

  • Title
  • Brief description
  • URL for more information or registration
  • Contact email for inquiries

Notes

  • In accordance with AERA policy, job postings are not distributed via email/listserv unless the position already appears on the AERA Job Board. If applicable, include the Job Board link.
  • For security and accessibility reasons, PDFs cannot be posted or distributed. Please do not send PDF attachments; instead, provide a link to a public webpage.
 
 
February 20, 2026
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Journal Announcements

Editorial & Service Opportunities

Conferences & Calls for Proposals

AERA Division D: Assistant Web Manager (2026–2028)


Teaching Educational Research Methods (TERM): New Open-Access Journal

Teaching Educational Research Methods (TERM) is a new, no-fee, open-access interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the teaching and preparation of research methods. The journal focuses on instructional practices in evaluation, measurement, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods courses.

More information: https://uncp.pop.meru.host/collections/pbgaBz7fbpESRPqUpQ05CVxBr0awb8/page/about#top Email: Education_TERM@unc.edu


Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research (JEQR): Copy Editor (Remote, Part-Time)

The Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research (JEQR) is seeking a part-time, remote Copy Editor (approximately 2–3 hours per week). Compensation is $250 per issue ($1000 per volume). Responsibilities include copyediting manuscripts in accordance with APA 7, cross-checking citations and references, and proofreading accepted manuscripts prior to publication.

  • Priority deadline: March 1, 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis).
  • Applicants should submit one PDF containing a cover letter, CV, and a 1–2 page academic copyediting sample to: jandersson@unomaha.edu and lkang@gardner-webb.edu
    • Subject line: JEQR Copy Editor Application – [Your Name]

AIME–Con 2026: Call for Proposals

The Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education Conference (AIME–Con) will be held October 5–7, 2026, in Pittsburgh.

Theme: Measurement Science in AI-Integrated Assessment and Pedagogy

  • Call for proposals opens: April 1, 2026
  • Submission deadline: June 14, 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: August 2026.

For additional information, visit the conference website or contact aimecon@ncme.org.


AERA Division D: Assistant Web Manager (2026–2028)

American Educational Research Association
AERA Division D

Division D seeks a volunteer for the Assistant Web Manager position (2-year term).

Term:

  • May 2026–April 2027: Assistant Web Manager (with Youn Seon Lim and Olga Gould as Co-Web Managers)
  • May 2027–April 2028: Web Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Send Division announcements via email
  • Update and maintain the Division website
  • Serve on the Communication Committee

Qualifications:
Creative, proactive, strong communication skills. Basic website editing helpful but not required. Must be a regular (non-student) Division D member.

Apply by: March 10, 2026
Form: Assistant Web Manager Volunteer Form

 
 
February 6, 2026
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Upcoming Webinars & Speaker Series

Communities, Leadership & Service

Conference Meetings


AERA Division D Spring Webinar: Quantitative Ethnography

Please join AERA Division D for its Spring Webinar on Quantitative Ethnography. This webinar is free and open to students, faculty, staff, and anyone interested in learning more about Quantitative Ethnography and Epistemic Network Analysis.

Division D Spring 2025 Webinar 


 FREE WEBINAR: Tips, Tools, and Community Support in Open Scholarship

This inaugural webinar of the AERA Open Scholarship SIG introduces core open scholarship practices, including open access, data sharing, preregistration, registered reports, and replication. Speakers will discuss tools, address common concerns, and invite participant feedback to help shape the SIG.


 FREE WEBINAR: Data Sharing for Research Transparency (Qualitative & Multi-Method)

This webinar introduces options for sharing qualitative data, with a focus on the Qualitative Data Repository (QDR). Topics include data deposit workflows, access control for human participant data, and best practices for managing qualitative research materials to support transparency and reuse.


FREE Qualitative Virtual Speaker Series: Critical Qualitative Conversations

A Spring 2026 virtual speaker series sponsored by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Alabama, and Baylor University.


AERA Open Scholarship SIG: Launch Announcement

The AERA Open Scholarship SIG has officially launched as a SIG in formation within the American Educational Research Association. The SIG aims to highlight research on open scholarship, investigate best practices for implementing open scholarship in education, develop new mechanisms for open scholarship, and promote transparent and reproducible research practices.

  • How to Join: Add the Open Scholarship SIG when renewing or updating your AERA membership.
  • Volunteer: Opportunities in Membership, Awards, Website, and Social Media.
  • Contact: Dr. Matt Makel (matthew.makel@ucalgary.ca)

AERA 2026: Open Scholarship SIG Business Meeting

The meeting will include discussion of SIG plans, opportunities for involvement, and a guest presentation by Dr. Amanda Montoya (UCLA).

  • Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 5:45–6:45 PM PDT
  • Location: Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, Room: Santa Barbara A

AERA 2026: Division D Mentoring Session

AERA Division D invites graduate students and early career professionals to a mentoring session featuring small-group roundtable discussions with established scholars across quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies.

  • Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 11:45 AM–1:15 PM PDT
  • Location: InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, 5th Floor – Wilshire Grand Ballroom II
  • Registration: Mentees are encouraged to register by March 15, 2026 (registration remains open).
  • Contact: Dr. Lei Jiang (jiang@ku.edu)

 
 
January 23, 2026
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Journals & Calls for Papers

Leadership & Service Opportunities

Summer Internship Programs


Psychometrika: Call for Papers -- Special Issue on Data-Intensive Methods in Psychometrics

The journal Psychometrika invites proposals for a Special Issue on Data-Intensive Methods in Psychometrics, featuring methodological research that leverages large-scale datasets. Submissions should meet the standards of the journal’s Theory and Methods section and may include novel data-intensive methods or critical evaluations of established methodologies using large volumes of data.

Important Dates

  • Proposal deadline: March 15, 2026
  • Full manuscript deadline: March 1, 2027

More Information

URL: https://www.psychometricsociety.org/post/call-special-issue-intensive-methods
Email: Dr. Benjamin W. Domingue (bdomingue@stanford.edu)


 Division D Graduate Student Committee: Call for Officers (2026–2027 Academic Year)

The AERA Division D Graduate Student Committee is seeking applications for officer positions for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Open Positions

  • Junior Representative to the AERA Graduate Student Council
  • In-Progress Research Gala (IPRG) Co-Chair

Application Materials

  • One-page Statement of Interest
  • Completed online application

Important Date

  • Application deadline: February 8, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)

More Information

Email: divd.gradstudent@gmail.com 


Center for Measurement Justice: Summer Internship Program for Doctoral Students

The Center for Measurement Justice (CMJ) invites applications from doctoral students in educational measurement, psychometrics, and related fields for its 2026 Summer Internship Program. This internship provides doctoral students with the opportunity to engage in justice-oriented measurement research and professional activities under the mentorship of CMJ scholars.

Important Information

  • Eligibility: Doctoral students in educational measurement, psychometrics, or closely related fields

More Information

Contact: Dr. Jennifer Randall
Email: jrandall@measurementjustice.org

 
 
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