Division I focuses on the context and conduct of scientific inquiry addressing education for professional practice disciplines (e.g., architecture, engineering, health professions, law, teaching), from the level of higher education through lifelong learning and assessment.

Dear Colleagues,

I am honored to serve Division I: Education in the Professions – this is truly a privilege, and I want to take this opportunity to share my sincere appreciation to the community. During the next three years, I want to work closely with you to advance our shared values and mission – to promote educational research in the professions; provide opportunities for professional growth and recognition; enhance communication among our members; and improve the capacity to translate and inform practice and policy for education in the professions. This also includes wider inclusive efforts to bridge members across broader domains and fields of professions education and to increase our membership in Division I. I also hope to engage in cross-divisional activities across AERA.

Established in 1971, Division I focuses on the context and conduct of scientific inquiry addressing education for professional practice disciplines (e.g., medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture, engineering, law), from the level of higher education through lifelong learning and assessment.

Yoon Soo Park

Vice President, AERA Division I

Education in the Professions

yspark2@uic.edu