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CRESST researchers publish well over 150 articles every year, primarily in distinguished peer-reviewed journals but also in more practice- or policy-focused publications such as Educational Leadership, Education Next, Phi Delta Kappan magazine, the American School Board Journal, and the National PTA's Our Children magazine.
CRESST partners publish scholarly books and are regularly quoted for their expertise in America's newspapers such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, or Chicago Tribune.
Our researchers serve as editors, co-editors, and reviewers for a number of national journals including the journal Educational Assessment.
CRESST Mourns Death of Valuable Colleague
Wally Feurzeig, inventor of the LOGO programming language and a well known artificial intelligence researcher, passed away quietly in early January at his home. Wally was providing expert guidance on both physics content and game design for the CRESST Engage project, supporting science learning for young children in grades K-3.
"Wally was a good friend and a genius who helped us think in ways we never thought possible," said CRESST Co-Director Eva Baker. CRESST offers its condolences to Wally's family and colleagues around the world.
Click here for more information about Wally's many contributions to the computer science field and to learning.
CRESST Mourns Death of Valuable Colleague
CRESST adds its condolences to the passing of an outstanding inventor and partner, Wally Feurzeig, who passed away quietly at his home last Friday night. Well known for his development of the LOGO programming language and a key researcher in the artificial intelligence field, Wally was providing expert guidance on the physics content for Engage, a major CRESST research project. His experience in developing computer-based physics tasks for young children was particularly valuable, given that Engage supports the learning of very young children (K-3).
Click here for more information about Wally Feurzeig's many contributions to computer science research and development.
CRESST Welcomes New Dean
CRESST is pleased to welcome the new dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, during his first visit to CRESST on October 1, 2012.
An international scholar who has been widely published in global outlets, Dean Suárez-Orozco comes to UCLA and CRESST from the New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
Click here to read a complete story.
Girlie Delacruz Featured in On-Line Magazine
Ampersand, the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies online magazine, features a story this week about CRESST Senior Researcher Girlie Delacruz. The article highlights Dr. Delacruz's research supporting both military and K-12 education.
Click here to read the full Ampersand article, "Girlie Delacruz: On Target to Improve Military Readiness, K-12 Learning."
Click here to read Dr. Delacruz's recent report, "Impact of Incentives on the Use of Feedback in Educational Videogames."
Joan Herman Joins Prestigious "Board on Testing and Assessment"
CRESST Director Joan Herman recently accepted an invitation to join the National Research Council's Board on Testing and Assessment (BOTA).
Comprised of distinguished accountability experts from across the United States, the Board on Testing and Assessment provides policymakers and the public with scientific expertise around critical issues of testing and assessment in education, the workplace, and the armed services.
Click here for a list of current BOTA members including Dr. Herman.
Joan Herman Joins Prestigious Board on Testing and Assessment
CRESST Director Joan Herman recently accepted an invitation to join the National Research Council's Board on Testing and Assessment (BOTA).
Comprised of distinguished accountability experts from across the United States, the Board on Testing and Assessment provides policymakers and the public with scientific expertise around critical issues of testing and assessment in education, the workplace, and the armed services.
Click here for a list of current BOTA members including Dr. Herman.
CRESST Says Farewell to Kim Hurst
CRESST bids a fond farewell to Kim Hurst who has provided outstanding administrative support and services to the center for more than 20 years.
From Margaret Heritage, Assistant Director for Professional Development… "Thank you Kim for knowing what we needed before we did, for your utmost professionalism at all times, and for your warm smiles. We will miss you!"
From Ron Dietel, Assistant Director for Research Use and Communications… "Dear Kim, I can’t thank you enough for all the wonderful work you have done at CRESST/UCLA for so many years. I don’t know what we will do without you. Our very best to you as you begin a new journey in your life. Please stay in touch!"
Click here to send your own note of thanks to Kim.
Robert Glaser Remembered
CRESST Director Eva Baker recently joined in a special memorial session that honored the late Robert Glaser during the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Professor Glaser was a long-time CRESST partner, colleague and friend.
Click here for a copy of Professor Baker's presentation.
Click here for a New York Times story describing the many contributions that Professor Robert Glaser made to American education, research, and learning.
Click here to read one of Robert Glaser's first CRESST reports, Evaluation of Instruction and Changing Educational Models, published in 1967.
Li Cai Introduced as New CRESST Co-Director at AERA
At this year's annual AERA meeting, CRESST Directors Joan Herman (L) and Eva Baker (R) welcomed Associate Professor Li Cai as a new CRESST Co-Director.
Although still early in his career, Cai has already garnered a host of distinguished honors, including the prestigious Anne Anastasi Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association.
Click here for a complete announcement.
