Eva Chen
Social Research Scientist
Dr Eva Chen is a social research scientist at SRI and her research interests center on assessment, technology, and math and science education. Her current work involves examining how teachers and administrators use student data systems to inform instruction, and how schools and districts provide training and support to facilitate efforts in data-based decision making. Previously she evaluated the implementation of the Enhancing Education Through Technology Program, and documented its impact on teachers' effective technology integration into curriculum and instruction.
Prior to joining SRI, she was a senior research associate at UCLA National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing (CRESST). Her major projects at CRESST involved designing and validating performance-based assessment tasks, evaluating technology innovations for science learning, and investigating the implementation and impact of a data analysis tool for school improvement.
Education
- Ed.D., Human Development and Psychology, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 1999
- Ed.M., Technology in Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 1993
- M.S., Instructional Design and Educational Computing, Purdue University, 1991
- B.A., English, Normal College of Foreign Languages, Beijing, China, 1989
Professional Experience
- Social Research Scientist, SRI International, Arlington, VA (2006-present)
- Senior Research Associate, National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing (CRESST/UCLA), Los Angeles, CA (2000-2006)
- Research Associate, Center for Children and Technology (CCT)/Education Develpment Center (EDC), New York, NY (1995-1999)
- Research Assistant, Technical Educational Research Center (TERC), Cambridge, MA (1993-1995)
Research Areas at CTL
Current Projects at CTL
Publications
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Chen, E., Niemi, D., Wang, J., Wang, H., & Mirocha, J. (2007). Examining the Generalizability of Direct Writing Assessment Tasks. CSE Report 718.
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Mitchell, K., Bakia, M., Chen, E., & Yang, E. (2007). Local Strategies and Practices for Using Technology in K-12 Education. Menlo Park, CA: SRI International.
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Chen, E., Heritage, H. M., & Lee, J. J. (2005). Identifying and Monitoring Students' Learning Needs with Technology. The Journal of Education for Students Placed At Risk, 10(3), 309-332.
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Chen, E., Howie, J., Leon, S., & O'Neil, (2005). The Effects of Feedback on Performance on a Computer Negotiation Task. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Montreal, Canada.
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Heritage, H.M., & Chen, E. (2005). Why data skills matter in school improvement. Phi Delta Kappan, 86(9), 707-710.
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Heritage, M., Lee, J., Chen, E., & La Torre, D. (2005). Upgrading American's use of Information to Improve Student Performance. CSE Report 661.
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Chen, E., Heritage, H.M., Baker, E., & Lee, J.J. (2004). Evaluating the Web-Based Quality School Portfolio/Research Report. QSP Year Two Report submitted to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Chen, E., Aten, H., Nambiar, V., & Howie, J. (2003). The Impact of the KidZLit Program on Elementary School Students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, Illinois.
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Chen, E., Burnam, B., Aten, H., Howie, J., & Nambiar, V. (2003). Predicting Teachers' Computer Use in the Classroom. CSE technical report.
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Chen, E., Burnam, B., Aten, H., Howie, J. & Nambiar, V. (2002). Implementation of a Problem Solving Software in High School Science Classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. New Orleans, Louisianna.
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