Checkout the first publication from the #BlackepiSTEMologies research group “Race-Focused Research as a Space for Identity and Belonging: Black Graduate Students’ Experiences in an All Black Research Team” Link: www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/16...

— @gmoffitt.bsky.social

Although International Museum Day was last week, it still feels like a good time to reflect on museums as spaces for conceptual learning. My coauthors and I explored this in our article, published in the Journal of Museum Education. #MuseumEducation #ConceptualChange doi.org/10.1080/1059...

Bryan Brayboy talks about how young people are the key to our future in this episode of the Imagining Futures podcast: www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...

For those interested in difficult histories, learning, and peace education, my recent article is available here: “Framing Violent Histories for Reconciliation” link.growkudos.com/1efqvrz4kjk #PeacePsychology #ConceptualChange

My latest paper, “Framing Violent Histories for Reconciliation,” is now online in Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology. It brings together conceptual change, refutational teaching, and peace education to think about learning and reconciliation. #ConceptualChange #PeacePsychology

As finals begin and commencement approaches, I’m wishing students a steady and meaningful close to the semester. Wishing everyone strength for finals, and congratulations in advance to those preparing to graduate. #HigherEducation #FinalsWeek #Graduation

With it being Mental Health Awareness Month, I hope you can take a pause for yourself and enjoy some of the positives of the spring season.

Last night was the final class meeting for my Mixed Methods course. A good reminder that some of the best teaching moments come when we step back and let students show what they’ve learned and where they’re headed. #HigherEducation #MixedMethods

To all instructors: it’s course eval season. They can be useful, but they do not always capture the full story. This can also be a good time to ask students informally what worked well, what could be improved, and what big takeaway they’re leaving with. #HigherEducation #TeachingAndLearning

Temple Grandin came up in discussion last night in my Mixed Methods course. Her life and work remind us that “The world needs different kinds of minds to work together.” #HigherEducation #TeachingAndLearning

Grateful @aeraedresearch.bsky.social to reflect on mentors who help shape our scholarly lives. Thankful for @galesinatra.bsky.social, who guided me through my dissertation on motivated conceptual change at UNLV. Proud to be part of her academic family tree. #AERA2026 #AcademicMentoring

Grateful to present at AERA yesterday. A good reminder that deep learning is often cultivated not only through formal curriculum, but through dialogue, reflection, and the spaces we create for students to engage meaningfully. #AERA2026 #HigherEducation

We had a great first day of #AERA2026!

AERA 2026 gets underway tomorrow in Los Angeles. Looking forward to scholarship, conversation, and reconnecting with colleagues across the field. Safe travels to everyone heading out. #AERA2026 #HigherEducation

Excited my new book chapter, “Virtual Spaces for Critical Dialogue: Promoting Social Interaction and Cognitive Engagement in Higher Education Courses,” is published in Improving Your College Courses: A Guide for Engaging in Digital Learning. #HigherEducation #FacultyDevelopment #DigitalLearning

If you had to pick the men’s and women’s champions based only on your opinion of the remaining Colleges or Schools of Education, who’s cutting down the nets? Women: UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, Texas Men: UConn, Illinois, Michigan, Arizona #HigherEducation #MarchMadness

Check out what's coming soon to LA with our first issue of #AERA2026 Insider! www.aera.net/Portals/38/I...

It’s dissertation defense season. Some questions I often ask: What are your research questions? Why should anyone care? What’s your framework? What’s next after the PhD? What do others ask at defenses?

As winter and Ramadan come to a close, may the start of spring lift your spirits. And let there be light!

Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to receive the Fields Medal, made profound contributions to mathematics through her work on geometry and complex surfaces. #WomensHistoryMonth #STEM #Mathematics

Wishing everyone a Spring Break weekend that lasts as long as π.

Revisiting old course evaluations today, one comment stood out. A student wrote that the class encouraged them to ask questions and even challenge ideas, including mine as the instructor. That kind of classroom culture is always the goal. #CollegeTeaching #TeachingAndLearning

Mary McLeod Bethune built a college when access to higher education was deeply limited. Her life reflects a belief that institutions matter and that education can widen opportunity across generations. #WomensHistoryMonth #HigherEducation #EducationLeadership

As we move from Black History Month (Feb.) into Women’s History Month (March), I’m glad to see this exhibit honoring Nikki Giovanni’s life and poetry open in Alexandria, Virginia. news.vt.edu/videos/y/202...

Grateful to Dr. Kristine Jan Cruz Espinoza for helping me reflect on QuantCrit considerations in my Mixed Methods course. #MixedMethods @kageceratops.bsky.social

Grateful for the opportunity to facilitate a workshop at Old Dominion University on thriving in graduate school. Appreciated the thoughtful engagement and conversation around motivation, growth, and well-being. #GraduateEducation #AcademicLife #HigherEd #Motivation

Happy Lunar New Year! Also, wishing everyone a happy Carnival, Ramadan, and Black History Month!

Henrietta Lacks’ cells have shaped modern medicine. Remembering her legacy means holding scientific progress and ethical failure together, and refusing to erase the people behind discovery. news.vt.edu/articles/202...

Dr. Gladys West’s work fundamentally shaped modern navigation and GPS, yet her story was not widely known for decades. I appreciate @virginiatech.bsky.social honoring her legacy and making her contributions visible. news.vt.edu/articles/202...

Here's my new Inside Higher Ed piece on external letters for P&T with practical tips for candidates, committees, and reviewers. #HigherEd #PromotionAndTenure

Career Advice | External Letters Done Right: Practical Tips for P&T Candidates, Committees and Reviewers No party should neglect this important stage in the tenure and promotion process. https://bit.ly/3LRTjRM #EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky

How does #climatechange influence violent behavior, and what can social scientists do about it? Read a summary of cutting-edge research published in Psychology of Violence, managed by Andreas Miles-Novelo & Craig A. Anderson: https://bit.ly/4qIsvTa #PsychSciSky

Teaching Mixed Methods this semester at Virginia Tech. We discussed mixed methods vs multi-methods and why integration across strands helps us answer richer, more powerful questions. #MixedMethods #ResearchDesign #EdResearch

Virginia Tech earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, and I’m grateful to have served alongside admirable colleagues on this meaningful and rewarding committee. Link: news.vt.edu/articles/202... #CommunityEngagement #HigherEd #PublicImpact

Not all STEM grads will work in STEM professions. Many pursue adjacent paths such as analytics, finance, etc.; and seeking opportunities for growth and community while still using STEM skills. My full take in WalletHub’s 2026 analysis: wallethub.com/edu/best-wor... #STEM #CareerPaths #Workforce

Looking for brain breaks that feel purposeful? Educator Donna Paul has 8 activities that combine mindfulness, movement, and meaning! 🏃🧠 #BrainBreaks #EduSky

Just received IRB approval for a study on graduate students’ wellbeing. What a way to start the New Year and new semester. Wishing everyone a healthy, productive Spring! #GraduateEducation #HigherEd #Wellbeing

Wishing everyone a Happy and Festive Holiday Season!

Our annual research roundup is here! Here are 10 takeaways from this year’s must-read education studies—from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom. 🧠✍️ #EdResearch #EduSky

Two fall takeaways: • Students want more readings from diverse scholars (Indigenous epistemologies really landed). • Letting students analyze policies they care about drives engagement. What readings/policy prompts lit up your class? #InclusiveTeaching #HigherEd

Finals week (or nearly there)? A quick reminder to be kind to yourself; small breaks, sleep, and grace go a long way. #FinalsWeek #HigherEd

How could educators encourage GenAI use that actually stimulates metacognitive processes (planning, monitoring, reflection)? #AIinEducation #GenerativeAI nextlevellab.gse.harvard.edu/2023/07/28/n...

If you’re going to be in Philly, don’t miss this session!

We raise our library voices to celebrate our Indigenous neighbors 💜 How wonderful to exist alongside Indigenous Peoples! You have always been here, you are still here. Celebrate & support them: their stories, history, community, art, food ✨ Thankful for you, we celebrate you today & every day 🧡

In this episode, Drs. Dionne Cross Francis & Francesca López shared their insights & innovations on a humanizing approach to race-focused research in education. I was thrilled to hear about their affirming, positive vision and what it will take to realize it. #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky

Policy discussion lit up class last night. I plan to weave policy more into my courses and engage more with Educational Psychology for Policy and Practice (www.apa.org/pubs/journal...). If you teach Ed Psych: how do you integrate policy into coursework? #EdPsych #EducationPolicy

Thrilled to partner with Virginia Tech Graduate School on an Academic Job Market workshop. One takeaway: in your teaching statement, explicitly name your pedagogy, the philosophies, theories, and practices that guide what you do. #AcademicJobMarket #HigherEd

This month's Motivation Monday will be over Researching in Unprecedented Times. Join us in conversation with @stephenaguilar.com, @christymbyrd.bsky.social, and @jeffgreene.bsky.social on November 24th.