Rethinking Research: Breaking Boundaries and Inspiring Hope
This series of talks from top scholars in the field is being designed with the goal of exploring innovative approaches and perspectives to educational inquiry that challenge conventional assumptions about how research is conducted, whose knowledge is valued, and how evidence is generated and used. By bringing together scholars from diverse methodological, disciplinary, and community-engaged traditions, the series encourages dialogue on topics such as working across traditional community boundaries, investigating emerging technologies in education research, and translating evidence into educational practice, policy and innovation, in ways that are rigorous, relevant, and responsive to today’s educational challenges.

All presentations will be held in Willard Hall Education Building, Room 205, from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. unless otherwise stated. These events are free and open to the public.

Audience members are also welcome to participate in a discussion with the speaker following the colloquium.

2026-2027 Speakers and Dates

September 16

September 30

October 21

November 4

February 24

March 24

Jennifer M. Suh
Professor of Mathematics Education & Co-Director of the Center for Outreach in Mathematics Professional Learning and Educational Technology
George Mason University, College of Education and Human Development
Title of Talk TBA

April 28

Keisha McIntosh Allen
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and Professional Development
University of Maryland, College of Education
Title of Talk TBA