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Rachel is an assistant professor and a physics education researcher who leverages quantitative methodologies to study educational practices and assessment tools to improve all students' learning outcomes. She is committed to promoting fair and effective practices to enhance the representation of women and other historically marginalized groups in the field of physics. Rachel's research focuses on developing next-generation physics assessments and improving the retention of STEM students from diverse backgrounds.

Kevin is the director of the Automated Analysis of Constructed Responses (AACR) research group. The team explores the use of machine learning and computerized text analysis in science education, applying these techniques to evaluate students’ short written answers as part of assessments in secondary education and undergraduate STEM courses. They have developed computer models that predict expert ratings of student responses with accuracy comparable to inter-rater reliability among expert raters.

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Melanie M. Cooper is a professor of chemistry and Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education, recognized for her contributions to improving teaching and learning in large-enrollment general and organic chemistry courses. She is a leader in evidence-based curriculum reform, holding joint appointments in the MSU Departments of Chemistry and Teacher Education, and is a faculty member of the CREATE for STEM Institute.

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Kristen Bieda is a mathematics education professor and is the Associate Director of Mathematics for the CREATE for STEM Institute. She is also the interim chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education.