Jeremy Wang
Jeremy Wang is a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Psychology in the Learning and Cognition track. His research interests revolve around K-12 science education, with emphasis in cognitive aspects of scientific reasoning and learning of complex science concepts, as well as evaluation and improvement of science education programs.
Jeremy graduated with a BA from Rice University in Biology and Philosophy, and taught middle school science for two years in Brooklyn, New York through the Teach For America program. While teaching, he earned a MS in Teaching from Pace University. He worked as a Science Content Specialist in Test Development at the College Board, developing science assessment items, redesigning Advanced Placement science courses, and writing college readiness science educational standards for grades 6-12.
Jeremy's personal interests include golf and craft beers. His personal blog can be found here.
Selected Presentations
Wang, J.Y., Moore, T., Plumb, S., & Roehrig, G. (2009, October). A Student Task Model Method for Assessing and Improving a Model-Eliciting Activity. Paper presented at the Frontiers in Education Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Wang, J.Y. (2010, June). Preparing students to learn an experimental design strategy. Poster presented at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Institute for Education Sciences, National Harbor, MD.
June 2010