Publications
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Developing protocols to support collaborative teacher reflection and professional learning for science argument writing
This white paper describes the development of a suite of teacher reflection protocols that structure generative conversations among teachers about instruction in support of students’ written scientific arguments.
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Examining Teacher Preparation Program Feedback from CSU Systemwide Survey Data: Using the CTQ Completer Survey to Support Data-Driven Continuous Improvement
This report provides background on the Center for Teaching Quality (CTQ) Completer Survey, describing how California State University (CSU) grantees of the New Generation of Educators (NGEI) initiative can use…
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Semantic Instrumentation of Virtual Environments for Training
We discuss an approach in which the virtual environment is semantically instrumented in order to allow for the tracking of and reasoning about open-ended learner activity therein.
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GPU Performance Prediction using Representation Learning
We propose a representation learning approach to address the high level of contention among thousands of parallel threads in GPU activity prediction models.
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Connected Freight Rail Stock: A Modular Approach Integrating Sensors, Actors and Cyber Physical Systems for Operational Advantages and Condition Based Maintenance
This paper describes the basis of such a system including the power supply, intra-train communications, sensing and cloud-based analytics.
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Low Precision Neural Networks using Subband Decomposition
In this paper, we present a unique approach using lower precision weights for more efficient and faster training phase.
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Achieving Differential Privacy in Secure Multiparty Data Aggregation Protocols on Star Networks
We consider the problem of privacy-preserving data aggregation in a star network topology, i.e., several untrusting participants connected to a single aggregator.
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Transient electronics based on frangible stress-engineered glass substrates
We present an approach to transience electronics where transience is achieved by fracturing electronic components into small pieces and widely dispersing the fragments over a large area.
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Mapping the Hypocretin/Orexin Neuronal System: An Unexpectedly Productive Journey
Early in 1998, we (and others) described the same hypothalamic neuropeptides, respectively called the hypocretins or orexins, which were discovered using two different approaches.
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Measuring Student Learning in Introductory Block-Based Programming: Examining Misconceptions of Loops, Variables, and Boolean Logic
This research aims to develop assessment items for measuring student understanding in introductory CS classrooms in middle school using a principled approach for assessment design.
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Learner Modeling for Adaptive Scaffolding in a Computational Thinking-Based Science Learning Environment
We develop a learner modeling and adaptive scaffolding framework for CTSiM –an open ended learning environment that supports synergistic learning of science and Computational Thinking for middle school students.
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Impact of the National Writing Project’s College-Ready Writers Program in High-Need Rural Districts
This paper reports on a district-randomized controlled trial of the National Writing Project’s College-Ready Writers Program (CRWP), implemented in high-need rural districts in 10 states.