The Inquiry Oasis: A UArizona College of Education Podcast

In today's episode of Inquiry Oasis, Dean Regina Deil-Amen interviews Dr. Leslie Gonzales, Professor and Department Head of the College of Education's Department of Education Policy Studies and Practice in the Center for the Study of Higher Education. Dr. Gonzales shares about her professional and personal background and the connections to higher education and her research. Dr. Gonzales...

Join us in learning about Dr. Tamara Lawson 's research and work as an assistant professor in the Disability and Psychoeducational Studies Department here at the University of Arizona's College of Education. In this episode, Dean Deil-Amen and Dr. Lawson discuss her research work with students in K-12 settings as well as her work as an assistant professor for students studying School Psy...

Listen to part 2 of the two part episode with Dr. Desiree Vega . Dr. Vega and Dean Deil-Amen continue to explore the intersection of identity, advocacy, and purpose in the field of school psychology.  Dr. Vega discusses her research findings, recommended readings, and an upcoming book release with her colleague Jaclyn Wolf at San Francisco State University. The book is titled Culturally Responsive...

Listen to part 1 of 2 in which Dr. Desiree Vega joins Dean Deil-Amen to explore the intersection of identity, advocacy, and purpose in the field of school psychology. Dr. Vega is a professor in the department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies ( DPS ). Dr. Vega reflects on her journey as a first-generation college graduate, and how her family's educational experiences shaped her comm...

In this episode of the "Inquiry Oasis" podcast, Dean Regina Deil-Amen speaks with Dr. Patricia Moreira, an assistant professor in the University of Arizona's College of Education. Dr. Moreira, a former science teacher from Chile, discusses her research on how students' reasoning in science becomes visible and how this understanding can be applied to improve teaching. She explai...

Join us for an interview with Dr. Jill Castek and host, Dean Regina Deil-Amen. Dr. Castek, a former teacher and literacy specialist, is a professor in the department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies (TLS) and is the co-director of the Digital Innovation and Learning Lab ( DIALL ). More than just a tech-filled room, DIALL is a dynamic community hub where students, educators, and loc...

Join us in this engaging episode in which Dr. Adriana Cimetta and Dr. Rebecca Friesen of the Center for Evaluation Assessment Research & Evaluation (CEARE) highlight the journey of three doctoral students from the University of Arizona, who recently clinched the top prize at the 2024 American Evaluation Association's United States Student Evaluation Case Competition . Hannah Douglas, Emil...

Dean Berry of the College of Education and Dr. Judy Marquez Kiyama, a professor of Educational Policy Studies and Practice, discuss the importance of culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy at the University of Arizona and the history of Funds of Knowledge. In this episode, Dr. Kiyama shares her journey at the University of Arizona, from being a first-generation college student to holding va...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, Dean Robert Berry interviews Dr. Lia Falco, an educational psychologist and school counselor educator at the College of Education. Dr. Falco discusses her passion for her work, focusing on three key words: kids, school, and opportunity.  She elaborates on her background in educational psychology and school counseling, emphasizing the developmental lens she uses to...

Join Dean Berry and Dr. Renae Mayes as they explore Dr. Mayes's work as a researcher and counselor. This episode of Inquiry Oasis explores themes of Black joy, community, and educational spaces through a compelling conversation between Dean Robert Berry and Dr. Renae Mayes, a professor and school counselor educator at the University of Arizona's College of Education. Dr. Mayes discusses...

Join us in learning about Dr. Adriana's work as a researcher and as the Director of the Center for Educational Assessment, Research, and Evaluation (CEARE). Dr. Cimetta discusses her multifaceted roles in teaching, research, and program evaluation, emphasizing her focus on equity in STEM education, fostering a sense of belonging, and diversifying the STEM workforce. The conversation explores...

Join us in learning about Dr. Kirsten Lansey 's research and what brought her into her research in today's episode of the Inquiry Oasis podcast. Dr. Lansey is an Assistant Professor in special education at the College of Education.  Her overarching goal is to conduct research, teaching, and service that contributes to systemic educational change so that students with complex support need...

Join us for Part II of Dean Berry's interview with Associate Professor, Dr. JD Lopez as they continue their conversation on statistical erasure, the notion of understanding giving back, and Native Nation building. Additionally, they will discuss the "achievement gap" and where the gap really lies as well as Dr. Lopez's personal background that led him to higher education. Dr. L...

Join us for Part 1 of 2 of Dean Berry's interview with Dr. Jameson D. Lopez . Dr. Lopez is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education's Educational Policy Studies and Practice program and is an enrolled member of the Quechan tribe located in Fort Yuma, California. Dive into Dr. Lopez's work as an Indigenous quantitative researcher whose research focuses on Indigenous student...

Join Dean Robert Q. Berry and Executive Director of the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning, Colin Waite, on their discussion about the Cooper Center's six decade long history in Tucson, AZ. The Cooper Center began in 1964 and celebrates its 60th year of providing Tucson K-12 students with hands-on environmental education experiences in Southern Arizona. To celebrate, the Cooper Center i...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony engages with Dr. Kristin Gunckel , a distinguished scholar in science education at the University of Arizona College of Education . The dialogue traverses the landscape of climate literacy, linking classroom pedagogy to community empowerment. Dr. Gunckel also walks us through her research on preparing elementary teachers for science education...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, we welcome Dr. Taucia González , an assistant professor of special education at the University of Arizona College of Education . Dr. González sheds light on her groundbreaking GANAS project , where high school students use testimonios as a narrative tool to critically reflect on systemic barriers in education. We explore how these narratives from bilingual, Latina...

This episode of The Inquiry Oasis we dive into the REEDS (Research on Educational Equity and Diversity in STEM) Fellowship Program at the University of Arizona College of Education . Funded by a significant NSF grant, this initiative aims to reshape STEM education through research focused on creating inclusive and diverse learning environments. The episode features conversations with the first coh...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, we delve into the fascinating world of cognitive processes in education with Dr. Jonathan Tullis , Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona College of Education . Dr. Tullis, a prominent figure in the Cognition and Memory in Education and Learning Lab, shares insights from his groundbreaking research on the interaction between mem...

In this episode of The Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony speaks with Dr. Dawn Demps , exploring her remarkable journey from a high school dropout in Flint, Michigan, to becoming an assistant professor at the University of Arizona, College of Education . Dr. Demps shares her transformative experiences with educational policy and social justice, highlighting the pivotal role of TRIO programs and t...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, Dr. Adai Tefera , an associate professor of special education at the University of Arizona's College of Education delves into her pivotal research on racial disparities in special education, examining the complex interplay of race, disability, language, and other social factors. We take a look at Dr. Tefera’s article she co-authored in the American Educationa...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony talks with Dr. Ji Hong a professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona's College of Education . The central theme centers around Dr. Hong's research on multiple marginalized and underrepresented teachers. We explore the challenges these teachers confront, emphasizing the role of intersectional ide...