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Whether you have a quick question that’s related to education research and program evaluation or you need to collaborate on a research grant with an education component, I’m here to serve you!
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“I had the best time last week while participating in training on education research led by the incredible Melo-Jean Yap. It was an absolute pleasure to learn from such a knowledgeable and inspiring instructor who truly knows how to engage and empower learners.
What made this experience even more special was the amazing group of fellow participants who brought diverse perspectives and experiences to the table. The collaborative atmosphere fostered deep discussions and meaningful connections that will be so incredibly helpful as I move forward.
From exploring new methodologies to gaining insights into best practices, l walked away from the training feeling equipped with a fresh perspective and renewed passion for my work. I’m confident that the knowledge and skills I’ve gained will positively impact how I approach my projects and contribute to the field of education research.
A huge thank you to Dr. Melo and my fellow participants for making this workshop.”
– Dr. CJ Neely, NIH FASEB MOSAIC Program Manager
Hello from Melo!
Hi, I look forward to learning more about you, your emerging ideas, and how I can enhance or/and execute them! I’m an enthusiastic visionary who values servant leadership (I’m even certified as a Scrum Master). I’m also a diversity, equity, & inclusion champion.
Let’s connect & innovate how to serve students and even colleagues!
– Melo-Jean Yap, Ph.D
CTEI’s Senior Education Research Consultant
Team Member
Hexin Bi
Graduate Student Researcher
Hi! I’m Hexin Bi, a third-year graduate student studying in the JHU School of Education’s Mental Health Counseling program’s School Counseling track. I’m passionate about working in the education field and helping adolescents and young adults thrive in school settings. I’m interested in counseling psychology, student wellbeing, and international student/immigrant wellbeing and would like to conduct more research about that!
Top Right photo: Melo & Ebony McGee (STEM racial equity scholar, JHU)
Bottom Left photo: Melo, Yvonne Moore-Jones (CTEI Program Coordinator), & Hexin Bi (CTEI Grad Research Assistant)
Bottom right photo: Melo & Kelly Clark (CTEI Teaching Academy Director)
Recent Projects
Some projects I have collaborated with include:
- AI as TA
[Department of Computer Science] - AI-Driven Learning: Investigating GPT’s Impact on College Student Learning
[Departments of Sociology; Computer Science; Applied Physics Lab; Academic Support, PILOT Program] - Cell, Molecular, Developmental Biology, and Biophysics PhD Program
[CMDBB Program; Department of Biology] - Creating pathways for a diversity of perspectives to solve global change problems in grasslands
[Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences] - First-Year Seminar (FYS) Assessment
[First-Year Seminar] - FLI Admission Project
[FLI Initiatives, Center for Student Success] - Gateway Math Supports Programs
[Department of Mathematics] - Imaging Science as a Gateway to Broadening Participation in STEM Fields
[Integrated Imaging Center] - NIH Award # R25DC020698: STEMM opportunities for college students with Hearing loss to Engage in Auditory Research (STEMM-HEAR)
[Department of Biomedical Engineering] - NSF IUSE, DUE Award # 2021013: Data Science Education Through a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
[Carnegie Institution of Science; Clovis Community College] - NSF DMR Award # 2104764: Lattice Distortion in Concentrated Metallic Alloys [Validation of Structure of Material Concept Inventory]
[Department of Materials Science & Engineering] - NSF CAREER: Deconvolving organic substrates as the critical link between changes in organic matter and global biogeochemical sulfur, carbon, and oxygen cycling
[Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences] - NSF CAREER DMR # 2046063: Geometries of Topological Defects in 3D Nematics, from Equilibrium Structure to Active Dynamics
[Department of Physics & Astronomy] - NSF CAREER GEOPAths Award # 2144836: Integrating research and education to evaluate Neoproterozoic-Cambrian tectonism and sedimentary basins in western Laurentia [Geosciences Camp]
[Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences] - NSF Global Center Award # 2330450: Electric Power Innovation for a Carbon-free Society (EPICS)
2023-2028, $5 MILLION
[Department of Environmental Health & Engineering; Department of Civil & Systems Engineering; Department of Electrical & Computing Engineering; Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute; Imperial College London; University of Melbourne; Georgia Tech; UC Davis; Resources for the Future; University of Strathclyde; University of Edinburgh; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO); Newcastle University; Monash University; Global Power System Transformation Consortium (G-PST); Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG); Future Power Markets Forum (FPMF)] - Sense of Belonging in the Major
[Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (ChemBE)] - Utilizing the Procreate App to Develop Animations to Enhance Student Learning on Challenging Introductory Chemistry Topics (JHU 2022 Instructional Enhancement Grant Program awardee)
[Department of Chemistry]
My work timelines
If you have a quick question, I can help within a few days.
If you are working on a deadline for a medium-sized project, give me at least a two-weeks notice.
If you are planning on submitting a grant (e.g., NSF, etc.), please approach me at least a month before the submission deadline.
How to get started
Please fill out this brief questionnaire so that I can efficiently help you. The more information you share, the more I can customize a plan to help and guide you. Whether you’re in the stage of brainstorming, fine-tuning research design, implementing, analyzing, or merely struggling, I would love to know all about it.
If you have a question about an already existing and established project with us, then you do not need to fill out this form. However, if you have an inquiry about a new (potential) project, then please fill out this form.
Please expect 2-3 business days to hear back from me.
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Thanks for filling out this form. I value your time and creativity! I look forward to innovating with you.
For urgent timelines, please still fill out this form and also email Mike Reese at [email protected]
Workshops
I also offer engaging, hands-on workshops for any faculty, staff, postdoc, or graduate student who is interested in learning about doing education research. The learning outcomes for the “Introduction to Education Research” (IER) workshop are as follows:
- Describe research approaches in education.
- Summarize best practices in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research.
- Reflect on one’s identities and background, and how they inform one’s researcher positionality.
- Discuss ethical and inclusive strategies for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Perform hands-on activities for designing, collecting, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
- Develop a working purpose statement for research study of interest.
More information about the IER workshop can be found on this page.
Education Journal Club
We also host an education journal club focused on teaching and learning topics in higher education. It encompasses all disciplines, so everyone from all fields are welcome to join this hybrid event! I highly encourage participants (faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students) to select the articles and lead the discussions!
We serve ideas along with tea and light refreshments! Come for the community and conversation!
For more information on the CTEI Ed Journal Club, check out its webpage.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to CTEI Senior Instructional Technologist, Charlee Dulaney, for helping me revamp, design, and update this webpage!