Other Series
WCER and its projects present lectures, workshops and networking series developed for a variety of audiences, including students, faculty, staff and colleagues of UW–Madison, as well as stakeholders, such as educators, public officials, community leaders and the interested public.
Current series include:
Interdisciplinary Training Program Seminar in Education Sciences
This bi-weekly discussion series connects graduate students with peers and experts on topics integral to professional success in education research. Topics selected generally are not taught in common coursework, yet are necessary for success in an education researcher’s career.
Qualitative Methods Group Lectures
MLRC Speaker Series | Implementation of High-Quality Dual Language Immersion Programs in International Schools
Ying Chu, Director of Chinese and Dual Language Learning, International School of Beijing
April 23, 2026, 9–10 a.m., Zoom only
WCER Office Hours with Mariana and Chris
April 23, 2026, 8–9 a.m. , Director’s Office 785C and Zoom
ITP | When and Why Does College Advising “Work”: Evidence from Advise in TN
Taylor Odle, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Policy Studies, UW–Madison
April 24, 2026, Noon–1:30 p.m., Room 259, Educational Sciences
What Do Students Actually Do? | Task Engagement in Primary School Mathematics and German Language Arts from a Student Practice Perspective
Patrick Schreyer, Visiting Scholar, Institute of Educational Science at the University of Kassel
April 27, 2026, 9:30–10:30 a.m. , Room 259 Educational Sciences or Zoom
WCER Project & Community Learning Series | Developing an AI-Driven Data Tool for a Research Inquiry
Rich Halverson, ELPA Professor and CALL-ECL PI
April 30, 2026, 11 a.m.—noon , Room 259 Ed Sci or join online via Zoom
MLRC Speaker Series | The Impact of Dual Language Immersion on High School Outcomes
Manuel Vazquez, Researcher, Education Northwest
May 7, 2026, 1–2:00 p.m. , Online only
WCER Office Hours With Mariana and Chris
May 13, 2026, 1–2:00 p.m. , Director’s Office 785C and Zoom
WCER Office Hours With Mariana and Chris
May 28, 2026, 8–9 a.m. , Director’s Office 785C and Zoom
Past Events
ITP | Fraction Tutoring Project: Lessons Learned
Jennifer Murray, Third-year graduate student, UW–Madison Department of Psychology
April 17, 2026, Noon–1:30 p.m., Room 259, Educational Sciences
WCER Office Hours with Mariana and Chris
April 8, 2026, 1–2:00 p.m. , Director’s Office 785C and Zoom
WCER Office Hours With Mariana and Chris
March 30, 2026, 1–2 p.m. , Director’s Office 785C and Zoom
WCER Office Hours with Mariana and Chris
March 26, 2026, 8–9 a.m. , Director’s Office 785C and Zoom
ITP | Inclusive Teaching Methods: Best Practices to Help Students from All Backgrounds Succeed in Your Class
Markus Brauer, Professor, Department of Psychology, UW-Madison
March 20, 2026, Noon-1:30 pm , 259 Educational Sciences
Beyond Borders: Reimagining Engineering Education Through the Lens of Language and Culture
Greses Pérez , Assistant Professor in Engineering Education, Tufts University
March 20, 2026, 12:15 p.m.-1:30 pm , Teacher Education Building (Room 566)
WCER Project & Community Learning Series | Fostering Distributed Leadership: A Model for Undergraduate Success in Research
Brendan Eagan, Associate Director for Partnerships and Community Engagement, Center for Research on Complex Thinking
March 16, 2026, 10–11 a.m. , Room 259 Educational Sciences or Zoom
