Karen Rambo-Hernandez

Karen Rambo-Hernandez is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, where she serves as Interim Head of the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture in the College of Education and Human Development. Her work bridges statistics, research methodology, and STEM education reform, focusing on equity and inclusion for underrepresented and high-achieving students.

• Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment) from the University of Connecticut (2011)

Her research emphasizes:

• Advanced statistical applications (multilevel modeling, growth modeling) to educational datasets
• Assessing STEM education interventions
• Designing inclusive learning environments
• Quantifying academic variability in classrooms

Recent publications analyze engineering identity formation, computational thinking programs, team-based learning, and equity in gifted education. Her work often integrates social cognitive theory and longitudinal data to address systemic educational gaps.

She has:

• Secured over $5 million in grants from NSF and U.S. Department of Education
• Advised 23 graduate students (12 PhD, 11 Master's)
• Served on 20 Ph.D. and 2 Master's committees
• Authored 50+ peer-reviewed journals, 30+ conference proceedings, and 4 book chapters
• Contributed to 6 journal editorial boards