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• Educational Psychology
• Learning Processes
• Digital Learning
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Prof. Dr. Kirsten Berthold is a Professor of Educational Psychology at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science, Department of Psychology, where she leads Unit 13 - Educational Psychology. Her institutional roles include being a Deputy Member of the BiSEd Conference (Bielefeld School of Education) and an Institute Member at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Conflict and Violence Research. She serves as module responsible for Educational Psychology (27-AFNF-Paed), Learning and Development (27-BiWi3), and Psychology for Schools (27-BiWi3_ISP). Prof. Berthold's research focuses on educational psychology with particular emphasis on learning processes in digital environments . Her work investigates how retrospective prompts , video tutorials , and journal writing can enhance learning outcomes. She explores cognitive mechanisms like retrieval practice , self-explanation , and metacognitive monitoring in educational contexts, with applications spanning vocational training, higher education, and school psychology. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals consistent research themes centered on optimizing learning protocols through strategic prompting. Her work demonstrates that retrospective note prompts significantly enhance learning from video tutorials, with particular effectiveness in technical education contexts. She has made substantial contributions to understanding the differential effects of cognitive versus metacognitive prompts , showing that cognitive prompts generally outperform metacognitive ones in enhancing comprehension and knowledge transfer. Her research on retrieval practice has established that repeated testing produces superior long-term retention compared to repeated learning protocols, with important implications for educational practice. Within the university structure, Prof. Berthold contributes to the PINC (Processes of Innovation and Creativity) research focus area, which examines individual, interactive, and collective creative action across various domains. Her work bridges educational psychology with broader university initiatives on innovation in teaching and learning. She maintains an active research program with numerous recent publications in top educational psychology journals, demonstrating consistent productivity and scholarly impact in her field.

Sandra ReitbrechtView profile

Professor

• German Linguistics
• German as a Foreign Language
• Pronunciation Didactics
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Professor Sandra Reitbrecht is a W2 Professor of German Linguistics / German as a Foreign Language at the University of Bamberg since September 2025, where she leads research and teaching in her specialized field. Previously, she served as a University Lecturer at the University College of Teacher Education Vienna (2017-2025) and held research positions including Project Manager for the Sparkling Science Project 'AaMoL' and Research Associate in the FWF project on scientific text competence at the University of Graz. Her research focuses on pronunciation didactics in German as a foreign/second language, academic language competence development, text competence, and writing didactics. She has made significant contributions to understanding how reflective modeling can enhance academic writing skills in secondary education contexts. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications, particularly through the development of model videos and material-based writing tasks. Professor Reitbrecht's publication record shows a clear trend toward increasingly interdisciplinary work that combines writing studies, language education, and technology integration. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate growing interest in AI applications for language instruction, multilingual approaches to language teaching, and the transfer of writing strategies across educational contexts. Member of the International Committee of the International Association for Germanic Studies (since 07/2025) Vice President of the Austrian Association for German as a Foreign/Second Language (2017-2023) Member of the organizing committee for the 18th International Conference of German Teachers in Lübeck 2025 Member of the jury for the European Language Label 2021 and 2025 Review activities for numerous academic journals including InfoDaF and International Journal of Multilingualism As an educator, Professor Reitbrecht has coordinated the Eye-Tracking Research Group and developed professional development courses for teachers across multiple countries. Her commitment to science communication is evident through her role as a Young Science Ambassador and her participation in public outreach activities including radio interviews and workshops at the Children's University of Vienna.

Christopher M McGrawView profile

Assistant Professor

• Epilepsy
• Genetics of Epilepsy
• Refractory Epilepsy
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Christopher M McGraw, MD, PhD, serves as Assistant Professor in Neurology (Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with clinical practice at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Education: PhD: Baylor College of Medicine (2012) MD: Baylor College of Medicine (2014) Residency: UC San Francisco (2018) Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School (2020) Postdoctoral Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital, Epilepsy Genetics (2020) His research investigates molecular mechanisms of refractory seizure disorders through cross-species approaches combining human genetics with zebrafish and mouse models. Key methodologies include electrophysiology, calcium fluorescence imaging, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and computational analysis of seizure dynamics. Primary focus areas encompass genetic epilepsy modifiers, NORSE pathophysiology, quantitative EEG biomarkers, and functional validation of pathogenic variants. Recent publications demonstrate integration of machine learning with high-throughput zebrafish screening, natural language processing of clinical epilepsy notes, and large-scale genomic studies. These works bridge neurogenetics, computational neuroscience, and pharmacology to identify novel therapeutic targets and improve seizure management metrics. Scientific Awards: K08 Career Development Award, NIH/NINDS (2020) Taking Flight Award, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (2019) Dr. McGraw leads an NIH-funded research program focusing on SCN1A, SLC6A1, and CDKL5-related epilepsies. He serves on the Coalition to Cure CHD2 Scientific Advisory Board and collaborates with Northwestern's Center for Genetic Medicine. His clinical work informs translational research on refractory status epilepticus and precision epilepsy therapies. The McGraw Lab employs chemical seizure models (PTZ, organophosphates) alongside genetic models to study inter-regional brain dynamics using GCaMP6s calcium imaging. Current projects combine whole-organism screening with single-neuron analysis to develop functional assays for variant pathogenicity assessment and anti-seizure compound discovery.

• Presidency
• Political Communication
• Social Media
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Dr. Harold "Trey" Orndorff serves as Professor of Political Science within the Department of Political Science at Oklahoma Christian University, operating under the broader academic category of History, Political Science & Criminal Justice. An award-winning scholar, he maintains active roles in research, teaching, and public discourse initiatives. His research centers on presidential communication dynamics, with specialized expertise in social media's transformative impact on political engagement. Key investigations include President Trump's Twitter usage patterns and algorithmic effects on voter behavior. Concurrently, Dr. Orndorff pioneers pedagogical innovations through studies on collaborative note-taking systems and high-impact learning frameworks designed to enhance political science education. His methodology integrates quantitative social media analysis with classroom experimentation. Dr. Orndorff co-founded and executive produces The Politics Guys , a nonprofit podcast fostering bipartisan dialogue through structured debates between ideologically diverse guests. This initiative operates as an independent media laboratory examining real-time political discourse mechanics, with episodes distributed through major podcast platforms and university partnerships.

Ruth LightbodyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Deliberative Democracy
• Policy Making
• Community Engagement
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Dr. Ruth Lightbody serves as a Senior Lecturer in Politics at Glasgow Caledonian University, where she maintains an active research profile while accepting PhD students. Her institutional base is firmly within the Politics department at Glasgow Caledonian University, with research connections extending to the University of Strathclyde and University of the West of Scotland through her educational background and collaborative projects. Dr. Lightbody's research centers on deliberative democracy, with particular expertise in public hearings, citizen assemblies, and community engagement mechanisms. Her work investigates how diverse participation affects democratic legitimacy, with growing focus on climate assemblies and Universal Basic Income deliberations. The research fingerprint shows strong concentration in UK Social Sciences (100%), Decision Making (87%), Scotland-focused work (75%), Policy Making (67%), and Democracy studies (56%). Her recent publication trend shows increasing output through 2025, with articles spanning deliberative democracy frameworks, public values research, climate assembly analysis, and poverty perception studies. These works demonstrate consistent methodological sophistication while addressing pressing democratic challenges in policy contexts. Understanding the core principles of participative democracy and a framework for measuring impact (Fellowship awarded competitively, May 2023) Significant research impact with 76 Scopus h-index Multiple publications generating news mentions and social media engagement Recognition from Scottish Parliament related to democratic engagement Dr. Lightbody maintains an active grant portfolio with five current or recent projects, serving as Principal Investigator on multiple research grants including 'It takes a village' and 'Playful Beginnings' family wellbeing initiatives. She collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines, particularly with colleagues like McKendrick, Sinclair, and McHugh on projects spanning community resilience, Universal Basic Income, and deliberative democracy. Her supervision record includes doctoral students, with her institutional profile explicitly noting availability for new PhD candidates. Her work contributes significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to quality education and reduced inequalities, through research that strengthens democratic processes and community engagement in policy-making.

• Prostate Cancer
• Urologic Oncology
• Robotic Surgery
• +7 more

Dr. Isaac Y. Kim, MD, PhD, MBA is Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at Yale School of Medicine, Chief of Urology, and Co-Leader of the Cancer Signaling Networks Program at Yale Cancer Center. As a urologic oncologist and surgeon, he specializes in the treatment, management, and prevention of prostate cancer, with particular expertise in advanced and metastatic disease. Dr. Kim's research interests focus on two primary areas: the role of surgery in men with metastatic prostate cancer, and the mechanisms of treatment resistance in prostate cancer cells. His clinical work centers on minimally invasive robotic surgery, having performed over 2,500 robotic prostatectomies, with a focus on helping patients navigate and understand their disease. He has established a same-day radical prostatectomy program using single-port robotic surgery to minimize patient discomfort and recovery time. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent productivity across prostate cancer diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes. Recent publications address important topics including PSMA imaging, management of radio-recurrent prostate cancer, surgical outcomes in elderly patients, and novel approaches to treatment resistance. His work spans clinical trials, molecular research, and healthcare disparities in prostate cancer care. Dr. Kim leads the SIMCAP trial, a major multi-institution study evaluating cytoreductive prostatectomy in metastatic disease, and maintains active collaborations with numerous researchers across Yale and other institutions. His educational background includes medical and doctoral degrees from Northwestern University, a Wharton MBA, and clinical training at Baylor College of Medicine and NIH. As Chair of Urology, Dr. Kim oversees one of the larger urology departments in the nation, attracting patients from regions far beyond New Haven. He emphasizes delivering innovative care with compassion, noting that 'when a patient and concerned family members come in with a prostate cancer diagnosis, and I'm able to take care of it and see how he recovers, it is truly a privilege and a blessing.'

• Business Ethics
• Judgment and Decision-Making
• Accounting Education
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Dr. Kelly F. Gamble Mathis serves as Associate Professor of Accounting at Valdosta State University, bringing dual professional credentials as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) to her academic role. Her expertise bridges theoretical accounting principles with practical industry applications developed through prior public accounting experience at Goldstein, Lewin & Co. Her educational background includes: PhD in Business Administration (Accounting) - Florida State University Master of Taxation and BS in Accounting - Florida Atlantic University BA in Computer Science - Boston University Dr. Gamble Mathis's research investigates ethical decision-making in accounting contexts, particularly focusing on how healthcare professionals understand business fundamentals through mental accounting frameworks. She examines heuristic processing in investor decisions and sensory modalities in auditor judgment, contributing to behavioral accounting literature. Her work demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary connections between accounting theory and real-world organizational challenges. Recent publications show strong emphasis on practical applications, with journal articles addressing healthcare finance education and ethical case studies alongside the 2017 textbook Surviving Financial Accounting: A How-To Guide . This output reflects her commitment to making accounting principles accessible across professional domains. Her scholarly recognition includes: 2016 Distinguished Research Award (International Academy for Case Studies) 2015 Steele Foundation Research Grant (Valdosta State University) 2014 New Faculty Grant (Valdosta State University) Multiple doctoral fellowships (McKnight, KPMG, AICPA) Dr. Gamble Mathis actively contributes to academic leadership as a Graduate Faculty Full Member since 2016, mentoring students while maintaining robust research productivity. Her industry background enriches classroom instruction in Financial Accounting and Corporate Taxation, with conference presentations demonstrating ongoing scholarly engagement. Professional service includes memberships in the Georgia Society of CPAs, American Accounting Association, and AICPA.

Anthony WalkerView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Piano Performance
• Music Pedagogy
• Jazz
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Anthony Walker serves as an Adjunct Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Studies within the Music Department of Eastern University's College of Arts and Humanities. He concurrently holds positions as Music Director at Hope Christian Church (Greater DC area) and for the Washington Performing Arts Men, Women and Children of the Gospel. His educational foundation includes an M. Mus degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Temple University, building on childhood piano training in St. Paul, Minnesota where he debuted publicly at age ten. Walker's artistic specialization spans classical, gospel, jazz, and rhythm & blues traditions, characterized by a sophisticated style comparable to Herbie Hancock and George Duke. His performance career encompasses five continents with collaborations including Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Take 6, and gospel artists like Donnie McClurkin and BeBe & CeCe Winans. Notable engagements feature headlining at Blues Alley and The Blue Note, performing with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center (2019), and serving as musical director for Ledisi at the White House (at First Lady Michelle Obama's request) and the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. Additional highlights include Broadway appearances, 18 months touring with The Winans' gospel musical Don't Get God Started , and participation in the Smithsonian Institution's historic piano exhibit (2000-2001). Professional activities extend to television appearances on NBC Today Show, CBS Morning Show, and Late Night with David Letterman, alongside session work for artists such as Kelly Price and Maurette Brown Clark.

• Biology Education
• Secondary Science Education
• ICT in Education
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Yoichiro Kato serves as a Lecturer at Waseda University's School of Education while holding a concurrent teaching position at Waseda University Senior High School since 2010. Holding a Master's degree from Waseda University, he bridges secondary education practice with university-level pedagogy training through his course Teaching Methods in the Natural Sciences . His research focuses on transformative biology education methodologies, particularly through: ICT-integrated lesson development (iPad/ZOOM systems) Transparent skeletal specimen creation for anatomy instruction Marine biodiversity fieldwork curricula Hybrid (online/in-person) science teaching frameworks His 2022-2023 work pioneered 'high-flex' lesson formats combining Apple TV, capture boards, and real-time compositing to simultaneously deliver in-person and online instruction. Kato's publication history reveals an evolving research trajectory from physical specimen development (2014-2017) toward digital pedagogy (2021-2024), consistently targeting enhanced student engagement in secondary science through technological innovation. His projects demonstrate practical applications across geology (igneous rock analysis), zoology (vertebrate anatomy), and marine biology contexts. As principal investigator, Kato has secured competitive funding including: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (2021-2022) Waseda University Internal Special Research Projects (2014-2024) His 8+ conference presentations at national societies document iterative improvements to his teaching methodologies based on student feedback and classroom trials. Kato maintains active professional engagement through: Japanese Society for Biology Education Japan Society for Science Education His research projects frequently involve collaborative development with high school students and university teacher-trainees, emphasizing practical classroom implementation over theoretical frameworks.