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Eleanor O'RourkeView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Learning Sciences
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Eleanor O'Rourke is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University with joint appointments in the Department of Computer Science and the Learning Sciences, part of the McCormick School of Engineering. She co-directs the Delta Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research in Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, and Learning Sciences. Her work examines how learning environments can foster motivation and effective practices in computer science education, supported by grants from NSF and Google. Educated at the University of Washington (PhD, MS in Computer Science & Engineering) and Colby College (BS in Computer Science and Spanish), her research employs mixed methods, including design-based research and grounded theory, to study student motivation, affective responses during programming, and AI-driven interventions. Notable contributions include tools like Ply and Isopleth , which support novice web developers, and studies on student self-assessment biases and growth mindset incentives. Her work has been recognized with multiple Best Paper Awards at ACM conferences, including ICER 2024 and SIGCSE 2022. She teaches courses such as Transformative AI and the Learning Sciences and Design of Learning Environments , and advises a diverse cohort of PhD students and undergraduates. The Delta Lab’s collaborative approach emphasizes innovation in educational technology and human-centered design.

Holly J. NibertView profile

Associate Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
• Language Program Administration
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Holly J. Nibert is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Linguistics and Director of the Spanish Language Program in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on second language acquisition (SLA) of Spanish phonology and phonetics within the revised Speech Learning Model (SLM-r). She also emphasizes principles of teaching Spanish as a second language, instructor training, and language program administration. Education: Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000) M.A. in Spanish Linguistics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1991) B.A. in Spanish, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1989) Research interests span Spanish phonetics/phonology SLA, pedagogical techniques, and leadership in language program administration. Her recent work examines applying leadership studies to program direction. She co-authored two Spanish textbooks: ¡Arriba! and Día a día . Key awards include the 2013 WMU Distinguished Teaching Award and multiple teaching accolades as a graduate TA. Her work bridges theoretical SLA research with practical classroom applications, including curriculum design and international teaching assistant training. Her contributions to the field include advancing techniques for SLA of segmental and prosodic features, as well as leadership strategies for language programs. She previously directed Western Michigan University's First-Year Spanish Program for 15 years before joining OSU in 2014.

• Language use in social interaction
• Interactional competence in second language
• L2 teaching
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Carmen Taleghani-Nikazm is a Professor and Chair of Germanic Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University (OSU), within the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in German Applied Linguistics and Linguistics. Her research focuses on language use in social interaction, particularly in second language (L2) contexts, leveraging methods from Conversation Analysis and Interactional Linguistics. She examines how speakers formulate utterances to achieve social actions, with comparative studies in German, Persian, and multilingual settings. Her academic roles include Department Chair, member of the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Second Language Studies, and extensive service on university committees. She has directed language programs and contributed to pedagogical advancements, such as integrating multimodal resources and digital tools in language education. Key interests include L2 interactional competence, TA development, and the application of research to teaching. Her work bridges theoretical insights from discourse analysis with practical language instruction, emphasizing culturally informed teaching methodologies. Her publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles on topics like request sequences, invitations in Farsi, and multimodality in L2 interaction. She actively participates in academic conferences and serves as a reviewer for journals like Journal of Pragmatics and Research on Language and Social Interaction . Taleghani-Nikazm has advised numerous PhD and MA students, focusing on areas such as intercultural communication, refugee language practices, and L2 pedagogy. She has secured grants from the Arts & Humanities Large Grant Award, Mellon Foundation, and others, supporting projects like collaborative language education initiatives and conference funding.

Eleanor O’RourkeView profile

Associate Professor

• Technology-Enabled Learning
• Educational Games
• Growth Mindset Interventions
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Eleanor O’Rourke is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University, holding a joint appointment in Computer Science and the Learning Sciences. She co-directs the Delta Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, AI, and educational systems. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Washington (2016), MS from the University of Washington (2012), and BA in Computer Science and Spanish from Colby College. Research Interests: Design of technology-enabled learning experiences Educational games and playful learning Growth mindset interventions Real-time classroom data visualization Awards: Google Anita Borg Scholarship Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship Best Paper Awards at ICER 2024 and CHI 2012 Grants & Advising: Funded by NSF (CAREER, CRII, Cyberlearning) and Google Advises Ph.D. students in CS, Learning Sciences, and joint programs Labs & Impact: Co-leads the Delta Lab, developing tools like Ply (web inspector) and Brain Points (growth mindset incentives). Interventions have reached 100,000+ students globally.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Writing and Rhetoric
• Composition Studies
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Grant Eckstein is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Linguistics at Brigham Young University (BYU), within the College of Humanities. He is a full-time faculty member specializing in second language acquisition, writing, rhetoric, and composition studies, with a strong background in TESOL and language education. Ph.D. in Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and Writing; Rhetoric and Composition Studies, University of California, Davis (2014) M.A. in Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and Writing; Rhetoric and Composition Studies, University of California, Davis (2013) M.A. in TESOL, Pronunciation, Curriculum Development, and Program Administration, Brigham Young University (2007) B.A. in Linguistics, Minor in TESOL, Brigham Young University (2005) His research focuses on second language writing, response to writing, and pedagogical practices in language education. He is particularly interested in how writing instruction and feedback impact second language development. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied teaching methodologies, especially in TESOL and composition classrooms. Grant Eckstein has contributed significantly to the academic community through editorial and leadership roles. He currently serves as Board Member for the Journal of Second Language Writing and Associate Editor for the Journal of Response to Writing . He is also active in professional organizations such as Intermountain TESOL, where he has held officer positions since 2015. 1949 Young Scholar Award Nominee, BYU College of Humanities (2020) Outstanding Article Award Nomination, International Writing Center Association (2020) Best Graduate Student Paper, Canadian Modern Language Review (2016) Outstanding Graduate TA Nominee, UC Davis Graduate Student Society (2014) Best Paper, Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Student Symposium (2013) Dean's Prize for Best Oral Presentation, College of Letters and Sciences (2012) Excellence in Education Nominee, ASUCD (2012) Excellence in Teaching Award, Ed M. Minnie Berry Rowe (2007) He has been recognized for both teaching and research excellence throughout his career. His service includes advising and editorial work rather than direct grant management, though his nominations reflect competitive recognition. He teaches courses in linguistics and writing, and mentors emerging scholars through professional networks. He is affiliated with key journals and academic boards that support second language writing research.

• 19th-21st Century French/Francophone Literature
• Film Studies (French & African Cinema)
• Motif of Ruins in Literature and Cinema
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Marie-Magdeleine Chirol Hill is a Professor of French and Program Coordinator of French Cultural Studies at Whittier College's Department of Modern Languages & Literatures. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Maryland. Her research focuses on the motif of ruins in 19th-21st century literature and African cinema, alongside pedagogical innovations in language teaching. Chirol has been honored with the Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques (2012), the Hazel Cooper Jordan Endowed Chair (2013-2019), and the AATF Dorothy S. Ludwig Excellence in Teaching Award (2019). Chirol's academic contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed articles, books like Gaston Kaboré, Conteur et visionnaire du cinéma africain , and numerous pedagogical publications. She annually hosts French theater performances at Whittier, including works by Beckett and Sartre. Active in professional organizations, she serves as Vice President of Communication for the Southern California AATF chapter.

Thi Minh Tam TaView profile

Associate Professor

• Women's Mental Health
• Migrant and Refugee Mental Health
• Transcultural Psychiatry
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PD Dr. med. Thi Minh Tam Ta is a Senior Physician and Head of the Special Outpatient Clinic for Vietnamese Migrants at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin's Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. She co-founded Europe's first specialized outpatient clinic for Vietnamese migrants in 2010 and established a psychosocial network for Vietnamese migrants in 2012 to improve psychiatric access in Germany. Her research focuses on women's mental health , migrant/refugee mental health , and transcultural psychiatry . She pioneers culture- and language-adapted psychotherapy models while developing intercultural competency training frameworks. Her work bridges clinical practice with global mental health initiatives through participatory approaches. Global Mental Health Leadership : Co-directs hospital partnership programs and research collaborations between Charité and Hanoi Medical University/National Institute of Mental Health to modernize Vietnam's psychiatric care system Professional Leadership : Vice-Chair of Vietnamese Psychotherapeutic Association since 2023 Scientific Recognition : Honorary Professorship in Psychiatry from Hanoi Medical University (2022) Dr. Ta's clinical work integrates trauma therapy expertise with transcultural sensitivity, addressing systemic barriers in mental healthcare access for migrant populations while advancing emotion-focused therapeutic methodologies through international knowledge exchange.

• Foreign Language Pedagogy
• Language and Culture
• Business German
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Marianne Lancaster is Senior Lecturer in German Studies at Emory University, specializing in foreign language pedagogy and curriculum development. She holds an M.A. from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg and has 25+ years of teaching experience across Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University, and Emory. Key pedagogical contributions: Developed Business German curriculum sequence Created 'Boundaries' Freshman Seminar Restructured Beginning German with Blackboard integration Co-taught EU-focused Language Across Curriculum courses Administrative roles included First Year Coordinator, Fulbright TA selection, and directing Emory's Vienna Summer Program six times. She received teaching awards in 2009 (Excellence) and 2010 (Curriculum Innovation) from Emory College Language Center.

• Pragmatics
• Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
• Study Abroad Research
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Julieta Fernández is an Associate Professor in the Spanish & Portuguese Department at the University of Arizona, with affiliations in the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) Ph.D. program and the Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) cluster. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Penn State University, an MA in TESL from the University of Illinois, and a BA in Spanish-English Translation from IES en Lenguas Vivas in Argentina. Her research focuses on second language pragmatics, study abroad contexts, corpus linguistics, and pedagogical applications of qualitative and corpus-based methods. She directs the Tucson Applied Linguistics Lab, supported by a Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Grant, and collaborates on initiatives like the linguistically responsive TA training model funded by a CUES grant. Her educational background includes advanced degrees in applied linguistics and translation, emphasizing both theoretical and practical dimensions of language acquisition. Research interests span pragmatics, interaction analysis, corpus-based discourse studies, and the role of technology in language learning. She teaches courses on applied linguistics, second language teaching methodology, and qualitative research methods. Recent work highlights her exploration of pragmatic marker effects on L2 fluency perceptions, corpus methodologies in SLA research, and critical reflections on qualitative interview methods in study abroad research. Her grants and collaborative projects underscore commitment to pedagogical innovation and equitable language education practices. Prof. Fernández's lab and teaching emphasize hands-on research opportunities for graduate students, with a focus on bridging theory and practice in second language acquisition. She actively contributes to professional development through her courses and serves as a disciplinary leader in applied linguistics.

Matthias LückeView profile

Professor

• World trading system and trade policy concerns of developing and transition countries
• Natural resources and economic development
• Impact of labor migration and remittances on migrants' home countries
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Matthias Lücke is a Professor and Fellow at the Kiel Institute, actively collaborating with the Research Center International Development on migration and forced displacement research. His work addresses critical international development challenges through the lens of migration patterns, trade policy for developing economies, natural resource management, and refugee protection frameworks within European and global contexts. His research program centers on four interconnected domains: trade policy design for developing and transition economies within the global trading system; natural resource management as a driver of sustainable economic development; socio-economic impacts of labor migration and remittances on origin countries; and evidence-based policy design for refugee protection and immigration systems. This interdisciplinary approach integrates economic analysis with practical policy formulation to address contemporary global challenges. Recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate consistent engagement with urgent global issues including pandemic-induced migration disruptions, EU-Turkey cooperation models for sustainable migration management, and innovative frameworks for conceptualizing refugee protection as an international public good. His scholarly output spans international economics, migration studies, and public policy with strong empirical foundations and clear policy relevance. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. Details regarding graduate students supervised or specific research grants administered are not mentioned in the source material. Professor Lücke maintains active involvement with the Research Center International Development, where he contributes to the "Service contract TA migration and forced displacement" initiative, focusing on empirical research and policy analysis regarding migration flows and forced displacement phenomena.