Elizabeth Dyer

Elizabeth Dyer is an Assistant Professor in the Curriculum & Instruction department at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her work bridges computer science education, mathematics pedagogy, and community-centered learning approaches.

• Research Focus: Culturally responsive computing, data visualization in education, teacher professional development, and epistemic positioning in collaborative learning environments.
• Teaching: Leads courses like CI 438: Computer Programming and the Classroom, focusing on K-12 computer science integration.

Publications examine topics like community-based data-art programs, epistemic agency in mathematics classrooms, and social media's role in science education reform. Key journals include Journal of Science Education and Technology, Journal of the Learning Sciences, and Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education.

Scientific Awards

• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
• NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship

Her methodological expertise combines qualitative video analysis, computational grounded theory, and speech analytics to study classroom interactions and teacher development.