Jennifer G. Cromley

Jennifer G. Cromley is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on comprehension of illustrated scientific text and the achievement and retention of undergraduate students in STEM majors. She employs both basic (eye tracking, think-aloud protocols) and applied research methods (randomized control trials, quasi-experiments) across educational settings from middle school to undergraduate programs.

• PhD in Human Development from University of Maryland, College Park

Her work spans experimental and technology-delivered instruction, funded by the US Department of Education, National Science Foundation, and university grant programs. She has been recognized twice as one of the world's most productive Educational Psychologists.

• Research areas:
  • STEM Education
  • Learning Theories
  • Instructional Design
  • Student Motivation
  • Educational Research Methodology
• Key Collaborations:
  • ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education)
  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Scientific Awards & Funding

• National Science Foundation Grants
• US Department of Education Awards
• University Grant Programs
• World's Most Productive Educational Psychologist Recognition (x2)

She mentors graduate students through an apprenticeship model, integrating them into active research projects for authorship opportunities in peer-reviewed publications.