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Dr. Jessica Namkung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at the University of Delaware's School of Education. Her research focuses on mathematics learning difficulties, particularly how factors like executive functions, language, and math anxiety impact learning outcomes. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in special education assessment and instruction.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Special Education, Vanderbilt University (2014)
- M.Ed. in Special Education, Vanderbilt University (2009)
- B.S. in Psychology, University of Washington (2006)
Her current work includes an IES-funded grant exploring pre-algebra difficulties in 7th graders. She has also led OSEP-funded leadership grants training future scholars. Her research emphasizes evidence-based interventions to improve math outcomes for struggling students.
Key research themes include cognitive and foundational processes in pre-algebra, math anxiety's impact, and pandemic-related learning gaps. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Learning Disabilities and Review of Educational Research.
Recent Grants:
- Collaborative Intervention Design (Co-Director, $1.2M, 2022–2027)
- Exploring Cognitive Processes in Pre-algebra (PI, $1.4M, 2020–2025)
- Designing Effective Interventions (Co-Director, $1.9M, 2019–2024)
No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her work integrates lab-based experiments, longitudinal studies, and policy analysis.
