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Joseph Nese serves as a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Education Policy and Leadership at the University of Oregon's College of Education, focusing on data-driven educational interventions and assessment systems to improve student outcomes through evidence-based decision-making.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in School Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park (2009)
- M.A. in School Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park (2006)
- B.A. in Psychology (minor in English), University of California, Santa Barbara (2002)
Nese's research integrates psychometrics, statistics, and computer science to bridge assessment and intervention. He pioneered the Computerized Oral Reading Evaluation (CORE) system and the Inclusive Skill-building Learning Approach (ISLA) as alternatives to exclusionary discipline, emphasizing practical tools for educators. Recent work leverages R programming for open science and reproducible research in educational data science.
His 60+ publications demonstrate an evolution from foundational assessment validity studies toward AI-enhanced oral reading fluency measurement (using speech recognition and deep learning) and equity-focused discipline interventions, reflecting growing interdisciplinary collaboration across reading education, behavioral science, and computer engineering.
Award recognition includes:
- Institute of Education Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Nese has secured $3 million in federal funding as PI/Co-PI for projects including CORE (R305A140203) and ISLA (R305A180006). He actively mentors graduate students in research design, statistical analysis, and scholarly publication through hands-on project involvement.
His work operates through integrated collaborations with experts in reading instruction, special education, psychometrics, and behavioral outcomes, primarily centered at the University of Oregon's Behavioral Research and Teaching unit.
