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Kimberley Edelin Freeman, Ph.D., is a Professor of Educational Psychology at Howard University's School of Education. Her work focuses on academic motivation, culturally responsive pedagogy, and the production of African American STEM teachers at HBCUs.
- University: Howard University
- School: School of Education
- Department: Human Development & Psychoeducational Studies
Her research combines mixed-methods (secondary data analysis, surveys, qualitative studies) to explore the intersectional experiences of Black students in STEM, including gender-specific challenges and pedagogical strategies like hip-hop integration. She leads the Freeman Research Lab and co-directs an NSF-funded HBCU-UP Broadening Participation Research Center.
Key publications examine:
- Black women's motivation in computing education
- Teacher development pathways at HBCUs
- Racial identity-rooted motivation in STEM
- Hip-hop as a classroom engagement tool
Scientific awards include:
- 2023 Howard University President's Medal of Achievement
- 2019 Provost Service Award
- 2018 Faculty Exemplar Award
- 2017 Just-Julian Research Fellowship
- 2016 XQ Super School Project Semi-Finalist
Freeman serves on Howard University policy committees and is affiliated with the American Educational Research Association and Spencer Foundation Fellows. She has secured over $4.5 million in grants, including two NSF awards for HBCU-UP initiatives.
