Laura Pottmeyer

Laura Pottmeyer, PhD, is a Senior Data Science Research Associate at Carnegie Mellon University's Eberly Center, where she supports faculty and graduate students in educational research design, data collection, and analysis. She holds a PhD in Science Education and an M.Ed in Educational Psychology from the University of Virginia. Her work focuses on the impact of engineering design integration in science education and teacher preparation.

Education:

• PhD in Science Education, University of Virginia
• M.Ed in Educational Psychology, University of Virginia

Research Interests:
Dr. Pottmeyer specializes in leveraging data science to enhance educational practices, particularly in STEM disciplines. She investigates how engineering design frameworks can improve student learning outcomes and has contributed to initiatives on technology integration in K-12 schools through her prior role at the Jefferson Education Exchange. Her expertise spans curriculum development for future science teachers and evidence-based educational assessment strategies.

Advising & Grants:
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Labs/Teams:
Active member of the Eberly Center, collaborating with跨学科 teams to advance teaching and learning innovations.