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Marilyn S. Thompson is a Professor and School Head in the School of Human Development and Family Sciences at Oregon State University. She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology and Quantitative Methodology from the University of Kansas. Her research focuses on quantitative methods in social sciences, children's academic and socioemotional development, and structural equation modeling, with an emphasis on bilingual education and English language learners.
Thompson has held previous positions, including Professor and interim director at Arizona State University's Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations in longitudinal studies and methodological advancements. She has authored over 90 publications, addressing topics like peer influence, teacher-student relationships, and interventions in early childhood education.
Her research integrates rigorous statistical methodologies with applied studies in child development, emphasizing practical implications for educational policies and practices. Thompson's contributions include advancing psychometric techniques for cross-cultural comparisons and validating assessments in bilingual populations.
