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Robert Ankenmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at the University of Iowa's College of Education. He is affiliated with the Iowa Testing Programs (ITP) and specializes in Educational Measurement and Statistics. His academic background includes a PhD in Educational Research Methodology from the University of Pittsburgh, alongside degrees from the University of Waterloo and the University of Western Ontario. Ankenmann has received notable awards, including the Collegiate Teaching Award (1998) and recognition for his dissertation (1994). His research focuses on statistical methodologies in educational testing, including differential item functioning (DIF), item response theory (IRT), and assessment design.
Education:
- PhD in Educational Research Methodology, University of Pittsburgh
- MED in Educational Foundations, University of New Brunswick
- BED in Secondary Mathematics Education, The University of Western Ontario
- BMath in Mathematics, University of Waterloo
Research interests span educational measurement, psychometrics, and statistical methods applied to testing systems. He has contributed to advancements in computerized adaptive testing (CAT), item exposure control, and validation of performance assessments. His work emphasizes practical applications in K-12 and higher education contexts, often addressing challenges in test design and fairness.
Awards highlight his teaching excellence and scholarly contributions. Recent grants include leadership on a GAANN fellowship program (2013-2017) and studies comparing multiple-choice vs. constructed-response assessments (2003-2005). He actively mentors doctoral students in quantitative research methodologies.
Ankenmann collaborates with the Iowa Testing Programs (ITP), contributing to large-scale assessment development. His professional affiliations include the National Council on Measurement in Education and the American Educational Research Association.
