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Sarojani Mohammed is an active Lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin's School of Information, teaching courses including I 320J: Topics in Social Justice Informatics and I 310J: Introduction to Social Justice Informatics through 2025. She serves as Executive Director of Capacity Catalyst and Founder + Principal of Ed Research Works, a consulting firm specializing in education research and evaluation. Her work bridges academic research and practical application in the education sector.
- PhD in Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
- SB in Brain & Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dr. Mohammed's research focuses on eliminating the gap between education research and practice, with expertise in equitable evaluation, social justice data applications, quantitative and mixed-methods education research (K-12), blended and personalized learning approaches, and social sector program evaluation. Her work emphasizes making research accessible and actionable for practitioners to improve educational outcomes for all students, particularly through her concept of fighting 'knowledge-hoarding' as a form of injustice.
Her publication history shows a strong trend toward connecting research with practical implementation in educational settings, particularly in blended learning environments and response to intervention frameworks. She has developed measurement frameworks and tools to assess educational innovations, with increasing focus on equity considerations in educational technology and personalized learning approaches over the past decade.
- Research Council Chair for Jefferson Education Exchange EdTech Genome Project (2019-present)
- Advisory Group member for Center on Inclusive Software for Learning (2018-present)
- Research Advisory Committee member for Highlander Institute (2017-present)
- Validity Committee member for Lea(R)n Platform (2016-present)
- Blended Learning Measurement Fellowship leadership
Through Capacity Catalyst and Ed Research Works, Dr. Mohammed mentors emerging researchers and practitioners in the education sector. She has served on numerous review panels including federal EIR grants, SXSW EDU, and United Way for Greater Austin. Her consulting work focuses on helping nonprofit organizations develop data strategies and measure impact effectively.
Dr. Mohammed co-founded the Teaching and Learning Research Community to bridge the gap between research and practice and serves on advisory boards for multiple education research initiatives. Her work with the EdTech Genome Project and other national initiatives demonstrates her leadership in creating infrastructure for connecting educational research with practical implementation.
