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William Murrah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology at Auburn University's College of Education. His research explores the interplay between cognitive and motor skill development, longitudinal data analysis, and the impact of out-of-school programs on academic and occupational performance. He co-founded the Quantitative Methods in Educational Research (QMER) learning community to enhance graduate student training in STEM skills and research methodology.
- Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Virginia
- Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Scientist at University of Virginia
- Former counselor in alternative schools and clinical settings
Murrah's research bridges educational psychology with applied physiology, focusing on how physical fitness influences cognitive performance in esports, firefighter tasks, and academic achievement. His work emphasizes intervention design in educational and occupational contexts, with a strong focus on quantitative methods and motor learning dynamics. Recent publications highlight collaborations in sports biomechanics, aging research, and health-informed pedagogy.
Key trends in his 15 most recent articles include: (1) Investigating exercise-induced physiological changes in high-stakes occupational settings like firefighting, (2) Optimizing cognitive-motor integration in esports, (3) Quantitative methodological advancements for educational research, (4) Longitudinal analyses of school readiness indicators, and (5) Interdisciplinary applications of motor control theory to learning sciences.
Murrah maintains a research methods website (www.statistical-thinking.com) and advocates for expanded quantitative training in educational research through the QMER community. His work involves partnerships with institutions studying Core Knowledge charter schools, military training, and clinical populations like those with essential tremor.
