Yukiko Maeda

Yukiko Maeda is an Associate Professor at the Department of Educational Studies within Purdue University's College of Education. Holding a Ph.D. in Quantitative Methods in Education from the University of Minnesota (2007), she has been at Purdue since 2008, progressing from Assistant Professor to her current role. Her work bridges educational psychology and advanced statistical methodologies.

Education:

• Ph.D. — Quantitative Methods in Education, University of Minnesota (2007)
• B.A. — Psychology, Okayama University, Japan (1995)

Research Focus: Professor Maeda specializes in promoting best practices for data use in educational research, with expertise in meta-analysis and multilevel modeling. Her recent contributions examine data-driven decision-making in schools and methodological improvements in educational data analysis, particularly in online learning environments and gifted education.

Article Trends: Her recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize:

• Meta-analytic approaches to understanding self-regulated learning in online education
• Psychometric validation of educational assessment tools
• Quantitative analysis of charter school civic outcomes
• Improving adaptive learning systems through learner modeling
• Addressing imposter syndrome and psychological distress in STEM education
• Evaluating mathematics anxiety and achievement relationships

Awards:

• Purdue University Discovery Award (2016)
• Purdue University Learning Award (2016)
• Dean's Award for Outstanding Faculty Scholarship (2014)

Academic Roles:

• Associate Professor (2015–present), Assistant Professor (2008–2015) at Purdue University
• Research Associate at Michigan State University (2007–2008)
• Statistical Consultant at the University of Minnesota (2005–2007)