Mark Graham

Research Scientist & Director at Yale University

Mark Graham is a Research Scientist and the Director of the STEM Program Evaluation & Research Lab (STEM-PERL) at Yale University, where he focuses on evaluating undergraduate STEM programs and conducting research in STEM education. His role involves leading initiatives that assess the effectiveness of evidence-based teaching practices, such as active learning, on both faculty teaching and student achievement. He is also the principal investigator for several National Science Foundation (NSF) funded projects that explore various aspects of STEM education, including student trust in instructors and the implementation of teaching practices following professional development programs.1 2

Education and Career Background

Mark Graham holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (magna cum laude) from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. His career includes significant roles at Yale University, where he has been involved in STEM education research since 2011. Prior to his current position, he served as the Evaluation Director for various STEM education projects at Yale and worked at Columbia University Medical Center as the Education Research Director, focusing on educational research and evaluation in medical education.1 2 3

Research Contributions

Graham has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on topics related to evaluation, assessment, and student persistence in STEM fields. His work aims to transform undergraduate science teaching and enhance student learning experiences.2 3

Experience

Research Scientist and Director, STEM Program Evaluation & Research Lab (STEM-PERL) at Yale University (December 2017 - Present)

Evaluation Director (STEM Education Research Projects), Center for Teaching and Learning at Yale University (January 2014 - December 2017), Evaluation Director, Center for Scientific Teaching, Dept of Molecular, Cellular, & Dev Biology at Yale University (May 2011 - January 2014), Education Research Director, Columbia University Medical Center (2003 - 2010), Post-doctoral Researcher, Columbia University Medical Center (2002 - 2003)

Education

B.A. in Economics (magna cum laude) from University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1988 - 1993), Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University (1995 - 2002)