The talk examined enrollment trends and student performance in synchronous versus asynchronous instruction at community colleges. Cassandra Hart, Associate Professor, UC Davis School of Education, presented “Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Instruction at Community Colleges: Enrollment Trends and Student Performance” at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University on December 8, 2022. The talk was part of the Annenberg Seminars on Educational Policy, a series that brings education researchers from institutions across the country to Brown to present and discuss their work.

The talk examined Mexican immigrant parenting in the United States and whether social class or social context better explains differences in parenting. David Rangel, Assistant Professor, Brown University, presented “Social class or Social Context? The case of Mexican Immigrant Parenting in the United States” at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University on January 14, 2020. The talk was part of Annenberg’s Education Policy Workshop Series, an hour-long “works in progress” seminar centered on empirical research related to education and education policy. Speakers come from a variety of disciplinary traditions, and the series welcomes faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff from across the university who are interested in empirical research in education.

Susanna Loeb, Director of the Annenberg Institute and Professor of Education and of International and Public Affairs, Brown University, presented work in progress at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University on September 27, 2022. The talk was part of Annenberg’s Education Policy Workshop Series, an hour-long “works in progress” seminar centered on empirical research related to education and education policy. Speakers come from a variety of disciplinary traditions, and the series welcomes faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff from across the university who are interested in empirical research in education.

The talk examined research designs for studying teacher education. Heather Hill, Jerome T. Murphy Professor of Education, Harvard University, presented “Research Designs for Teacher Education” at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University on April 30, 2019. The talk was part of Annenberg’s Education Policy Workshop Series, an hour-long “works in progress” seminar centered on empirical research related to education and education policy. Speakers come from a variety of disciplinary traditions, and the series welcomes faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff from across the university who are interested in empirical research in education.

Jing Liu, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland, College Park, presented work in progress at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University on March 22, 2022. The talk was part of Annenberg’s Education Policy Workshop Series, an hour-long “works in progress” seminar centered on empirical research related to education and education policy. Speakers come from a variety of disciplinary traditions, and the series welcomes faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff from across the university who are interested in empirical research in education.

Co-sponsored by Annenberg Institute and the Department of Education at Brown University

Following a report conducted by a team from Johns Hopkins, Rhode Island's Education Commissioner announced last month a state takeover of the Providence Public School District (PPSD). The original report, released in June, painted a picture of grim academic conditions and shocking building maintanence across the school district.

Join the Education Department and the Annenberg Institute for School Reform to learn more. Hear from a local journalist and current PPSD teachers, students, and administrators. And find out how to get involved to advance education equity in the lives of students and families in Providence. You can make a difference and now is the time!

Panelists:

• Victor Capellan, Senior Adviser to the Rhode Island Education Commissioner
• Barbara Mullen, Director of the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity’s (CLEE) Learning Leader Network
• Travis Escobar, Member of the PPSD School Board, and PSSD Graduate
• Carol Pagan, Teacher at Alfred Lima School
• Dan McGowan, Reporter, The Boston Globe

Open to all Brown University students.
Reception to follow. Registration encouraged: tinyurl.com/yykpmm47

This event took place on September 16, 2019.

Join for a Virtual Day at Brown on March 24, 2021 where Rhode Island middle and high school students can spend a (virtual) day experiencing life as a Brown University student.

Time (EST)	Sessions	Links
8:30am - 9:00am	Welcome from President Christina H. Paxson Brown University President Christina H. Paxson will welcome students and engage in a Q&A about the Brown experience.
9:00am - 9:30am	What is "Escape the Haffenreffer!"? with Leah Burgin The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology is Brown University’s teaching and research museum that houses a large collection of ethnographic objects, archaeological artifacts, and art. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our public gallery is closed and programs are limited to virtual offerings. Check out how we use the virtual space to keep up engagement with our collections!
9:00am - 9:45am	Eat Your Way Through College...Safely & Healthily! Learn how to safely navigate the dining halls if you suffer from food allergies, celiac disease, or other special dietary needs. While here, you'll also discover all about Brown's sustainability programming like the food recovery network, sustainable sourcing practices, and the Brown Farmers Market.
	What Lies Beneath: Brown's Archaeologists Uncover the History of Providence and Beyond Archaeologists based at Brown University's Joukowsky Institute will reveal what they have found in our ongoing excavations in Providence, RI - where we have discovered the foundation of a house from the 19th century. Digging around the house's walls and foundation, the team has found bones, cooking tools, nails, bricks, and a huge range of other materials. Brown's archaeologists will also talk about other places they have explored all around the world, and will answer all your questions about the coolest things they've ever found, how they became archaeologists, and anything else you may be wondering about archaeology. Get ready to become an archeologist by checking out these videos first.
	Women in the Workforce: Setting Goals, Building Resumes, and Empowering Female Leadership Want help building a resume? Join Girl Up Club at Brown to draft a resume, reflect on your goals, and learn valuable leadership skills.
10:00am - 3:00pm	Escape the Haffenreffer! Don’t miss "Escape the Haffenreffer". The virtual escape room game, created by the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology is free and open to everyone. This game was launched in celebration of Anthropology Day. Play the online game yourself or team up with friends (safely) to crack codes, solve puzzles, and Escape the Haffenreffer! The game is designed to take between 45 minutes and one hour.	Game link
10:00am - 10:30am	Glowing Brains: how bioluminescence can illuminate paths of discovery in the brain During this virtual experience, students will learn about “cold light,” the captivating world of bioluminescence, and what researchers at the NSF NeuroNex Bioluminescence Hub do. Participants will have the opportunity to observe bioluminescence in a living organism and a chemiluminescence demonstration.
10:00am - 10:45am	A Day in the Life of a Brown Student-Athlete Join a small group of men's and women's student-athletes from various sports and their coaches to learn more about the college student-athlete experience.
	Quick Sketch: Drawing the Human Face From Any Angle No prior experience required! Join Visual Art Professor Paul Myoda for a demonstration to learn a method for quickly and accurately sketching the human face from any angle (the Loomis Method). You'll have an opportunity to draw along using either a pencil or pen on any size paper.
	How Yesterday's History Matters to Us Today: Community Engagement at the Center for the Study of Slavery & Justice Come learn about the work of the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice and how this history impacts us all today. Participate for a chance to win a limited CSSJ sweatshirt!
	Unpacking the archive: learning to examine historical artifacts How does one research historical artifacts such as letters, recipes, photos, or zines? What does an object's survival say about the time and place in which it was created, and whose stories might be missing from the material that gets saved? Spend an hour in an archive and learn how historians, activists, artists, and other researchers use artifacts to explore these questions.
11:00am - 11:30pm	What does one do with Egyptology and Assyriology? Join this academic department for overview of the fields of Egyptology & Assyriology and how students approach the work.
	Mathematical Applications in Brain Science, AKA: Computer Mind-Control Join this lecture to learn about Professor Matthew Harrison’s journey from a small rural high school to a career trajectory as faculty at Brown. Learn about Harrison's collaborative research on brain-computer interface technologies that allow people with paralysis to control computers with their thoughts.
11:00am - 11:45am	How Yesterday's History Matters to Us Today: Community Engagement at the Center for the Study of Slavery & Justice Come learn about the work of the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice and how this history impacts us all today. Participate for a chance to win a limited CSSJ sweatshirt!
	Unpacking the archive: learning to examine historical artifacts How does one research historical artifacts such as letters, recipes, photos, or zines? What does an object's survival say about the time and place in which it was created, and whose stories might be missing from the material that gets saved? Spend an hour in an archive and learn how historians, activists, artists, and other researchers use artifacts to explore these questions.
12:00pm - 12:30pm	Glowing Brains: how bioluminescence can illuminate paths of discovery in the brain During this virtual experience, students will learn about “cold light,” the captivating world of bioluminescence, and what researchers at the NSF NeuroNex Bioluminescence Hub do. Participants will have the opportunity to observe bioluminescence in a living organism and a chemiluminescence demonstration.
12:00pm - 12:45pm	A Day in the Life of a Brown Student-Athlete Join a small group of men's and women's student-athletes from various sports and their coaches to learn more about the college student-athlete experience.
	Quick Sketch: Drawing the Human Face From Any Angle No prior experience required! Join Visual Art Professor Paul Myoda for a demonstration to learn a method for quickly and accurately sketching the human face from any angle (the Loomis Method). You'll have an opportunity to draw along using either a pencil or pen on any size paper.
	How Yesterday's History Matters to Us Today: Community Engagement at the Center for the Study of Slavery & Justice Come learn about the work of the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice and how this history impacts us all today. Participate for a chance to win a limited CSSJ sweatshirt!
1:00pm - 1:30pm	Mathematical Applications in Brain Science, AKA: Computer Mind-Control Join this lecture to learn about Professor Matthew Harrison’s journey from a small rural high school to a career trajectory as faculty at Brown. Learn about Harrison's collaborative research on brain-computer interface technologies that allow people with paralysis to control computers with their thoughts.
1:00pm - 1:45pm	What Lies Beneath: Brown's Archaeologists Uncover the History of Providence and Beyond Archaeologists based at Brown University's Joukowsky Institute will reveal what they have found in our ongoing excavations in Providence, RI -- where we have discovered the foundation of a house from the 19th century. Digging around the house's walls and foundation, the team has found bones, cooking tools, nails, bricks, and a huge range of other materials. Brown's archaeologists will also talk about other places they have explored all around the world, and will answer all your questions about the coolest things they've ever found, how they became archaeologists, and anything else you may be wondering about archaeology. Get ready to become an archeologist by checking out these videos first.
	Unpacking the archive: learning to examine historical artifacts How does one research historical artifacts such as letters, recipes, photos, or zines? What does an object's survival say about the time and place in which it was created, and whose stories might be missing from the material that gets saved? Spend an hour in an archive and learn how historians, activists, artists, and other researchers use artifacts to explore these questions.
	Learning with PVD! Students will learn directly from current undergraduates why they chose Brown, along with the tutoring and teaching related programs they’re engaged in. After hearing personal accounts, students will engage in a friendly competition of Kahoot to strut their knowledge on Providence and High School Learning. Finally, the program will end with a Q&A to offer space for questions about STEMS, SAT Prep, and FLIP.
	College Fit Crafting your college list and selecting a school that is the "right fit" can be a daunting task! Join the Brown Pre-College Campus Life team for a webinar aimed at providing students the framework to better identify schools that align with their needs and interests. This workshop will include a presentation and an opportunity for students to engage in breakout room discussions.
2:00pm - 2:25pm	Advanced Spanish through Literature & Film We will watch the short video performance "Welcome to the Third World" by Chicano artist Guillermo Gómez-Peña and discuss it in class-en Español.
2:00pm - 2:45pm	Learning with PVD! Students will learn directly from current undergraduates why they chose Brown, along with the tutoring and teaching related programs they’re engaged in. After hearing personal accounts, students will engage in a friendly competition of Kahoot to strut their knowledge on Providence and High School Learning. Finally, the program will end with a Q&A to offer space for questions about STEMS, SAT Prep, and FLIP.

This event took place on March 24, 2021 as a virtual session.

Monica Lee, Senior Research Associate, Brown University, presented work in progress at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University on October 26, 2021. The talk was part of Annenberg’s Education Policy Workshop Series, an hour-long “works in progress” seminar centered on empirical research related to education and education policy. Speakers come from a variety of disciplinary traditions, and the series welcomes faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff from across the university who are interested in empirical research in education.

Margot Jackson, Associate Professor of Sociology, Brown University, presented work in progress at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University on April 27, 2021 in a virtual session. The talk was part of Annenberg’s Education Policy Workshop Series, an hour-long “works in progress” seminar centered on empirical research related to education and education policy. Speakers come from a variety of disciplinary traditions, and the series welcomes faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff from across the university who are interested in empirical research in education.

The talk examined the role of teachers, principals, and the police in shaping inequality in K-12 public education. Andrew Bacher-Hicks, Harvard University, presented “Inequality in K-12 Public Education: The Role of Teachers, Principals, and the Police” at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University on November 18, 2019.