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Jianjun (JJ) Wang’s Contact Information – Office: EDUC 234, CSUB; E-Mail: jwang@csub.edu; Phone: (661) 654-3048

Educational Degrees/Training

Education  (John Staver@Purdue, Advisor)

Thesis Link (Wang, 1993)

Ph.D. Kansas State University

 

Statistics (Dr. Feyerherm@KSU, Advisor)

Thesis Link (Wang, 1993)

Ph.D. Coursework, Kansas State University 

[Passed the 2nd Ph.D. Qualifying Exam in 1993]

M.S. Kansas State University 

 

Physics (Professor Ping Li @ BNU, Advisor)

Thesis Link (Wang, 1987)

M.S. Beijing Normal University

B.S.  Hefei Normal University

 

Data Science

Fellow of the National Center for Education Statistics (John Sietsema, Mentor)

SAS Certified Analyst on Text Analytics (Badge)

Advanced Credentials: Bayesian Statistics, Categorical Data Analysis, Clustering Technique, Complex Data (Multivariate), Conjoint Analysis, Data Science Statistical Methods, Design and Analysis of Probability Surveys, Discrete Choice Modeling, Enterprise Miner, Machine Learning, Multilevel & Longitudinal Modeling, Machine Learning Using Viya, Network Optimization Using Viya, Non-Linear Mixed Procedure, Poisson Regression, Power & Sample Size, Predictive Modeling, Python Integration, SAS for R User, SQL Essentials, Structural Equation Modeling, Survival/Hazards Modeling, Text Miner, Time Series Modeling, Visual Analytics, Visual Data Mining, Viya/R Integration.

 

Institutional Services

(1) CAEP Assessment Reviewer

(2) NCATE Board of Examiner

(3) Advisory Board of the Australian International Academic Center (AIAC)

Experiences

 

 

 

 

 

  • Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (1993-Present)
    • Early Promotion to Associate Professor in 1997;
    • Early Tenure in 1998;
    • Early Promotion to Full Professor in 2000.

 

  • Chair (2002-2008), Department of Advanced Educational Studies.

 

  • Senior Research Scientist, CS&O (sabbatical in 2009).
  • Title III Grant Evaluator (2021-present)
  • Federal PPOHA Grant Evaluator (2020-present).
  • NSF Noyce Scholarship Grant Evaluator (2009-2014)
  • NSF Information Assurance Grant Evaluator (2013)
  • Chevron REVS-UP Grant Evaluator (2013)
  • Pavilion Foundation Research Grant PI (10/1/2009-3/30/2011: $57,000)
  • Consultant/Evaluator for an ETS project (9/1/2008-9/1/2011: $1.4 million)
  • Pavilion Foundation Research Grant PI (9/1/2007- 9/1/2008: $54,000)
  • Pavilion Foundation Research Grant PI (9/1/2005- 9/1/2007: $37,000)
  • NAEP Secondary Data Analysis Co-PI (2005, U.S. Dept. of Education)
  • Statistical consultant for a validation study of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (2003-2005)
  • External evaluator for the $2.81 million OPTEI project (2000, US DOE)
  • The 1990s: PI for research grants sponsored by Spencer Foundation, NSF, NCES, AERA, Carnegie Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, and California Department of Education

 

Teaching [Video Testimonies: 1 (Dr. Wildman); 2 (Mr. Cabrera)]

 

EDEL 870: Doctoral Research in Science Education (1992 - 1993 at KSU)

EDL 504: Advanced Applied Quantitative Methods (2011-2013 for CSU, Fresno)

EDRS680: Educational Statistics (1993 - 2016 at CSUB)

EDRS681: Research Design & Analysis (1993 - 2016 at CSUB)

EDRS 460: Educational Statistics (2014 - 2016 at CSUB)

EPSY 214: Intermediate Statistics (for the doctoral program in Educational Administration) (2001   2009 with the University of the Pacific)

EPSY 395c: Quantitative Research Design and Methods (for the doctoral program in Educational Administration) (2001 - 2009 with the University of the Pacific)

EDRS 4600: Educational Statistics

EDLD 6040: Intermediate Statistics/Advanced Applied Quantitative Methods

EDRS 6600: Educational Statistics

EDRS 6610: Research Design and Analysis

 

Academic Writings [Accumulated count of the published work – Books, Grant Reports, Journal Articles, and Book Chapters: 103]

Books

 

Yan, Z., Wu, Z., Wang, J. & Lu, S. (1989). Research in education. Beijing: Spring-Fall Publisher. [ISBN 7-5069-0141-2]

Liu, X., Ma, X., Wang, J. & Zhao, X. (1996).  Mathematics and science curriculum change in the People's Republic of China.  Lewiston, NY: The Edwin Mellen. [ISBN 0-7734-8863-4]

Wang, J. (1987). Alignment of physics curriculum with cognitive development. Beijing: Beijing Normal University Publisher (Book order number 0535564).

Grant Reports, Journal Articles and Book Chapters

Wang, J. (2024).  Year 2 Report for Preparation for Expanding Equitable Pathways to In-Demand STEM Careers at Hispanic Serving Institution.  A peer-reviewed report for the federal HIS-STEM grant.  Link at the U.S. Department of Education https://eric.ed.gov/?q=Jianjun+Wang&id=ED640999

Wang, J. (2024).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2022-2023.  Proposition 10-required report approved through public hearing on February 7, 2024.  Link at the U.S. Department of Education https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED641447.pdf

Wang, J. (2023).  Editorial: Building professional leadership for multifaceted school improvement.  Journal of School Leadership, 33(5), 431-433. (link) 

Wang, J. (2023).  A study of quality assurance impact on online learning outcomes of college students.  Advances in Online Education. [Galley Proof is here]

Wang, J. (2023).  Organizational change for gender equity in STEM academic professions (NSF grant report).  Link https://eric.ed.gov/?q=ED628786&id=ED628786

Wang, J. (2023).  Strengthening STEM education for Latinx students.  A peer-reviewed report for the federal PPOHA grant. Link https://eric.ed.gov/?q=Jianjun+Wang&id=ED626945

Wang, J. (2023).  Preparation for expanding equitable pathways for in-demand STEM careers at Hispanic Serving Institution.  A peer-reviewed report for the federal HIS-STEM grant. Link https://eric.ed.gov/?q=Jianjun+Wang&id=ED626433

Wang, J. (2023).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2021-2022.  Proposition 10-required report approved through public hearing on February 1, 2023.  Link from the U.S. Department of Education https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED626036.pdf

Wang, J. (2022).  Strengthening STEM education of Latinx students for graduate degree completion.  The second evaluation report for a federal PPOHA grant.  Link https://eric.ed.gov/?q=jianjun+wang&id=ED618495

Wang, J. (2022).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2020-2021.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 618 879; Link https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED618879.pdf.

Wang, J. (2022).  An examination of threshold setting in social emotional measurement. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 31(2), 1-12. [Article link]

Wang, J., Choi, D., & Tran, N. (2021).  Strengthening school leadership for the era of post COVID-19.  Journal of School Leadership, 31(5) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/10526846211041499

Wang, J. (2021).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2019-2020.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 610 410; Link https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED610410.pdf

Wang, J. (2021).  Scale choice for assessment: An examination of CAEP rubric from assessment practice in education.  Assessment Update, 33(5), 8-9, 12.

Wang, J. (2021).  A bootstrapping assessment on a U.S. education indicator construction through multiple imputation.  Social Indicators Research, 153, 431-442. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-020-02507-4

Wang, J. (2020).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2018-19.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 602 896; Link https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED602896.pdf)

Wang, J. (2020).  Statistics course improvement for school administrator preparation.  Educational Leadership and Administration, 32, 46-55.

Tran, N., Choi, D., & Wang, J. (2020).  Editorial: Reflecting on the current challenges amid a pandemic.  Journal of School Leadership, 30(4), 295-296.

Wang, J. (2019).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2017-18.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 593 223; Link https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED593233.pdf).

Wang, J., & Ma, X. (2019).  Rejoinder   Response to: "An Examination of Plausible Score Correlation from the Trend in Mathematics and Science Study".  Athens Journal of Education, 6(2), 159-170.

Wang, J., & Johnson, D. (2019).  An examination of discrepancies in multiple imputation procedures between SAS and SPSS.  The American Statistician, 73(1), 80-88.

Wang, J. (2018).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2016-17.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 582 032; Link https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED582032.pdf).

Wang, J., & Sun, J. (2018).  Cost benefit analysis of First 5 Kern-funded programs.  Report released by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service ED 584 384; https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED584348.pdf).

Wang, J. (2017).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2015-16.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. No. ED 572 434; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED572434.pdf).

Wang, J., & Hu, C. (2017).  Report for the Student Quality Assurance Impact Research Project.  Link https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED583873.pdf

Wang, J., et al. (2016).  An empirical study of early childhood support through partnership building.  Evaluation and Program Planning, 59, 74-80.

Wang, J. (2016).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2014-15.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 564 008; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED564008.pdf).

Wang, J., et al. (2016).  An empirical study of ambulatory surgery access in multilevel context.  Ambulatory Surgery, 22 (2), 74-79.

Wang, J., & Ma, X. (2016).  An examination of plausible score correlation from the Trend in Mathematics and Science Study.  Athens Journal of Education, 3(4), 302-312.

Wang, J. (2015).  Models for Information Assurance Education and Outreach: Year 3 and Summative Report.  NSF grant report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 559 709; Link http://eric.ed.gov/?q=jianjun+wang&id=ED559709).

Wang, J. (2015).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2013-14.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 553 754; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED553754.pdf).

Wang, J., et al. (2015).  Methodological considerations for analyzing ambulatory service access in multilevel context.  Ambulatory Surgery, 21 (1), 177-180.

Wang, J. (2014).  Models for Information Assurance Education and Outreach: A Report on Year 2 implementation.  NSF grant report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 546 861; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED546861.pdf).

Wang, J. (2014).  Summative evaluation of the CSUB Robert Noyce Scholarship Program.  NSF grant report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 545 563; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED545563.pdf).

Wang, J. (2014).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2012-13.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 545 555; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED545555.pdf).

Wang, J. (2014).  A comparative evaluation of STEM education indicators in the era of accountability.  International Journal of Education, 6 (1), 1-20.

Bhattacharjee, D., & Wang, J. (2013).  Assessment of facility deprivation in the households of the north-eastern states of India.  Demography India, 40 (2), 35-54.

Wang, J. (2013). An assessment of education quality beyond dinner table discussion. International Education Studies, 6 (1), 111-116.

Wang, J., Henderson, J., & Harniman, J. (2013). An empirical study of coexisting relationships between area-specific support and early childhood development.  Journal of Social Service Research, 39 (2), 141-158.

Wang, J. (2013).  Models for Information Assurance Education and Outreach: A Report on Year 1 Implementation.  NSF grant report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 545 559; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED545559.pdf).

Wang, J. (2013).  Creative collaboration between Chevron and CSUB: Research Experience Vitalizing Science   University Program.  Chevron grant report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 543 805; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED543805.pdf).

Wang, J. (2013).  The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program at CSUB (III).  NSF grant report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 541 047; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED541047.pdf).

Wang, J. (2013).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2011-12.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 539 378; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED539378.pdf).

Wang, J. (2012).  A comparative study of science achievement and self-concept during a historical transition.  International Education Studies, 5 (1), 137-146. 

Wang, J. (2012).  First 5 Kern Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2010-11.  Proposition 10-required report reviewed and documented by the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) of the U.S. Department of Education (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 538 678; Link http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED538687.pdf).

Wang, J. (2012).  The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program at CSUB (II). (NSF grant report)

Wang, J. (2011).  Re-examining test item issues in the TIMSS mathematics and science assessments.  School Science and Mathematics, 111 (7), 334-344.

Wang, J. (2011).  The Robert Noyce Scholarship Program at CSUB (I). (NSF grant report)

Wang, J. (2010).  Outsourcing the HSD computing for SPSS application.  InterStat (ISSN 1941-689X).

Wang, J. & Luo, X. (2010).  Toward enhancing scholarship of science education in college teaching.  The Journal of Effective Teaching, 10 (1), 56-64.

Wang, J. (2009). HKKC raw data exports.  In A. Crawford (Ed.), Turning the curve (pp. 56-74). Laguna Hills, CA: CS&O.

Wang, J. (2008).  Effect size and practical importance: A non-monotonic match.  International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 31 (2), 125-132.

Wang, J., Oliver, J. S., & Staver, J. (2008).  Self-concept and science achievement: Investigating a reciprocal relation model across the gender classification in a cross-cultural context.  Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 45 (6), 711-725.

Wang, J. (2007).  A trend study of self-concept and mathematics achievement in a cross-cultural context.  Mathematics Education Research Journal, 19 (3), 33-47.

Wang, J., Smith, T., & Oliver, J. S. (2006).  An empirical examination of gender stereotype from the result of National Board certification.  Teacher Education & Practice, 19 (3), 365-379.

Wang, J. (2006).  An empirical study of gender difference in the relationship between self-concept and mathematics achievement in a cross-cultural context.  Educational Psychology, 26 (5), 689-706.

Wang, J. (2005).  An analysis of item score difference between 3rd and 4th grades using the TIMSS database.  The International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 5, 1-17.

Smith, T., Gorden, B., Colby, S., & Wang, J. (2005).  An examination of the relationship between depth of student learning and National Board certification status.  Boone, NC: Appalachian State University. (A report for National Board Certification)

Wang, J. (2004).  A comparative study of relationship between mathematics and science achievement at the 8th grade.  The International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 4, 1-11.

Zhao, Y. & Wang, J. (2004).  An empirical study of contextual factors on Chinese female access to higher education.  In M. Pan, J. Lin, & Y. Zhao (Eds.), Inheritance and reform. Xiamen, China: Xiamen University Press.

Wang, J. & Zhu, C. (2003). An in-depth analysis of achievement gaps between 7th and 8th grades in the TIMSS database.  School Science and Mathematics, 103 (4), 186-191.

Wang, J. (2002).  Stochastic models of quality control on test misgrading.  Education, 122, 609-614.

Wang, J. (2002).  Reliability generalization: An HLM approach.  Instructional Psychology, 29 (3), 213-218.

Ma, X. & Wang, J. (2001).   A confirmatory examination of Walberg’s model of educational productivity in student career aspiration.  Educational Psychology, 21 (4), 443-453.

Wang, J. (2001, August-September).  TIMSS primary and middle school data: Some technical concerns.  Educational Researcher, 30(6), 17-21.

Wang, J. (2001).  An empirical study of structural relations between science education and student career aspiration. Research in the Schools, 8 (1), 51-60.

Wang, J. (2001).  An application of the mixed-effects model in TIMSS data analyses.  Multiple Linear Regression Viewpoints (MLRV), 27 (1), 53-56.

Wang, J. & Staver, J. (2001).  An examination of relationships between factors of science education and student career aspiration. The Journal of Educational Research, 94 (5), 312-319.

Wang, J. & Ma, X. (2001).  Effects of educational productivity on career aspiration among American high school studentsAlberta Journal of Educational Research, XL VII (1), 75-86.

Li, Y. & Wang, J. (2001).  Exploring relationships between mathematics education and student career aspiration. Research in Middle Level Education Annual, 24, 99-119.

Wang, J. (2000). Relevance of the hierarchical linear model to TIMSS data analyses.  Education, 120 (4), 787-789, & 781.

Wang, J. (1999).  Reasons for Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM): A reminder.  Journal of Experimental Education, 68 (1), 89-93.

Wang, J. & Zhu, C. (1999).  A videotape study of science teaching in Shenzhen, China.  Proceedings of the 1999 International Conference of Physics Teachers & Educators sponsored/supported by the International Commission on Physics Education (ICPE) and the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), p. 209-215 (ISBN 7-5633-3054-2).

Wang, J. (1999). A structural model of student career aspiration and science education.  Research  in the Schools, 6 (1), 53-63.

Wang, J. (1998). A content examination of TIMSS items. Phi Delta Kappan, 80 (1), 36-38.

Wang, J., Greathouse, B., & Falcinella, V. (1998). An empirical assessment of self-esteem enhancement in a CHALLENGE Service Learning Program. Education, 119 (1), 99-105.

Wang, J., Saunders, M., & Kellenberger, L. (1998). An empirical study of the effect of Diagnostic Training and Guided Reading in teacher education. Reading Improvement, 35 (4), 178-183. 

Wang, J. (1998). Toward standardizing standards. The Math-Science Connector, 28 (4), 3-4.

Wang, J. (1998). A comparative study of student science achievement between U.S. and China. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 35 (3), 329-336.

Wang, J. (1998).  An empirical study of the effects of science and mathematics education on non-college bound students' school-to-work transition.  PI report for a grant funded by NSF, NCES, and the American Educational Research Association.  https://www.aera.net/Portals/38/docs/Professional_Development/Res_and_Dis_Grants_abstracts/Abs-RG-00000115.html

Wang, J. (1997). A contextual examination of school physics in China. Science Education, 81, (3), 333-354.

Wang, J. (1997). Using SAS PROC MIXED to demystify hierarchical linear model. Journal of Experimental Education, 66 (1), 84-93.

Wang, J. & Calhoun, G. (1997).  A useful table for assessing the effect of guessing on true-false   and multiple-choice tests.  Educational and Psychological Measurement, 57 (1), 179-185.

Wang, J. & Staver, J. (1997).  An empirical study about Chinese adolescent science achievement: gender differences.  Journal of Educational Research, 90 (4), 252-255.

Wang, J., Greathouse, B., & Kellenberger, L. (1997).  An empirical study of student recruitment in teacher education.  Education, 117 (2), 252-261.

Wang, J., Oliver, S., & Lumpe, A. (1996).  The relationship of student attitudes toward science, mathematics, English and social studies in U.S. secondary schools. Research in Schools, 3 (1), 13-22.  

Wang, J., Wildman, L., & Calhoun, G. (1996).  The relationships between parental influence and student achievement in seventh grade mathematics.  School Science and Mathematics, 96 (8), 395-399.

Wang, J. (1996). 'Solution processes and interpretations of solutions in solving a division-with-remainder story problem: Do Chinese and U.S. students have similar difficulties?': Comment. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 27, 619-621.

Wang, J. (1996, November).  Re-assessment of a learning gap.  Phi Delta Kappan, 234-239.

Wang, J. & Staver, J. (1996).  An empirical approach toward the prediction of students' science achievement in the United States and Hubei, China.  Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 33 (3), 283-301.

Wang, J. (1996).  An empirical assessment of textbook readability in secondary education.  Reading Improvement, 33 (1), 40-45.  

Wang, J. (1996).  An empirical study of student science achievement from the SISS Extended Study.  PI grant report for the Spencer Foundation https://spencerfoundation.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/store/8599ee2e7d70b57ac4d00899e890113c.pdf

Wang, J. (1995).  A comparative study of student science achievement between the United States and the People's Republic of China.  PI report for a grant funded by NSF, NCES, and the American Educational Research Association.  https://www.aera.net/Portals/38/docs/Professional_Development/Res_and_Dis_Grants_abstracts/Abs-RG-00000061.html

Wang, J. (1995).  Critical values of guessing on true-false and multiple-choice tests.  Education, 116 (1), 153-158.

Wang, J. (1995).  Toward clarification of confusion in the concept of percentile.  Education, 115 (4), 538-540.

Wang, J. & Wildman, L. (1995).  An empirical examination of effect of family commitment in education on student achievement in seventh grade science.  Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 32 (8), 833-837.

Wang, J. & Wildman, L. (1994).  The effects of family commitment in education on student achievement in seventh grade mathematics.  Education, 115 (2), 317-319, 271.

Wang, J. (September, 1993). Simple and hierarchical model for test misgrading.  Educational and Psychological Measurement, 53, 597-603.

Wang, J. (1990). IEA studies and their relevance to the educational research in China. Foreign Educational Research, Changchun, 90(1), 64-68.

Wang, J. (1989). An introduction to the Second IEA Science Study.  Shanghai Educational Research, Shanghai, 89(5), 22-26.

Wang, J. (1988). Pupils  cognitive development and the reform in exercises.  Educational Research (Beijing), 88(10), 16-19.

 

Scholarly Activities

Data Imputation and Its Implication in Data Science Advancement.  Title Vb grant workshop on 9/18/2023

Quality Courses Matter!  Co-presentation with colleagues of the CSU Chancellor’s Office at the 2020 National QM ConnectLX conference on 10/27/2020 [Video Link]

Quality Matters (QM) presentation at a Professional Development Webinar with colleagues of CSU and the Chancellor’s Office on 4/3/2020 [Video Link]

R computing for qualitative data analysis   A presentation for the CSU Chancellor’s Office on 11/12/2019 [Video Link]

Report of research findings from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) at the National Center for Education Statistics (June, 2019) [Photos 1 & 2]

TLC Report to CSU Chancellor’s Office (II)   10/10/2017 (pdf link published by the Education Resource Information Center of the U.S. Department of Education)

TLC Report to CSU Chancellor’s Office (I)   8/16/2017 (pdf link)

Presentation at the meeting of the County Board of Supervisors -- 5/23/2017 (Video)

A Brief Introduction to Analysis of Messy Data (Video)

Public Hearings on Proposition 10 Funding   October 13, 2015 (Video)

Carnegie Talk: Alignment of Signature Pedagogy with Field-Based Data Analysis Methods (Online Links: pptx, videorecording for the 2015 CPED Convening)   June, 2015

2014 Research Design Workshop sponsored by National Center for Education Research

 

Conference Presentations [Accumulated count of the conference papers: 81]

Wang, J. (2024, April).  An examination of quality assurance impact on student achievement in online teaching.  Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Wang, J., Martinez, T., & Travis, A. (2024, April).  An investigation of early childhood support on development of problem-solving skills.  Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Wisman, R. A., Wang, J., Szolowicz, M., & Meadows, D. (2023, November). Path analysis of gender, race/ethnicity, and outcomes on the California administrator performance assessment.  Paper presented at University Council for Educational Administration Annual Convention, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Wisman, R. A., Szolowicz, M. A., Wang, J., & Meadows, D. (2022, November). Examining disparities from the California Administrator Performance Assessment: Evidence from first-year administration.  Paper presented at University Council for Educational Administration Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington.

Wang, J., & Sun, J. (2023).  An examination of cutoff score setting in early childhood screening for mental health referral.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Wang, J. (2022). An examination of result pooling for reporting t test findings from multiple imputation.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Wang, J. (2022). Promoting quality and sustainability of STEM graduate education with federal grant funding.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Wang, J. (2022). An examination of CAEP rubric from assessment practice in education program accreditation.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.

Wang, J. (2021).  Partitioning t test result aggregations in multiple imputation.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Statistical Association (Joint Statistical Meeting) on August 12, 2021 (watch a brief introduction here).

Skylar, A., Wang, J., Bennett, M., & Mitra, S. (2020, April).  Impact of QM professional development and course certification on teaching performance and student success.  Quality Matters Conference at Fullerton, California (presentation online).

Wang, J. (2020).  An empirical study of the Research Experience Vitalizing Science   University Program (REVS-UP) in summer school.  Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Wang, J., & Hu, C. (2020). An examination of quality assurance impact on student satisfaction in online teaching.  Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

Wang, J. (2019, July).  An empirical study of correlation coefficient aggregation in multiple imputation.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Statistical Association, Denver, CO.

Wang, J. (2019, April).  An empirical study of contextual teaching factors on student science performance at the eighth grade.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada.

Wang, J. & Sun, J. (2019, April).  A seven-year trend study of the impact of fund leveraging on early childhood service programs.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada.

Wang, J. (2019, April).  An examination of factors in teaching context on mathematics performance of eighth-grade students.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada.

Sun, J., Wang, J., & Hylon, K. (2019, April).  An empirical study of value-based cost-benefit analysis of early childhood support programs.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada.

Wang, J. (2018, April).  A comparative study of the East Asia culture impact on mathematics and science performance of eighth grade students.  Paper presented at the 2018 annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, New York.

Sun, J., Wang, J., & Ives, K. (2018, March).  A cost-benefit analysis of early childhood education programs through Proposition 10 funding in California.  Paper presented at the 2018 annual meeting of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), Denver, CO.

Wang, J., Sun, J., & Maier, R. (2018, January).  A cost-benefit analysis of Proposition 10 funding in early childhood development.  Paper presented at the 2018 Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Wang, J. et al. (2016, November).  A comparative study of inpatient service access between ED and Non-ED patients in multilevel context.  Paper presented at the 2016 annual meeting of American Public Health Association, Denver, CO.

Wang, J. et al. (2016, November).  Examining the impact of Proposition 10 funding: How to analyze outcomes of early childhood development in multilevel contexts.  Paper presented at the 2016 annual meeting of NAEYC, Los Angeles, CA

Wang, J. et al. (2016, April).  A comparative study of canonical correlation between student mathematics and science achievement in TIMSS.  Paper presented at the 2016 annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Washington, D.C.

Wang, J. et al. (2015, November).  An empirical study of ambulatory surgery services in multilevel context.  Paper presented at the 143rd annual meeting of American Public Health Association, Chicago.

Wang, J., & Ma, X. (2015, June).  An examination of plausible score correlation from the Trend in Mathematics and Science Study.  Paper presented at the 9th Annual International Conference on Statistics, Athens, Greece. 

Wang, J., et al. (2015, June).  Alignment of signature pedagogy with field-based data analysis methods.  Paper presented at the 2015 Convening of Carnegie Project for Education Doctorate, Fullerton, CA.

Wang, J. et al. (2015, April).  A multilevel study of partnership building to support early childhood development across different education contexts.  Paper presented at the 2015 annual meeting of American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Wang, J. et al. (2014, November). An empirical study of ambulatory surgery services in multilevel context.  Paper presented at the 142th annual meeting of American Public Health Association, New Orleans.

Negrini, R., Wang, J., & Baron, D. (2013, October).  Experiences from a decade of geology summer research participation programs for high school students and K-12 teachers.  Paper presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, Denver, Colorado

Wang, J., Ortiz, T., & Rodriguez, H. (2013, November).  An examination of partnership building in early childhood education.  Paper presented at the 2013 annual meeting of NAEYC, Washington, DC.’ 

Wang, J. (2013, October).  A new approach to examine service integration: A hierarchical social network analysis model.  Presentation made at 2013 DPELFS Faculty Research Colloquium, Fresno, California.

Wang, J. (2013, February).  Types I-IV SS: A comparison of SPSS default changes for data analysts over the past two decades. A Presentation and Public Hearing made at the First 5 Kern Commission.

Wang, J. (2012, February).  Evaluation report of 2010-11 Proposition 10 funding. A Presentation and Public Hearing made at the First 5 Kern Commission.

Wang, J. (2011, April).  A comparative study of science achievement and self-concept during a historical transition.  Paper presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, LA.

Bhattacharjee, D., & Wang, J. (2010, November).  Assessment of facility deprivation in the households of the north eastern states of India.  Paper presented the annual conference of Indian Association for the Study of Population.

Wang, J. (2010, April).  Research tool augmentation: Outsourcing the HSD computing for SPSS users. Paper presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Denver, Colorado.

Wang, J., Guaglianone, C., & Kelsey, C. (2010, April).  Assessment of unit operations for the NCATE accreditation. Paper presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Denver, Colorado.

Wang, J. (2009, April).  A trend study of self-concept and mathematics achievement in a cultural comparative contest. Paper presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, California.

Wang, J. & Tam, H. P. (2008, March).  A follow-up study of self-concept and mathematics achievement in a cross-cultural context. Paper presented at the 2008 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York.

Wang, J. (2007, April).  Research methodology and result interpretation on students' learning in math, science and technology: comparative studies between China and the United States.  Symposium discussant at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago.

Wang, J. (2006, April).  A trend study of self-concept and mathematics achievement in a cross-cultural context.  Paper presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.

Wang, J. & Ma, X. (2006, April).  A study of correlation between the NAEP scores and student coursework in science.  Paper accepted for presentation at the 2006 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.

Ma, X., & Wang, J. (2006, April). Understanding the relationship between mathematics and science coursework patterns using national data. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Francisco, CA.

Wang, J. (2005, April).  An empirical study of gender difference in the relationship between self-concept and mathematics achievement.  Paper presented at the 2005 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Canada.

Smith, T., Wang, J., & Oliver, J. (2005, April). Gender stereotype investigation: A validity study of the NBPTS certification. Paper presented at the 2005 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Canada.

Wang, J. (2004, April).  Self-concept and mathematics achievement: Modeling the relationship under the language pressure in Hong Kong.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.

Wang, J., Oliver, S., & Garcia, A. (2004, April).  An empirical study of relationships between student self-concept and science achievement in Hong Kong.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.

Zhao, Y. & Wang, J. (2004, April).  An empirical study of contextual factors on Chinese female access to higher education.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.

Wang, J. (2003, April).  An analysis of relationships between mathematics and science achievement in TIMSS and TIMSS-R.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL.

Wang, J. (2003, April).  An in-depth analysis of achievement gaps between 3rd and 4th grades in the TIMSS database.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL.

Wang, J. & Santos, S. (2003, April).  A comparative study of relationship between mathematics and science achievement at the 8th grade.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL.

Wang, J. (2002).  Stochastic models of quality control on test misgrading.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, CA.

Wang, J. (2002).  An in-depth analysis of achievement gaps between 7th and 8th grades.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, CA.

Wang, J. (2001, June).  Secondary analyses of the NCES databases.  An invited presentation at University of California, Santa Barbara (reference: Professor Jules Zimmer).

Briegel, T., Wang, J., et al. (2001, April).  An examination of digital dividing factors on teacher’s access to Internet resources in rural schools.  Paper presented at the 2001 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, Washington.

Wang, J. (2000, April).  Relevance of the hierarchical linear model to TIMSS data analyses.  Paper presented at the 2000 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Wang, J. & Staver, J. (1999, March).  A content examination of the TIMSS science items.  Paper presented at the 1999 annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Boston, MA.

Wang, J. (1999, April).  A content examination of the TIMSS mathematics and science tests.  Paper presented at the 1999 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Canada.

Wang, J. (1999, April).  An illustration of the Least Median Squares (LMS) regression using PROGRESS.  Paper presented at the 1999 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Canada.

Wang, J. & Turner, D. (1999, April).  An empirical study between student career aspiration and science education.  Paper presented at the 1999 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Canada.

Wang, J., & Zhu, C. (1999, April).  A cross-examination of science teaching in Shenzhen, China.  Paper presented at the 1999 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Montreal, Canada.

Wang, J. (1998, December 12).  The condition of the U.S. education: A multiculture perspective. An invited speech at Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China. Contact person: Professor Liu Bingsheng, Department of Physics, Nanjing Normal University.

Wang, J. (1998, December 14).  Learning cycle and life-long learning: A review of the constructivist epistemology.  An invited speech at Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China.  Contact person: Professor Liu Bingsheng, Department of Physics, Nanjing Normal University.

Wang, J. (1998, April).  Downplaying TIMSS horse race: An analysis of Apercentage correct responses  data in the seventh and eighth grades.  Paper presented at the 1998 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Diego, CA.

Wang, J. (1997, April 18).  Some contextual observations on the Third International Study of Mathematics and Science (TIMSS). An invited speech at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.  Contact Person: Professor Sandy Damico, Director of the Division of Educational Studies, Emory University.

Wang, J. (1997, April 18). Outliers in multivariate data analyses. An invited speech at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Person: Professor Sandy Damico, Director of the Division of Educational Studies, Emory University.

Wang, J. (1997, March). Demystification of hierarchical linear model using SAS PROC MIXED. Paper presented at the 1997 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL.  

Wang, J., Greathouse, B., & Falcinella, V. (1997, March).  An empirical assessment of self-esteem enhancement in a CHALLENGE service-learning program.  Paper presented at the 1997 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL.  

Wang, J. & Brie, R. (1997, March).  An empirical study of sibling effect on student science achievement in the People's Republic of China.  Paper presented at the 1997 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Chicago, IL.  

Wang, J. (1996, April).  A comparative study of gender differences in student achievement between physical and biological sciences in China and the United States.  Paper presented at the 1996 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York, NY.  

Wang, J. (1996, April).  Evolution of school physics in the People's Republic of China.  Paper presented at the 1996 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New York, NY.  

Wang, J. (1995, April).  Critical values of guessing on true-false and multiple-choice tests.  Paper presented at the 1995 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.

Wang, J. (1995, April).  An empirical study about China: Gender equity in science education.  Paper presented at the 1995 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.

Wang, J. (1995, April).  An empirical study of student science achievement in the People's Republic of China.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, CA.

Wang, J. & Staver, J. (1994, April).  An empirical model for prediction of students' science achievement.  Paper presented at the 1994 annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), New Orleans, LA.

Wang, J. & Staver, J. (1994, March).  An empirical approach to explore ceiling effects on students' science achievement in the U.S. and China.  Paper presented at the 1994 annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Annaheim, CA.

Rong, R., Wang, J., Oliver, J. S. & Lumpe, A. T. (1993, April).  A Longitudinal Study of American Youth: Students' attitudes toward science, math, English and social studies. Paper presented at the 1993 annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Atlanta, GA.

Wang, J. & Staver, J. R. (1993, April).  A comparative study between the U.S. and China: School equity in science education. Paper presented at the 1993 annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Atlanta, GA.

Wang, J., Oliver, J. S. & Lumpe, A. T. (1992, March).  The relationship among students' attitudes toward science, math, English and social studies. Paper presented at the 1992 annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Cambridge, MA.

Lumpe, A. T., Krestan, R. M. & Wang, J. (1992, March).  Gender difference in predicting 10th grade students' attitudes toward science: Results from the Longitudinal Study of American Youth. Paper presented at the 1992 annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Cambridge, MA.

Lumpe, A. T., & Wang, J. (1991, January).  The attitudes of American youth: A Look at the Longitudinal Study of American Youth (LSAY).  Paper presented at the 1991 annual meeting of the Southwest Association for Education of Teachers of Science. Colorado Springs, CO.