Division D Fireside Chat: From Ivory Tower to Public Square: Sharing Your Research Beyond Academia

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

As education researchers, we carry the responsibility to make our work matter beyond academic journals. This fireside chat invites graduate students to explore how to engage in public scholarship that communicates rigorous research with clarity, care, and impact. We’ll discuss how to translate complex designs and data into accessible narratives that inform communities, shape policy, and challenge dominant narratives. Grounded in a commitment to methodological integrity and inclusive inquiry, this session offers practical guidance for sharing research that not only measures but also reimagines educational futures. Join us to reflect on your role as a scholar in the public sphere and learn to navigate it with both strategy and heart!

Sub Unit

• Graduate Student Council

Cosponsor

• Division D - Measurement and Research Methodologies / Division D - Measurement and Research Methodology

Chair

• Yitong Yue, University of Virginia

Panelists

• Yasmiyn Irizarry, University of Texas at Austin

• Jamila Lyiscott, University of Massachusetts - Amherst