{"id":3208,"date":"2025-01-23T21:34:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T21:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/?page_id=3208"},"modified":"2025-12-12T20:24:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T20:24:55","slug":"program-highlights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/program-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/files\/2025\/08\/25AIFair_Web-027.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; background_vertical_offset=&#8221;46%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;38px||38px||true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||40px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; positioning=&#8221;none&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/\">RESEARCH AND EVALUATION METHODOLOGY<\/a><\/span><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;822fec88-221e-4c20-9713-ca030472cd3d&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|800||on|||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#CC4927&#8243; link_font_size=&#8221;13px&#8221; link_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Program Highlights<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Taking an innovative Research Evaluation and Methodology course can transform your career. 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Dr. Snyder\u2019s advice- \u2018being a student is the best time to make mistakes\u2019-has had a lasting impact on me, pushing me to embrace challenges and grow, with the support of faculty along the way. The REM program offers a great balance of technical and educational focus. My experience at UF has been incredibly rewarding, with supportive people making me proud to be an EduGator. I served as an instructor\/ TA under <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/faculty\/mawdlsey-helena\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Mawdsley<\/a> from Spring to Fall 2023. Since Spring 2024, I\u2019ve been <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/faculty\/shin-jinnie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Shin\u2019s<\/a> GRA, focusing on an automated job task analysis for engineering education and researching AI tutors\u2019 relationship with students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to prospective students:<\/strong> Don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to people! 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I sent many emails asking for advice and information to multiple faculty and students in the college when I was trying to find the best path for me.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/research-evaluation-methods\/files\/2025\/05\/LK_Shot.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LK_Shot&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#16305D&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Lingchen Kong | Fall 22, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n<p>My major reason for choosing the REM program at UF was my advisor, <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/faculty\/shin-jinnie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Shin<\/a>, whose research interests align closely with mine, particularly in interdisciplinary studies that combine machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and educational assessment. Additionally, the geolocation of UF played a role in my decision; after experiencing several chilly winters in the Northeast, I was eager for a change, and Gainesville\u2019s proximity to the coast and milder climate appealed to me. Pursuing a PhD at the College of Education has allowed me to fully dedicate myself to research. This fulfilling journey has reinforced my decision to pursue a research-oriented career in an environment where curiosity thrives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to prospective students:<\/strong> Break long-term goals into smaller tasks and tackle them one at a time. Stay committed to your main goal and adapt your methods when challenges arise. Classroom learning has limits; read widely, practice often, and ask questions. 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When I joined the REM program, the faculty was immediately supportive of me, even before they had a chance to get to know me. They were invested in my professional development beyond the classroom, always extending opportunities to grow and to experience new things. My knowledge of cutting-edge methods, which have not fully diffused to the broader academic community, has made my contributions to collaborative projects invaluable at times. Overall, my experience in the REM program has been transformative, equipping me with the tools I need to succeed in my research endeavors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice to prospective students<\/strong>: The faculty is there to support you. 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