Two School of Education Ph.D. candidates awarded NSF fellowships
Daniel Robert Ritchie (left) and Julie Salazar
April 6, 2023 — UCI School of Education Ph.D. candidates Daniel Robert Ritchie and Julie Salazar were awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowships through the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) for STEM education and learning research.
Ritchie's research focuses include ways in which technology and education can complement and improve each other. Salazar's research focuses include STEM learning within Latinx communities and interventions that can support informal STEM learning.
The GRFP purpose is "to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans," according to the GRFP website.
Ritchie's research focuses include ways in which technology and education can complement and improve each other. Salazar's research focuses include STEM learning within Latinx communities and interventions that can support informal STEM learning.
The GRFP purpose is "to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans," according to the GRFP website.
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The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative institution focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The UCI School of Education’s programs, research and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing the needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars and leaders. U.S. News & World Report ranks the UCI School of Education No. 8 education and educational research school globally, and nationally as No. 4 among public schools of education and No. 11 graduate school of education. Led by Dean Frances Contreras, the UCI School of Education is home to more than 1,000 students enrolled in the bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs, and a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. The UCI School of Education has been a part of UCI since 1967, when it was established as an Office of Teacher Education. In 1991, it grew into the Department of Education and, in 2012, became the School of Education. For more information, visit education.uci.edu.
The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative institution focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The UCI School of Education’s programs, research and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing the needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars and leaders. U.S. News & World Report ranks the UCI School of Education No. 8 education and educational research school globally, and nationally as No. 4 among public schools of education and No. 11 graduate school of education. Led by Dean Frances Contreras, the UCI School of Education is home to more than 1,000 students enrolled in the bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs, and a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. The UCI School of Education has been a part of UCI since 1967, when it was established as an Office of Teacher Education. In 1991, it grew into the Department of Education and, in 2012, became the School of Education. For more information, visit education.uci.edu.
