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Dr. Stevens' research examines and compares cognitive activity in a range of settings including classrooms, workplaces, and science museums. On the basis of this comparative work, he is exploring new ways to conceptualize cognition and organize learning environments. His specific interests include how mathematical activity contributes to various settings and how technology mediates thinking and learning. His multidisciplinary research draws on cognitive science, interactionist traditions, and the social studies of science and technology.
To understand learners' naturally occurring activities, Dr. Stevens collects audio-video records of people working and analyzes them with a variety of methods adapted from cognitive science, science studies, and ethnomethodology/conversation analysis, in addition to long-term ethnographic fieldwork and interviewing. He also designs curriculum, activities, and technologies, including Video Traces software that allows people to collect digital video clips and annotate them with talk or gestures.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Cognitive Studies in Education, PhD, University of California at Berkeley
… → 1999
Education in Mathematics, Science & Technology, MA, University of California at Berkeley
… → 1994
Mathematics, BA, Pomona College
… → 1987
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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FUSE Studio - Innovate
Stevens, R. (PD/PI) & Stevens, R. (PD/PI)
Iowa State University, Iowa Department of Education
7/1/24 → 5/31/25
Project: Research project
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FUSE Studio - Innovate (Northeast)
Stevens, R. (PD/PI) & Stevens, R. (PD/PI)
University of Northern Iowa, Iowa Department of Education
7/1/24 → 5/31/25
Project: Research project
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FUSE for Southern California Schools 2023
Stevens, R. (PD/PI)
1/1/23 → 6/30/25
Project: Research project
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FUSE Studio - Innovate (South Central)
Stevens, R. (PD/PI)
Drake University, Iowa Department of Education
7/1/24 → 4/30/25
Project: Research project
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FUSE Studio - Innovate (Southwest)
Stevens, R. (PD/PI)
Southwestern Community College, Iowa Department of Education
7/1/24 → 4/30/25
Project: Research project
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Getting in, getting rooted, and spread: An actor network analysis of the spread of an educational innovation in Finland and the United States
Ramey, K. E., Hilppö, J. A. & Stevens, R., Mar 2024, In: Journal of Educational Change. 25, 1, p. 197-221 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Learning Inside the School, but Outside the Curriculum: An Extreme Case of Interest-Driven Learning in Alternative STEAM Learning Infrastructure for Schools
Hilppö, J. & Stevens, R., 2024, In: Cognition and Instruction. 42, 4, p. 482-504 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dilemmas experienced by teachers in adapting to the role of facilitator in the STEAM classroom
Ramey, K. E. & Stevens, R., Oct 2023, In: Teaching and Teacher Education. 133, 104271.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations -
From short excursions to long-term projects: agency, interest and productive deviations in school
Hilppö, J. & Stevens, R., 2023, In: Education 3-13. 51, 3, p. 410-425 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations -
How young children pursue their interests with questions
Nguyen, V. & Stevens, R., 2022, International Collaboration toward Educational Innovation for All: Overarching Research, Development, and Practices - 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2022. Chinn, C., Tan, E., Chan, C. & Kali, Y. (eds.). International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS), p. 2146-2147 2 p. (Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution