Education
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Expected May 2020 The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
M.S., Educational Psychology, May 2017 The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
M.S., Educational Psychology, May 2017 The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
- Thesis: The Role of Symbolic System in Relational Reasoning
- Paper: An Examination of the Variables Associated with Grade Distribution in College Algebra Courses
- Cum Laude
Peer-reviewed Publications
Kottmeyer, A.M., Van Meter, P.N., & Cameron, C.E. (2017). The Role of Representational System in Relational Reasoning. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Sottile, B.J., Cutler, S.L., & Kottmeyer, A.M. (In Press, 2017). Scaling for the Future: Development of a Sustainable Model for Teaching MATLAB Programming to STEM Students. In Proceedings from ASEE’s Mid-Atlantic Section Fall 2017 Conference: Educating Engineers for the Innovation Economy. Berks, PA: Mid-Atlantic American Society for Engineering Education.
Kottmeyer, A.M. & Cutler, S. (2017). Lessons Learned: Student Perceptions of Successes and Struggles in One-year Master’s Programs in Engineering. In the Proceedings from ASEE’s 124th Annual Conference & Exposition: Where Engineering Education Takes Flight. Columbus, OH: American Society for Engineering Education.
Solnosky, R.L., Schneider, W., Kottmeyer, A.M., & Zappe, S. (2017). Building Code Educational Modules for Professional Exposure in AE Curriculums. In J.S. Volz (Ed.). Proceedings from AEI 2017: Resilience of the Integrated Building: A Community Focus. Oklahoma City, OK: American Society of Civil Engineers.
Sottile, B.J., Cutler, S.L., & Kottmeyer, A.M. (In Press, 2017). Scaling for the Future: Development of a Sustainable Model for Teaching MATLAB Programming to STEM Students. In Proceedings from ASEE’s Mid-Atlantic Section Fall 2017 Conference: Educating Engineers for the Innovation Economy. Berks, PA: Mid-Atlantic American Society for Engineering Education.
Kottmeyer, A.M. & Cutler, S. (2017). Lessons Learned: Student Perceptions of Successes and Struggles in One-year Master’s Programs in Engineering. In the Proceedings from ASEE’s 124th Annual Conference & Exposition: Where Engineering Education Takes Flight. Columbus, OH: American Society for Engineering Education.
Solnosky, R.L., Schneider, W., Kottmeyer, A.M., & Zappe, S. (2017). Building Code Educational Modules for Professional Exposure in AE Curriculums. In J.S. Volz (Ed.). Proceedings from AEI 2017: Resilience of the Integrated Building: A Community Focus. Oklahoma City, OK: American Society of Civil Engineers.
Research Presentations
Kottmeyer, A., Cameron, C., & Van Meter, P.N (2017). The Role of Conventions in Diagram Comprehension. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Kottmeyer, A., Cameron, C., Towle, A., & Van Meter, P.N (2016). Validation of a Verbal Measure of Relational Reasoning. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, C.O.
Kottmeyer, A., Cameron, C., Towle, A., & Van Meter, P.N (2016). Validation of a Verbal Measure of Relational Reasoning. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Denver, C.O.
Professional Experiences
Graduate Research Assistant, The Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education at Pennsylvania State University (2016 - 2018)
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Pennsylvania State University Educational Psychology Department (2014 - 2016)
Instructor and Teaching Assistant, John’s Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (Summers 2008 - 2017)
Math Teacher and Dorm Parent, Kent School (2012 - 2014)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Pennsylvania State University Mathematics Department (2010 - 2012)
Caregiver (involving intensive behavioral therapy), Northampton, MA (Jan - Aug 2010)
Department Liaison, Mount Holyoke College Mathematics Department (Spring 2010)
Head Teaching Assistant/One-on-One Tutor/Grader, Mount Holyoke College Mathematics Department (2007 - 2010)
Math Teacher, North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens (Spring 2008)
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Pennsylvania State University Educational Psychology Department (2014 - 2016)
Instructor and Teaching Assistant, John’s Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (Summers 2008 - 2017)
Math Teacher and Dorm Parent, Kent School (2012 - 2014)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Pennsylvania State University Mathematics Department (2010 - 2012)
Caregiver (involving intensive behavioral therapy), Northampton, MA (Jan - Aug 2010)
Department Liaison, Mount Holyoke College Mathematics Department (Spring 2010)
Head Teaching Assistant/One-on-One Tutor/Grader, Mount Holyoke College Mathematics Department (2007 - 2010)
Math Teacher, North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens (Spring 2008)
Service Experiences
Reviewer, American Society for Engineering Education Conference Faculty Development Constituent Committee Papers, 2017
Reviewer, Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Conference Posters, 2017
Reviewer, Center for Online Innovation in Learning’s Research Initiation Grant, 2016
Reviewer, Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Conference Posters, 2017
Reviewer, Center for Online Innovation in Learning’s Research Initiation Grant, 2016
Professional Affiliations
American Educational Research Association
Member, 2016 to 2017
Division C, Learning and Instruction, 2016 to 2017
SIG 087, Research in Mathematics Education, 2016 to 2017
SIG 091, Research on Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent, 2016 to 2017
Northeastern Educational Research Association
Member, 2015 to 2016
American Psychological Association
Member, 2016 to 2017
Division 15, Educational Psychology, 2016
Member, 2016 to 2017
Division C, Learning and Instruction, 2016 to 2017
SIG 087, Research in Mathematics Education, 2016 to 2017
SIG 091, Research on Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent, 2016 to 2017
Northeastern Educational Research Association
Member, 2015 to 2016
American Psychological Association
Member, 2016 to 2017
Division 15, Educational Psychology, 2016
Certifications and Awards
The Pennsylvania State University, Graduate Student Online Teaching Certificate, 2017
Mount Holyoke College Mathematics Department, Carol Bodenheimer Loeb ‘63 Fellowship in the Teaching of Math, 2010
The Pennsylvania State University MASS Program, MASS Program Outstanding Performance Award, 2009
Mount Holyoke College Mathematics Department, Jennifer D Landry Memorial Award in Mathematics, 2008
Mount Holyoke College Mathematics Department, Mildred L Sanderson Prize for Excellence in Mathematics, 2007
Mount Holyoke College Mathematics Department, Carol Bodenheimer Loeb ‘63 Fellowship in the Teaching of Math, 2010
The Pennsylvania State University MASS Program, MASS Program Outstanding Performance Award, 2009
Mount Holyoke College Mathematics Department, Jennifer D Landry Memorial Award in Mathematics, 2008
Mount Holyoke College Mathematics Department, Mildred L Sanderson Prize for Excellence in Mathematics, 2007
Related Coursework
EDPSY 502 Data Analysis Workshop
EDPSY 505 Statistical Applications in Educational Research
EDPSY 506 Advanced Techniques for Analyzing Educational Experiments
EDPSY 507 Multivariate Procedures in Educational Research
EDPSY 521 Learning and Cognition: Educational Applications
EDPSY 523 Concept Learning and Problem Solving
EDPSY 528 Instructional Psychology
EDPSY 550 Design and Construction of Psychological Measures
EDPSY 555 Validity of Assessment Results
EDPSY 557 Hierarchical Linear Modeling in Educational Research
EDPSY 575.1 Professional Development Seminar
EDPSY 575.2 Literature Review Writing and Review Strategies
EDPSY 597.1 Foundations of Educational Research
EDPSY 597.2 Cognitive Processes in Learning from Multiple Representations
EDPSY 602 Supervised Experience in College Teaching
HI ED 586 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
SPLED 575 Grant-Proposal Development
EDPSY 505 Statistical Applications in Educational Research
EDPSY 506 Advanced Techniques for Analyzing Educational Experiments
EDPSY 507 Multivariate Procedures in Educational Research
EDPSY 521 Learning and Cognition: Educational Applications
EDPSY 523 Concept Learning and Problem Solving
EDPSY 528 Instructional Psychology
EDPSY 550 Design and Construction of Psychological Measures
EDPSY 555 Validity of Assessment Results
EDPSY 557 Hierarchical Linear Modeling in Educational Research
EDPSY 575.1 Professional Development Seminar
EDPSY 575.2 Literature Review Writing and Review Strategies
EDPSY 597.1 Foundations of Educational Research
EDPSY 597.2 Cognitive Processes in Learning from Multiple Representations
EDPSY 602 Supervised Experience in College Teaching
HI ED 586 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
SPLED 575 Grant-Proposal Development
