The Inquiry Oasis: A UArizona College of Education Podcast

Dean Berry of the College of Education and Dr. Judy Marquez Kiyama, a professor of Educational Policy Studies and Practice, discuss the importance of culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy at the University of Arizona and the history of Funds of Knowledge.

In this episode, Dr. Kiyama shares her journey at the University of Arizona, from being a first-generation college student to holding various roles within the university an...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, Dean Robert Berry interviews Dr. Lia Falco, an educational psychologist and school counselor educator at the College of Education. Dr. Falco discusses her passion for her work, focusing on three key words: kids, school, and opportunity. 

She elaborates on her background in educational psychology and school counseling, emphasizing the developmental lens she uses to understand how K-12 students develo...

Join Dean Berry and Dr. Renae Mayes as they explore Dr. Mayes's work as a researcher and counselor. This episode of Inquiry Oasis explores themes of Black joy, community, and educational spaces through a compelling conversation between Dean Robert Berry and Dr. Renae Mayes, a professor and school counselor educator at the University of Arizona's College of Education. Dr. Mayes discusses her research focused on Black youth...

Join us in learning about Dr. Adriana's work as a researcher and as the Director of the Center for Educational Assessment, Research, and Evaluation (CEARE). Dr. Cimetta discusses her multifaceted roles in teaching, research, and program evaluation, emphasizing her focus on equity in STEM education, fostering a sense of belonging, and diversifying the STEM workforce.

The conversation explores the distinctions between assessment,...

Join us in learning about Dr. Kirsten Lansey's research and what brought her into her research in today's episode of the Inquiry Oasis podcast.

Dr. Lansey is an Assistant Professor in special education at the College of Education.  Her overarching goal is to conduct research, teaching, and service that contributes to systemic educational change so that students with complex support needs receive inclusive and equ...

Join us for Part II of Dean Berry's interview with Associate Professor, Dr. JD Lopez as they continue their conversation on statistical erasure, the notion of understanding giving back, and Native Nation building.

Additionally, they will discuss the "achievement gap" and where the gap really lies as well as Dr. Lopez's personal background that led him to higher education.

Dr. Lopez's reco...

Join us for Part 1 of 2 of Dean Berry's interview with Dr. Jameson D. Lopez. Dr. Lopez is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education's Educational Policy Studies and Practice program and is an enrolled member of the Quechan tribe located in Fort Yuma, California. Dive into Dr. Lopez's work as an Indigenous quantitative researcher whose research focuses on Indigenous students and Indigenous communities, partic...

Join Dean Robert Q. Berry and Executive Director of the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning, Colin Waite, on their discussion about the Cooper Center's six decade long history in Tucson, AZ. The Cooper Center began in 1964 and celebrates its 60th year of providing Tucson K-12 students with hands-on environmental education experiences in Southern Arizona.

To celebrate, the Cooper Center is crowdfunding September -...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony engages with Dr. Kristin Gunckel, a distinguished scholar in science education at the University of Arizona College of Education. The dialogue traverses the landscape of climate literacy, linking classroom pedagogy to community empowerment. Dr. Gunckel also walks us through her research on preparing elementary teachers for science education and the role this plays in cultivatin...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, we welcome Dr. Taucia González, an assistant professor of special education at the University of Arizona College of Education. Dr. González sheds light on her groundbreaking GANAS project, where high school students use testimonios as a narrative tool to critically reflect on systemic barriers in education. We explore how these narratives from bilingual, Latina/Latino/Latinx, and Hmong youths, with...

This episode of The Inquiry Oasis we dive into the REEDS (Research on Educational Equity and Diversity in STEM) Fellowship Program at the University of Arizona College of Education. Funded by a significant NSF grant, this initiative aims to reshape STEM education through research focused on creating inclusive and diverse learning environments. The episode features conversations with the first cohort of REEDS fellows - Drs. Abby Roc...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, we delve into the fascinating world of cognitive processes in education with Dr. Jonathan Tullis, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona College of Education. Dr. Tullis, a prominent figure in the Cognition and Memory in Education and Learning Lab, shares insights from his groundbreaking research on the interaction between memory and learning environments, with a...

In this episode of The Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony speaks with Dr. Dawn Demps, exploring her remarkable journey from a high school dropout in Flint, Michigan, to becoming an assistant professor at the University of Arizona, College of Education. Dr. Demps shares her transformative experiences with educational policy and social justice, highlighting the pivotal role of TRIO programs and the impact of community support on her...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, Dr. Adai Tefera, an associate professor of special education at the University of Arizona's College of Education delves into her pivotal research on racial disparities in special education, examining the complex interplay of race, disability, language, and other social factors. We take a look at Dr. Tefera’s article she co-authored in the American Educational Research Journal - The Aftermath o...

In this episode of Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony talks with Dr. Ji Hong a professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Arizona's College of Education. The central theme centers around Dr. Hong's research on multiple marginalized and underrepresented teachers. We explore the challenges these teachers confront, emphasizing the role of intersectional identities in shaping both their person...

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Inquiry Oasis as we delve into the inspiring work of Dr. Iliana Reyes at the University of Arizona, College of Education. Dr. Reyes takes us through her vital role at the Borderlands Education Center, an initiative strengthened by a recent Department of Education grant. Her rich dialogues with children, pre-service teachers, and community stakeholders shed light on the multifaceted nature...

In this episode of the Inquiry Oasis, host Jeffrey Anthony sits down with Dr. Sunggye Hong, a leading faculty member at the University of Arizona's College of Education, who is breaking new ground in the realm of accessible science education for the visually impaired. Dr. Hong elucidates the transformative possibilities that lie at the intersection of assistive technology, multisensory approaches, and STEM curricula. Their con...

In this captivating episode of the Inquiry Oasis we explore the fascinating journey of Dr. Corey Knox. Dr. Knox, newly appointed as the Deputy Director at the University of Arizona’s Astrobiology Center, shares her unique trajectory from education researcher to her role in this new center. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Knox illuminates the profound ways in which science interacts with local communities and cultures and reveals t...