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Virginia Troemel

@virginiatroemel

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Educational psychology researcher using experimental methods to improve adult and higher-education learning.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek research roles in higher education or applied settings that emphasize rigorous experimental/mixed-methods work, collaboration, clear dissemination, and impact on adult learning outcomes.

I am an educational psychology researcher with a quantitative leaning who designs experimental and mixed-methods studies to improve learning outcomes for higher education and adult learners. I specialize in eye-tracking, viewing-time studies, and qualitative coding with robust inter-rater reliability procedures.

I have led study design, materials development, IRB submissions, experiment programming, and SPSS analyses, and I co-author peer-reviewed publications and present at professional conferences. My work translates findings into clear, stakeholder-ready deliverables, including figures, tables, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.

I value rigorous methodology, transparent data documentation, and applied research that addresses misinformation and narrative processing. I seek roles where I can continue producing high-quality research, mentor collaborators, and contribute to evidence-based improvements in learning environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

2CI Fellow

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Georgia State University

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Designed and coordinated eye-tracking studies on media differences in bridging inferences, developed study materials and protocols, and prepared IRB submissions; co-authored peer-reviewed papers and presented findings at conferences.

Eye Tracking Experimental Design SPSS Data Visualization

Graduate Research Assistant

Georgia State University

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)

Programmed experiments, coded essays and think-alouds, led SPSS analyses and inter-rater reliability workflows, and supported dissemination of findings on misinformation and cross-media comprehension.

SPSS

Research Assistant

Mercer University

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Conducted qualitative analysis of self-explanation data, produced visuals and co-wrote manuscript sections contributing to publication in IJLTER.

Qualitative Data Data Visualization Coding literature review

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Georgia State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Psychology

Activities and societies: 2CI Fellowship; conference presentations; co-authored peer-reviewed publications

Doctoral candidate in Educational Psychology conducting experimental and mixed-methods research on learning, eye-tracking studies, and misinformation; anticipated completion in 2026.

Georgia State University

Master of Science, Educational Psychology

Activities and societies: Graduate Research Assistant; SPSS analyses; IRB submissions; dissemination support

Master of Science in Educational Psychology focused on experimental design, eye-tracking methods, qualitative coding, and SPSS analysis, completed in August 2023.

Mercer University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Activities and societies: Research Assistant; qualitative analysis; manuscript contributions

Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Women’s & Gender Studies, completed in May 2020; engaged in qualitative research and co-authored manuscript sections.