Elizabeth L. Adams

Elizabeth L. Adams, PhD has extensive work experience in the field of research and education. Elizabeth L. currently works as a Senior Researcher at the American Institutes for Research, starting in February 2023. Prior to this, they held roles at Southern Methodist University, where they were a STEM Evaluation Researcher from November 2017 until their promotion to STEM Research Manager in March 2022. Elizabeth L. then worked as a STEM Research Manager until January 2023.

Before their time at Southern Methodist University, Adams worked as a Teacher Excellence Initiative Analyst at the Dallas Independent School District from February 2017 to October 2017. Prior to that, they were an Evaluation Consultant at the Wake County Public School System from August 2014 to May 2017.

Adams also gained research experience at North Carolina State University, where they worked as a Research Assistant from August 2013 to May 2017. In this role, they were involved in various research projects, including working on a $3.1 million NSF grant and conducting analyses such as hierarchical linear modeling, structural equation modeling, and latent profile analysis. Elizabeth L. also collaborated on instrument validation studies and managed data collection.

Additionally, Adams worked as a Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from May 2011 to July 2012. Elizabeth L.'searliest work experience was as a Fourth Grade Teacher at the Wake County Public School System from October 2007 to July 2010.

Overall, Adams' work experience spans research, education, and evaluation, with a focus on STEM education and instructional practices.

Elizabeth L. Adams, PhD, obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from The College of Wooster, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. Subsequently, they pursued further education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing their Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Educational Psychology, Measurement, and Evaluation from 2010 to 2012. Finally, Elizabeth earned their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis from North Carolina State University, where they studied from 2013 to 2017.