Dr. Lakin is Professor of Educational Studies at The University of Alabama University. She conducts educational measurement research related to test validity and fairness. She is lead author of the Cognitive Abilities Test (Form 8). Her federally funded research on developing new spatial assessments seeks to engage the talents of students with potential to excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
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Short Biography
Dr. Lakin is Professor of Educational Studies at The University of Alabama University. She conducts educational measurement research related to test validity and fairness. She is lead author of the Cognitive Abilities Test (Form 8). Her federally funded research on developing new spatial assessments seeks to engage the talents of students with potential to excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Honors and Awards
NAGC GCQ Paper of the Year Award
Awarded for “Making the cut in gifted selection: Selection decisions and their impact on program diversity", 2019
National Association for Gifted Children
Outstanding Publication in Assessment and Accountability in Schools
Awarded for “Evaluating growth for ELL students: Implications for accountability policies”, 2014.
American Educational Research Association, Research, Evaluation, & Assessment in Schools (Div. H)
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