Doctoral Candidate, at Texas A&M University, United States.
Kristian O. Edosomwan is an education researcher specializing in educational equity, multicultural education, and STEM access. Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Curriculum & Instruction at Texas A&M University, she focuses on critical quantitative methods (CritQuant) and research, measurement, and statistics (RMS) to examine issues of tracking, ability grouping, and racial disparities in education. With extensive experience as an educator, researcher, and advocate for underrepresented students, she combines academic research with practical classroom insights to drive systemic change in education policies.
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Education 🎓
Kristian is pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (Multicultural Education) at Texas A&M University, expecting to graduate in Summer 2025. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics (2024) and a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction (Urban Education, 2021) from Texas A&M. Additionally, she earned a B.A. in Sociology and Asian Studies (magna cum laude) from Rice University (2014) and is a Fulbright Taiwan Grantee (2014-2015).
Professional Experience 💼
As a Graduate Student Researcher at the Holzman Equity and Access Lab (Texas A&M), Kristian examines systemic inequities in education. She also serves as a Graduate Assistant in the Teaching, Learning, and Culture (TLAC) Department. Her background includes years of experience as a middle school math and science teacher, a grade team lead, and an English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan through the Fulbright Program.
Research Interests 🌍
Kristian’s research explores educational stratification, STEM equity, ability grouping, and culturally responsive teaching. She investigates how tracking and ability grouping affect student outcomes, particularly in advanced mathematics coursework, and how race and class influence educational access. Her methodological expertise in Critical Quantitative Methods (CritQuant) enables her to examine complex structural inequalities in education.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Kristian has received multiple prestigious awards, including the 2024 Lakia M. Scott Emerging Scholar Award from the Texas Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education and the 2022 Dean’s Graduate Student of the Year Award from Texas A&M. She is a Gates Millennium Scholar (2010-2024) and has received numerous research and travel grants from AERA and Texas A&M University.
Top Noted Publications 📚
Is the Employment of School Resource Officers in High Schools Associated with Black Girls’ Discipline Outcomes?
Authors: J.A. Williams III, K. Edosomwan, S. Grice, S.C. Richardson, J. Young
Journal: Race Ethnicity and Education
Volume: 26(3), Pages: 398-418
Citations: 12
Year: 2023
Mathematics Mobility in the Middle Grades: Tracking the Odds of Completing Calculus
Authors: K. Edosomwan, J. Young, J. Young, A. Tholen
Journal: Middle Grades Review
Volume: 8(1), Pages: 1-17
Citations: 4
Year: 2022
Increasing Access to Advanced Mathematics through Self-Selection: A Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis
Authors: A. Tholen, K. Edosomwan, D. Hong, G.W. Fulmer, J. Young
Journal: The High School Journal
Volume: 105(2), Pages: 145-169
Citations: 3
Year: 2022
Tracking the Effects: Examining the Opportunity Stratification Hypothesis in Action
Authors: K. Edosomwan, J.L. Young, B.R. Butler, J.R. Young, J.A. Williams III
Journal: Journal of Education
Volume: 204(3), Pages: 536-550
Citations: 2
Year: 2023
Double Jeopardy? Examining the Influence of Mathematics Tracking on In-School Suspensions through an Intersectionality Framework
Authors: K. Edosomwan, J. Williams III
Journal: School Science and Mathematics
Citations: 2
Year: 2023
Conclusion
Kristian O. Edosomwan is a strong contender for a Best Researcher Award, particularly in education research, multicultural education, and STEM equity. His scholarly contributions, awards, and leadership roles make him a competitive nominee. Strengthening independent research funding, first-author publications, and broader dissemination efforts would further enhance his candidacy for top-tier research recognitions.