Amedee Marchand Martella

Biography

Amedee’s research focus is on applying the science of learning to STEM education. More specifically, her research is aimed at (a) evaluating the active learning construct; (b) determining the optimal amount and sequencing of active learning and lecture; (c) applying cognitive psychology principles to pedagogy; and (d) assessing the quality of the educational literature. Her studies take place in classroom and lab settings and also involve the use of educational technologies such as immersive virtual reality. She directs the Cognition and Active Learning (CAL) Lab at UGA: https://coe.uga.edu/research/labs/cognition-and-active-learning-lab/

Areas of Expertise

  • Instructional Design
  • Educational Technology
  • STEM Education
  • Science of Learning
  • Systematic Reviews

Interests

  • Active Learning
  • Instructional Sequencing
  • Immersive Virtual Reality
  • Methodological Rigor

Concentrations

Education

  •  PhD in Cognitive Psychology, 2022
    Purdue University
  •  M.S. in Psychology, 2018
    Carnegie Mellon University
  •  B.A. in Psychology and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, 2016
    University of Colorado Boulder

Contact

 706-542-5086 (office)