The Dr. Penny L. Hammrich Doctoral Student Colloquium series offer School of Education doctoral students an opportunity to share their original research and learn from their peers, faculty, and staff. Each month, one EdD and one PhD student presents their research at the Colloquium which is presented online through Zoom. These sessions help doctoral students to connect with each other and develop a peer community that is invaluable in supporting their journeys in the program. Each doctoral student presenter is also asked to write a Research Brief that relates to his or her presentation which is then included in an edited publication titled "Doctoral Student Research Briefs" published on the School of Education's website. The Research Brief is a way to disseminate our doctoral students' research as shared in the Colloquium in a concise format with relevance to education. Examples include preliminary or pilot studies, research explorations such as literature reviews, works-in-progress, research issues related to education, or completed research studies. 

2024-2025 Doctoral Colloquium Schedule

March 3, 2025

Exploring Female Student's Sense of Belonging within Mechanical Engineering: A Mixed-method Study
Sandra Clavijo, EdD

This Colloquium was moderated by Jemina Williams, Director of Student Services for Drexel University's School of Education.

February 3, 2025

Abolition in the Classroom: ​ A Research Exploration On Abolitionist Teacher Praxis
Mariaeloisa Carambo, PhD Student

Despite, We Stayed: Experienced Black Teachers Reflect on the Reasons Why They Stay in the Classroom - A Phenomenological Study
Nia Ladson, EdD

This Colloquium was moderated by Jemina Williams, Director of Student Services for Drexel University's School of Education.

January 6, 2025

The Untold Struggle: A Literature Review on Mental Health and Its Influence on School Shooting Incidents
Natalia Brand, PhD Student

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Gendered Experiences of Retention in Institutional Advancement
Lauren Villanueva, EdD

This Colloquium was moderated by Kristy Kelly, PhD, Associate Clinical Professor for Drexel University's School of Education.

December 2, 2024

Exploring the Impact of an Instructional Video on Educators & Views of Teaching Disability and Accessibility Awareness: A Mixed Methods Study
Elizabeth Friedman, EdD

Bridging Perspectives: Intersections Between Democratic Values, Facilitated Dialogue, and Peace Education in Norway
Cindy Yovanov, PhD student

This Colloquium was moderated by Jemina Williams, Director of Student Services for Drexel University's School of Education.

November 4, 2024

Managing Transgenerational Trauma through Schooling: The Case of Migrant Karen Students Along the Thai/Myanmar Border
Mike Barret, EdD

Exploring the Attitudes and Perceptions of Head Coaches toward Transgender Athletes in Women's College Sports Before and After Intervention: A Phenomenological Study
Sara Steinman, EdD

This Colloquium was moderated by Jemina Williams, Director of Student Services for Drexel University's School of Education.