Eric R. Hamilton, Ph.D.
June, 2010
Professional Preparation
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, Northwestern
University, 1986.
M.A.T., Mathematics,
University of Chicago, 1976.
B.A.,University of Chicago, 1975. Major: Tutorial
Studies, Concentration in Mathematics, Bible, Psychology and Education
Positions
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2008- |
Associate Dean for Education, Graduate School
of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University. Professor of
Education with joint appointment in Department of Mathematics. |
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2003-08 |
Research Professor and Director, US Air Force
Academy Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, US Air Force Academy
CO. |
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2004-2005 |
Visiting Professor, Center for the Study of International
Cooperation in Education, Hiroshima University |
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1998-2003 |
Division Director and Acting Division
Director, Research, Evaluation and Communication, National Science
Foundation. Limited Term Federal
Senior Executive Service (SES). Oversaw thirty
scientific, technical and contract staff and $65 million annual investment
budget, with typical division load of 150-200 open awards. |
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1996-1998 |
Program Director, Division of Educational
System Reform, National Science Foundation. Oversight for systemic
initiative awards for mathematics and science education reform in urban
centers, including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York, Jacksonville, Columbus,
St. Louis, Baltimore, and Washington, DC |
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1986-1996 |
Associate Professor,
Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Loyola University Chicago
(Promoted from Assistant Professor, 1992) Director, Chicago
Systemic Initiative, a comprehensive effort to reform mathematics and science
education in Chicago. Founder and Director,
Access 2000 Chicago Partnership, an NSF-funded consortium of universities,
museums and community organizations in Chicago, to promote the participation
of underrepresented minorities in science and engineering fields. |
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1979-1986 |
Doctoral student, Northwestern University;
Lecturer, Loyola University Chicago (1984-1986) |
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1976-1979 |
Grade 6-12 Mathematics Teacher, Harvard
School, Chicago |
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Publications and Refereed Proceedings
Hamilton, E. and M.
Jago. (2010). Towards a theory of personalized learning
communities. In M. Jacobson and P. Reimann
(Eds.) Future Learning Environments, Springer.
Hamilton,
E., M. Besterfield-Sacre, B. Olds, N. Siewiorek. Model-Eliciting Activities In
Engineering: A Focus On Model Building (2010). Proceedings of the 2010 Conference of the American Society for
Engineering Education, Louisville.
Shuman,
L., M. Besterfield-Sacre, B. Self, R. Miller, T. Moore, J. Christ, E. Hamilton,
B. Olds, H. Diefes-Dex. Next Generation Problem-Solving: Results To
Date - Models And Modeling Using MEAs (2010). Proceedings of the 2010 Conference of the
American Society for Engineering Education, Louisville.
Hamilton, E., R. Lesh et al. (2008) Model-Eliciting Activities (MEAs) as a Bridge
Between Engineering Education Research and Mathematics Education
Research. Advances in Engineering Education (2)1, p. 1-25
Chen, H., L. Lattuca, E. Hamilton. (2008). Conceptualizing engagement:
Contributions of faculty to student engagement in engineering. Journal
of Engineering Education, (97)3, p. 339-353.
Hamilton, E. (2007). Future
Learning Environment Research Networks. Supporting
learning flow through integrative technologies. H.
T. Hirashima, and S. Young (Eds.). Tokyo, IOS Press.
Hamilton, E. and A.
Hurford (2007). Combining
Collaborative Workspaces with Tablet Computing: Research in Learner Engagement
and Conditions of Flow.Proceedings of the
37th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference.
Lesh, R., Hamilton, E., & Kaput, J. (2007). Directions for future research. In. (Lesh, R., Hamilton, E.,
& Kaput, J , Eds.), Foundations for the
future in mathematics education.Mahweh, NJ: Erlbaum.
Lesh, R., Hamilton, E., & Kaput, J. (Eds.).
(2007). Models and modeling as foundations for the future in mathematics
education. Mahweh, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Hamilton, E., Principles and Grand
Challenges for the Future: A Prospectus for the Computer-Supported Collabortive Learning (CSCL) Community (2007).
Proceedings of the 2007 International Conference on Computer Supported
Collaborative Learning (CSCL)
Hamilton, E. and A.
Hurford (2007). Combining collaborative workspaces with tablet computing:
research in learner engagement and conditions of flow.
Proceedings of the 2007 Frontiers in Education: Global Engineering Without Borders, Milwaukee. Winner
of Benjamin Dasher Award for Best Paper.
Hamilton, E., & Cherniavsky, J. (2006). Issues in synchronous versus
asynchronous e-learning platforms. In H. O'Neill & R. Perez
(Eds.), Web-based learning: Theory, research and practice. Mahwah,
NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Hamilton, E. (2006) International collaborations
blending new pedagogies and new technologies in engineering education:
principles and examples. Proceedings of the
Fifth Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Rio de Janeiro.
American Society for Engineering Education.
Kim, Y., & Hamilton,
E. (2006). Scaffolding
learner motivation through a virtual peer in computer-based learning. Proceedings of the International Conference on the Learning
Sciences (ICLS06), Bloomington, IN.
Hamilton, E., Lee,
L., DiGiano, C., & LaBine,
D. (2005). Learning
object resources, pedagogical agents, and collaborative workspaces: An
integrated platform to elevate classroom interactive bandwidth and learning. Proceedings of the Second Annual E-learning Conference on
Intelligent Interactive Learning Object Repositories (I2LOR 2005).
Hamilton, E., R. Cole,
W. Ward, C. DiGiano, & D. LaBine (2005). Interactive pathway for learning design through agent and library
augmented shared knowledge areas (ALASKA).Proceedings of the Third IEEE
International Conference on Pervasive Computing and Communications Workshops
(PERCOMW'05).
Self, B., &
Hamilton, E. (2005).
Just-in-time teaching: Potential uses in mechanics courses. Proceedings
of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition: The Changing Landscape of
Engineering and Technology Education in a Global World, Portland.
Hamilton, E. (2004). Agent and library augmented
shared knowledge areas (ALASKA). Proceedings of the
International Conference on Multimodal Interfaces (ICMI04).
Hamilton, E. (2003). ICT-mediated
collaboration as one focus for bilateral research agency partnership. The International Journal of Educational Policy, Research and
Practice (IJEPRP), 4(3).
Hamilton, E., Kelly, A.,
& Sloane, F. C. (R. Lesh and L. English, Eds.). (2001). Three questions, a
continuum and a metaphor. Mahweh, NJ:
Lawrence Erlbaum.
Hamilton, E. (1999). Pen-based and multimedia
shared network spaces that increase learning flow and generative learning. In
G. Cumming, T. Okamoto & L. Gomez (Eds.),Advanced
research in computers and communications in education: New human
abilities for the networked society. Tokyo: IOS Press.
Hamilton, E. (1999). Strategies
for U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) investment in learning technology
research and development. In G. Cumming, T. Okamoto & L. Gomez
(Eds.), Advanced research in computers and communications in education:
New human abilities for the networked society (pp. 616-623). Tokyo:
IOS Press.
Hamilton, E. (1994). Remote
sharing of electronic paper (Slatemate®). Proceedings of the International Conference on Technology in
Education (ICTE), London, UK.
Hamilton, E. (1992). Remote
sharing of electronic paper. Proceedings of
the International Conference on Technology in Education (ICTE), Massachusetts
Institute of Technology.
Patents
Hamilton, E. (1993). Computer Assisted
Instructional Delivery System," or SlateMate. SlateMate is a pen-based networking system that
provides educationally driven collaborative capabilities to classroom
instruction, particularly mathematics instruction. Licensed
for international telephony and collaboration software. US Patent
5,176,520
Hamilton, E. (1999, 2000) Computer Assisted
Instructional Delivery System." (UK) "Computerunterslutzkes Lieferungssystem Ausbildung"
(DE), "Systeme de communicationeducatif aid
par calculateur" (FR). Canadian
patent issued, February, 2000.
Courses Taught (1984-2010) with approximate number of sections
taught
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Calculus and Advanced
Calculus (15) |
Pepperdine University, Loyola University Chicago, US Air Force
Academy |
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Discrete Mathematics, Linear
Algebra, Computer Architecture (4) |
Loyola University Chicago |
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Research Methods
(online) (4) |
University of Phoenix |
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Information Technology
(online) (2) |
US Open University |
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Integrated Mathematics
and Computer Science (including calculus) (10) |
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development, Loyola
University |
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Computer Science I
(12) |
Loyola University Chicago, US Air Force Academy |
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Computer Science II
(4) |
Loyola University Chicago |
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Operating Systems
(Graduate) (1) |
Loyola University Chicago |
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Microprocessors
and Microprocessing(Graduate) (4) |
Loyola University Chicago |
National Research Program Leadership
Supervised with signature program authority approximately $500 million
in National Science Foundation investments in science and mathematics education
and education research while at NSF:
Lead writer and supervising Division Director for Research
on Learning and Education (ROLE)
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/nsf0017/nsf0017.html.
ROLE was NSF’s signature mathematics education, science education and
learning technology program from 1999-2006.
Supervising Division Director and co-writer for Evaluative
Research and Capacity Building (EREC) http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03541/nsf03541.htm
Supervising Division Director and co-writer for Interagency
Education Research Initiative
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/1999/nsf9984/nsf9984.htm &
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/nsf0074/nsf0074.htm
IERI was the nation’s largest field initiated education research program.
Lead writer and supervising Division Director for Research,
Evaluation and Technical Assistance (RETA) to the Mathematics and Science
Partnerships.
http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf0354
MSP is the mathematics and science arm of the President’s No Child Left
Behind initiative.)
Co-writer as Program Director. Urban Systemic Program,
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/1999/nsf9952/nsf9952.htm
Other programs: Technology Integration in Education (TIE),
Data Collection and Analysis for the Systemic Initiatives
Recently funded research grants:
Hamilton, E. and L. Myers (2004). "Tablet Computer Usage in USAFA
Classrooms: IITA Proposal."
Grants Funded Prior to Coming to USAFA
SlateMate Collaborative
Learning Systems. Virginia Center
for Innovative Technology, awarded to George Mason University, under direction of
Eric Hamilton. $25,000 (1999)
Chicago Systemic Initiative Algebra and
Technology Integration, Illinois Board of Higher Education. $55,000.
(1996)
Learning Networks. Co-author (secondary) of U.S. Department
of Education Technology Learning Challenge subcontract proposal. $120,000 to Chicago Public Schools. (1995)
NSF/Loyola University Young Scholars Project. National Science
Foundation. Five consecutive two year awards,
$408,000. (1988-97)
Chicago Systemic Initiative Resource Menu. Award from Ameritech
Foundation to Loyola to develop Internet version of Resource Menu in support of
Chicago Public Schools. $35,000.
(1995)
Internet Training Support. Supplemental award from NSF.
$46K to Chicago Public Schools. (1995)
Mathematics, Science, and Technology Tools for
Changing Schools Conference Support. Supplemental award from NSF. $20,000 to Chicago Public Schools. (1995)
Mathematics, Science, and Technology Tools for
Changing Schools Speaker Support. Award from Ameritech Corporation to Loyola in support
of Chicago Public Schools. $4,000.
(1995)
Reinventing Education in Chicago Public Schools. Primary author of
proposal to IBM Corporation. $2,000,000 ($1.5m
in-kind) to Chicago Public Schools. (1995)
Integrated Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher Inservice. Illinois Board of High Education Eisenhower
Fund. Three consecutive one year awards beginning in 1993,
totaling $240K. (1993-5)
Access to Algebra in Chicago. Illinois Board of High
Education Eisenhower Fund. Three consecutive one year awards beginning
in 1993, totaling $225,000. (1995)
Chicago Algebra Project. Illinois Board of
Higher Education Eisenhower Fund (USDE). Subcontracted,
minus administrative costs, to Parent Community Council. Three
consecutive one year awards beginning in 1993, totaling $178,000. (1995)
Chicago Systemic Initiative. Lead writer of five year proposal
submitted to National Science Foundation by Co-PI's Mayor Richard M. Daley and
School Superintendent. Argie K.
Johnson. $15,000,000. (1994)
Comprehensive Regional Center for Minorities. National Science
Foundation. Six consecutive annual awards
beginning in 1989, totaling $4,000,000. (1994)
Young Scholars Enhancement. Chicago Public Schools.
Eight consecutive awards, totaling $32,000.
(1989-95)
Science Linkages in the Community. American Association
for the Advancement of Science and DeWitt Wallace Readers Digest Fund.
Written by Hamilton and subsequently managed at Loyola by Access 2000 Program
Director Michael Hyatt. $100,000 (1993)
Families Accessing the Future Together/CASPAR. Amoco Foundation. $10,000 (1993)
Mathematics Applications in Chicago. (Primary author of grants written on
behalf of Chicago Public Schools) Illinois State Board of Education,
1990-1993, totaling $450,000. (1990-3)
Access to Algebra Conference. National Science
Foundation. $12,000 (1992)
Aspira Mathematics and
Science Learning Centers. Amoco Foundation. $75,000.
(1992)
Related Activities
Recent Symposia and Workshops Organized/Co-organized
Collaborations
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Richard Lesh, Indiana University |
Wayne Ward, Univ. of Colorado –Boulder |
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Goretti Nakabugo, Makerere University,
Uganda |
Amy Baylor, Florida State University |
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Jeremy Roschelle, SRI International |
Barry Sloane, Arizona State Univeristy |
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Chris DiGiano, SRI International |
Lupita Carmona, Univ. of Texas at Austin |
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Phillip Vahey, SRI International |
Umesh Thakkar, University of Illinois |
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Friedrich Hesse,University of Tübingen |
Ruimin Shen, Shanghai Jiao Tong
University |
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Yanghee Kim, Utah State University |
Nagao Masafumi, Hiroshima
University |
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Frank Lester, Indiana University |
David LaBine, Smart Technologies |
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Chee Kit Looi, Learning Sciences
Lab, Singapore |
Michael Jacobson, Learning Sci Lab,
Singapore |
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Jianhua Tao, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
Mark Schofield, Edghill University,
UK |
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Ron Cole, Boulder Language Technologies |
Andrew Hurford, US Air Force Academy |
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Celia Hoyles, University of
London |
Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh |
Personal
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Married, Kristy L. Hamilton (March 3, 1984) |
24521 Mariposa Circle 310-568-2370 (office at Pepperdine) |