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Nicole Lynn O'Dell, Ph.D.

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Biography

Professional Background

Educational researcher and experienced program evaluator with over 12 years of experience designing and implementing strategic evaluation plans for NIH research infrastructure grants. Dr. O'Dell has extensive experience in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research aimed at improving program performance and assessing returns on investments. Her personal research interests focus on improving satisfaction and retention for Deaf learners in higher education.

Credentials

Education

2003
BS | State University of New York at Brockport
Sociology

2011
MS | University at Buffalo
Library Sciene

2016
Advanced Certificate in Online Teaching | University of Rochester

2019
PhD | University of Rochester
Education

Publications

Journal Articles

2019
O'Dell, N. L. "Self-representation and social identity in discussion threads: the experiences of deaf college students in an online learning community." Doctoral dissertation, University of Rochester. 2019; .

Dozier, A. M.; Martina, C. A.; O'Dell, N. L.; Fogg, T. T.; Lurie, S. J.; Rubinstein, E. P.; & Pearson, T. A. "Identifying emerging research collaborations and networks: method development". Evaluation & the health professions. 37(1): 19-32.

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