Amanda Kavner completed her PhD April 2020 in the Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning Program of the University at Buffalo concentrating on Machine Learning applications in Computational Cognitive Neuroscience. She is a NY secondary public-school science teacher and a NYS Master Teacher Fellow. She is a certified Educational Technology Specialist and has taught courses in chemistry, biology, genetics, marine biology, and forensics. As a high school educator and researcher, Kavner focuses on the applications of new research in the classroom. Her research focuses on the development and application of cognitive computational models in educational assessment and curricular development using machine learning algorithms to analyze neurocognitive measurements recorded in educational environments. Her interdisciplinary work is based on cognitive psychology, the neuroscience of behavior, psychometrics, and computer science. The aim is to connect basic neuroscience of behavior and psychological study into educational practice.
Education
Ph.D. Curriculum, Instruction & the Science of Learning, 2020
SUNY University at Buffalo Dissertation Summary: Published 05/20. The development of an artificial neural network to predict mental rotation success in order to measure visual science literacy level using neurocognitive measurements, illustrates the development and creation of real time cognitive computational models.
Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration
Data Science Specialty (Machine Learning/ Predictive Models)
M.S. Educational Technology, 2015
LIU Post University Graduate School Brookville, NY
MSed Secondary Science Education, 2011
Hofstra University Graduate School, School of Education Hempstead, NY
Biology/ Chemistry/General Science Ext
B.S. Biochemistry, 2003
Hofstra University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hempstead, NY
Recipient of the American Chemical Society Undergraduate Achievement Award 2000
Marine Science Specialty
Academic Employment History
College and University
SUNY Farmingdale
Data and Society- department of Science, Technology and Society 01/21- present
Fake News and Digital Literacy Senior Seminar- department of Science, Technology and Society 09/21- present
Floki Inu
Floki.com
Head of Floki University- Lead curriculum designer and developer - crypto educational platform
Primary and Secondary K-12
Half Hollow Hills High School East, Dix Hills, NY
Chemistry and Living Environment Teacher 9/12- present
Manhasset High School, Manhasset, NY
Living Environment and Chemistry Teacher 9/11- 6/12
Web3 Employment History
Floki.com
Head of Floki University- Lead curriculum designer and developer - crypto educational platform
Speaker at:
Women in Crypto
Miami NFT Week 2022
NFT NYC 2023
Web3 Bit Degree Expert PUBLICATIONSBook Chapters
Kavner, A., Lamb, R. (In Progress) “Developing Neural Networks with Neurocognitive Measurements,” to be submitted as part of Neurocognition in Science Education.
Kavner, A., Lamb, R. (Under Review) “Science Literacy”, submitted as part of Neurocognitive Measurements in STEM education.
Kavner, A. (Accepted). Neurorights in Immersive Worlds - Safeguarding Cognitive Freedom in
Virtual Realms. In J. Stone (Ed.) Mental Health VR: The Power of Immersive Worlds
Refereed Journal Articles
Kavner, A. Koh, R., Lamb, R., Antonenko, P. (In Review). Developing an Artificial Neural Network to Predict Mental Rotation Success using Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy. Computers and Education
Lamb, R., Hand, B., & Kavner, A. (2020). Computational Modeling of the Effects of the Science Writing Heuristic on Student Critical Thinking in Science Using Machine Learning. Journal of Science Education and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-020-09871-3
Lamb, R., Kavner A. (Accepted), The use of Functional Neuroimaging to Understand Aspects of Cognitive Demand and Learning in Science via Cascading Autonomic Microstate Data. International Journal of Science Education
PRESENTATIONSPeer Reviewed International and National Conferences
Lamb, R., Fortus, D., Sadler, T., Neumann, K., Kavner, A ., Annetta, L., & Hoston D. (2022). Exploration of teacher-student neural coupling occurring during the teaching and learning of science. Paper presented at the International Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE). Greenville, SC.
Lamb, R., Sadler, T., Newman, K., Fortunately, D., Antonenko, P., Kavner, A., & Hoston, D. (2021). Comparing two Task Analysis Guides in Science: Examination of Cognitive Demand Paper presented at the International Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Orlando, FL. (Online due to COVID-19)
Lamb, R., Sadler, T., Newman, K., Fortunately, D., Antonenko, P., Kavner, A., & Hoston, D. (2021). Comparing two Task Analysis Guides in Science: Examination of Cognitive Demand Paper presented in Strand 12 at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, (Online due to COVID-19)
Kavner, A. & Lamb, R. (2019). Development of an artificial neural network to measure science literacy leveraging neuroscience. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference of Artificial Intelligence and Education, New York, NY.
Lamb, R., & Kavner, A. (2019). Application of virtual reality to mitigate the effects of trauma. Paper presented at the meeting of American Psychological Association Technology, Mind, and Society Conference, Washington, DC.
Kavner, A., & Lamb, R. (2019). Using an Artificial Neural Network for Student Science Literacy Measurement and Digital Curriculum Creation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Alliance for the Improvement of Science Literacy for All Beijing, NY
Peer Reviewed Regional Conferences
Kavner, A. (2014). Technology in the classroom: Best Practices, LISELA, East Williston, NY.
Peer Reviewed Poster Presentations
Kavner, A., & Lamb, R. (2019). Development of a Measure for Science Literacy Leveraging Neuroscience and Machine Learning. Poster presented at the meeting of American Psychological Association Technology, Mind, and Society Conference, Washington, DC.
International Presentations
Lamb, R., Kavner, A. (2019). Promotion of writing in science through virtual reality, Presented at Beijing Normal University, Ministry of Education Center for Assessment of Basic Education Quality, Zhuhai, China.
SERVICE
International
International Conference on Scientific Literacy Beijing Normal University Conference 2019
University
Hofstra University Marine Laboratory Technician 2001-2003
P-12 Education
Park Shore Extreme STEAM Summer Camp 2015
Department of Environmental Conservation Marine Technician 2010
Hofstra Summer Camps 1999-2000
West Hills Day Camp 1997-1999
MEMBERSHIPSProfessional Memberships
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
National Education Association (NEA)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
American Chemistry Award 2000
Chem-Union
Science Teacher Association of New York State (STANYS)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Long Island Science Educators Leadership Association
Field Test Volunteer for 2012 ATS-W
NYS Developing Teacher Leader Program 2013
Other
Golden Key National Honor Society
Phi Eta Sigma National Society
ADDITIONAL SERVICE
Reviewer
Journal of Science and Technology Education 2019 – Current
NSTA Annual Conference 2019 – Current
AERA Annual Conference 2019 – Current
Past Educational Advisory Committees
Half Hollow Hills Professional Council 2018 - 2022
Half Hollow Hills Leadership Council 2019- 2022
EdCamp Organizing Committee Trustee- Higher Education Liason 2016-2019
Dr. Bill Brennan Planning Chair Council 2015 – 2017
NYSSEF (NYS Science and Engineering Fair) Board Member 2011-2014
RELATED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Software Expertise in: Canvas • Pear Deck • Google Apps• Infinite Campus • Power School •
Wizard Test Maker • Castle Learning • SMART Board Technologies • Remind 101 • Edmodo •
Prezi • Google Certified • Microsoft Suite • iPad apps • Android apps
Data Science and Machine Learning experience using: MATLAB • SPSS • RapidMiner • Tableau• Winsteps • Talend • Microsoft Azure • Amazon AWS • Google Cloud Computing • SAS • Python • RStudio • Ability to learn new coding languages and programs quickly and independently
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Local Awards
NYS Master Teacher Program Fellowship 2019- 2022
Media Interviews and Articles
Feature Versatalist Podcast (2019): Using an ANN to personalize immersive learning resources. Host Patrick O’Shea, https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-versatilist/versatilist-with-amanda-kavner-VbNFOqp5T23/
Certifications and Licenses
NYS Professional Certification in Biology (7-12)- June 2011
NYS Professional Certification in Chemistry (7-12)- July 2011
NYS Professional Certification in General Science (7-12)- June 2011
NYS Professional Certification in Educational Technology (K-12)- Feb 2018
