Dr. Dian Mawene

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dian Mawene is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison specializing in Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education. His research focuses on the systemic issues surrounding racial disproportionality in special education, particularly analyzing how structural contexts contribute to disability experiences. He examines race-space relations and the impact of public policies and school de/segregation on the educational opportunities afforded to students from diverse backgrounds. Mawene's work addresses the intersection of race relations and special education practices, emphasizing the need for critical policy analysis to foster inclusion and equity in educational settings. He holds a PhD in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he has also completed his Master's degree. Mawene's academic contributions have been recognized through various publications and presentations at notable conferences.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Teaching and researching in the fields of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education.

Awards

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Small Grant

2023-01-01

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences