Dr. Federica Raia

Associate Professor

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Biography

Federica Raia is an Associate Professor at the UCLA School of Education & Information Studies. She earned her Ph.D. in Geophysics Volcanology from the University of Naples ‘Federico II’ in 1997, and a Laurea (B.Sc./M.Sc.) in Geological Sciences from the same institution in 1991. Raia's research focuses on the intersection of education and complex systems, particularly in the context of teaching and learning in geosciences. Her work has been published in various esteemed journals, including Cognition and Instruction, Mind, Culture, and Activity, and the Journal of Geoscience Education. She has a particular interest in relational medicine and educational interactions that influence student learning and engagement. Raia has contributed to the literature on educational practices in high-tech environments and has examined the dynamics of learning communities and the role of causality in education.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.