Dr. Libby Gerard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Libby Gerard is an Associate Adjunct Research Professor at the University of California, Berkeley School of Education and a Research Director for the Technology-Enhanced Learning Science (TELS) Center. Her research examines innovative learning technologies that capture student ideas and assist teachers and principals in utilizing those ideas to enhance classroom instruction. Some of her recent work focuses on automated assessments of student essays and inquiry science projects aimed at promoting integrated revision and lifelong learning. Gerard leverages data generated by students' revision processes to identify patterns in scientific reasoning and foster instructional responsiveness to student ideas. Additionally, she designs professional development for teachers and principals by using embedded assessment data within a knowledge integration framework for instructional customization. Her work has been published in prestigious journals, emphasizing her contributions to educational research and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Scholar

2010-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of California, Berkeley, TELS Center • Berkeley, CA

Worked on research projects related to technology-enhanced learning.

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.