Dr. Nathan Hawk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nathan Hawk is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in educational technology and mathematics instruction. He has prior experience as a high school mathematics teacher and has developed a research agenda focused on the integration of technology in educational settings. His work examines the self-beliefs and attitudes towards technology that influence how educators utilize technology in K-12 mathematics classrooms. His research also investigates the relationship between self-efficacy beliefs and mathematics achievement among at-risk online charter high school students. Maintaining a strong quantitative research methodology, Nathan serves as the program coordinator for the Undergraduate Peer Mentors in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M. He has earned his Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Ohio State University and holds degrees in Educational Technology Leadership and Mathematics from George Washington University and Carthage College respectively. Nathan has contributed to numerous books, journals, and educational papers, and is actively involved in various educational committees and leadership positions aimed at enhancing teaching practices and technology integration in education.

Research Interests

Awards

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AERA Proposal Reviewer

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TLAC Excellence Teaching

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AERA Paper Award Winner Nominee

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Richard C. Anderson Graduate Student Research Award

Courses

EDCI 365. Technology Classrooms EDCI 636. Educator Researcher EDCI 644. Curriculum Development EDCI 645. Society Education World Perspective EDCI 673. Analysis Teaching Behavior TEED 682. Seminar FYEX 101. Year Experience

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.