Dr. Sarah Powell

Professor

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Biography

Sarah R. Powell is a professor in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin, where she also serves as the associate director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. Her research primarily focuses on mathematics education, specifically addressing how students with difficulties in mathematics experience word-problem solving. Powell is the principal investigator of several grants from the Institute of Education Sciences, including projects aimed at enhancing mathematical understanding and instruction for students in Grades 4-8. She is committed to developing and applying evidence-based interventions that support students with mathematics difficulties. In addition to her teaching and research, Powell has edited and contributed to prestigious academic journals in special education and mathematics education.

Research Interests

Awards

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Kirk Award Outstanding Research Article

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Dean's Distinguished Research Award

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Presidential Early Career Award Scientists Engineers (PECASE)

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Distinguished Early Career Research Award

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Samuel Kirk Award, Practitioner Article

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Early Career Publication Award

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Dissertation Award

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Outstanding Researcher Award

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Robert Gaylord-Ross Award Excellence Scholarly Writing

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Dick Shores Teacher Education Award

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.