Dr. Tanner Vea

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tanner Vea is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's College of Education, specializing in Learning Sciences and Human Development. As a critical sociocultural learning scientist, he focuses on the intersection of emotion, social relations, and social change. Vea's research primarily addresses the politics and ethics of learning, emphasizing the design of learning environments that expand political possibilities. His work investigates how emotions influence learning processes and outcomes and explores topics related to social movements in disciplinary-focused learning contexts. He has published extensively in reputable journals, including the Journal of the Learning Sciences and Information and Learning Sciences, and has contributed to the discourse on learning sciences and social movements through co-editing a volume published in the comics journal Sequentials. Vea is also active in the International Society for the Learning Sciences, serving as Secretary and a member of the Communications Committee.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.