Dr. Wendy Wiegmann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wendy Wiegmann serves as the Project Director for the California Child Welfare Indicators Project (CCWIP) and also holds a position as a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley. With extensive experience in researching child welfare phenomena, Ms. Wiegmann analyzes linked and unlinked administrative data. Her prior roles include managing research projects, collaborating with partner research agencies, and overseeing quality assurance processes. Ms. Wiegmann has presented her findings at national conferences and engages in teaching research methodology and substance abuse treatment to Master of Social Work students and introductory social work courses for undergraduates. Her personal experiences as a former foster youth significantly inform her research, focusing on child welfare reforms, juvenile dependency courts, the dynamics of siblings in foster care, and the efficacy of services for families impacted by substance abuse. She has published several articles on child welfare issues, contributing to several key academic journals in the field. Her work is recognized through various accolades, including the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor award from the University of California, Berkeley.

Research Interests

Experience

Project Director

2007-01-01 — Present

California Child Welfare Indicators Project • Berkeley, CA

Leads research projects analyzing child welfare data and oversees quality assurance processes.

Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaches research methodology and substance abuse treatment courses.

Awards

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Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor

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Predoctoral Fellowship

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Dean’s Normative Time Fellowship

#2006

North American Council Adoptable Children Youth Advocate of the Year Award

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.