Project Grant R305B240029

This Project Grant award from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) within the U.S. Department of Education supports a $243,184 research project titled "Bayesian Longitudinal Data Modeling in Education Sciences". The project, running from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025, aims to provide training on Bayesian data science methods to education researchers and graduate students. Key focus areas include Bayesian modeling techniques, missing data analysis, text analysis, and using software tools like R and JAGS for practical data analysis. The project will feature a 5-day in-person intensive training along with monthly Q&A and feedback sessions. The University of Virginia serves as the prime recipient, with sub-awards to the University of Notre Dame, Florida State University, University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Georgia Research Foundation to contribute specialized expertise in areas like variable selection, growth curve modeling, and text mining. This project is funded under the CFDA 84.305 "Education Research, Development and Dissemination" program, which supports comprehensive research to improve educational outcomes and access.