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Cindy E. Hmelo-Silver
Profile Interests C.V.  
 
Curriculum Vitae

Cindy E. Hmelo-Silver
Graduate School of Education
   Rutgers University
   10 Seminary Place
   New Brunswick, NJ 08903
732-932-7496 extension 8311
chmelo@rci.rutgers.edu

Education
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
Major: Cognitive Studies / Minor: Educational Technology, M.S. 1991, Ph.D. 1994

State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York
Major: Educational Computing, M.S. 1985

State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York
Major: Cardiorespiratory Sciences, B.S. 1978

Experience
Associate Professor, 2004-
Assistant Professor, 1998- 2004
Program in Learning Cognition, and Development, Department of Educational Psychology, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University

Research Associate, Learning Research and Development Center University of Pittsburg, 1996-1998

Project Manager, Multiple Case-based Approach to Generative Environments for Learning Research Scientist, EduTech Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1995- 1996

Postdoctoral Fellow, EduTech Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994-1995

Research Assistant, Learning Technology Center, Vanderbilt University, 1990-1994

Instructor,  Educational Psychology, Department of Psychology and Human Development, Peabody College, Vanderbilt Universtiy, 1991

Director of Clinical Education, 1988-1989
Clinical Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, 1984-1989
Cardiorespiratory Sciences Department, State University of New York- Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook, New York

Respiratory Therapy Clinician, University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York , 1980-1984

Respiratory Therapist, St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson, New York, 1978-1980

Professional Affiliations
American Educational Research Association
American Psychological Association
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
Cognitive Science Society
European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction
International Society for the Learning Sciences

Grants
External
Collaborative Research:  Learning About Complex Systems in Middle School by Constructing Structure-Behavior-Function Models  PI Ashok Goel, co-PI with Rebecca Jordan, Spencer Rugaber. 9/06 - 8/10. $304, 232.

Transfer of Scientific Abilities. National Science Foundation ROLE program.  Co-PI with Eugenia Etkina, PI, Rebecca Jordan, Alan Van Heuvelen. 9/1/05 – 8/31/08. $512, 806.

Using the Science of Learning in the Teaching of Science. Johnson and Johnson Foundation. PI with Co-PI’s Richard Duschl, Clark Chinn, and Jeff Smith. 4/05-12/06. $20, 000.

Learning about causal systems in complex domains: A multidisciplinary synthesis of the state-of-the-art and research challenges. National Science Foundation Science of Learning Center catalyst grant. Co-PI with Hari Narayanan, PI, Ashok Goel, Sadhana Puntambekar, Teresa Hubscher-Younger. 10/1/2003- 3/31/2007. $193, 916.

Representational Tools to Support Understanding of Complex Biological Systems. National Science Foundation Early CAREER grant. 5/1/2002 – 4/30/2008. $582,517.

Video Cases Online: Cognitive Studies of Preservice Teacher Learning ROLE program, National Science Foundation. Co-PI with Sharon Derry. 06/01/2001- 05/31/2005. $1,384,000.

Using activity theory to analyze collaborative interactions.  National Academy of Education Collaborative Projects Initiative. 2002-2003. $4600.

Collaborative ways of knowing: Knowledge as a tool for thinking,  National Academy of Education/ Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship, 1999-2001. Principal Investigator. $45,000.

Evaluation of Educational Resource for Tumor Heterogeneity.  Subcontract to University of Pittsburgh National Cancer Institute Grant, 1998-1999. Principal Investigator. $40,604.

Collaborative Learning Based on Real-World, Engineering-Related Tasks ARPA/CAETI, 1995-1998, Co-investigator (Janet Kolodner, Principle Investigator).

Coordinator for Allied Health Science and Technology Entry Program grant to increase representation of women and minorities in science and technology careers, 1986-1988 (T. Liao, Principle investigator).

Internal
Understanding Complex Systems. University Research Council Grant.  2001-2002, Principal Investigator. $1500.

Creating Problem-based Learning Communities. University Research Council Grant.  1999-2000, Principal Investigator. $2000.

Project Director. SUNY SCAP grant to enhance instructional computing, 1988, Principal Investigator. $2000.

Honors
2002 Rutgers Graduate School of Education Alumni Association Outstanding Faculty Research Award
2000 Co-recipient Center for Interactive Learning Technology Community Spotlight Award with Suthers, D., Schank, P., Jackiw, N., Sandoval, B., Gray, J.
1999 Fellow, National Institute for Science Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
1998 Distinguished Alumni Award, School of Health Technology and Management, State University of New York at Stony Brook
1995 Best Paper by a New Investigator, American Educational Research Association, Division I
1994 American Psychological Association Dissertation Award
1994 Vanderbilt University Dissertation Enhancement Award

Publications
Journal Articles
Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Barrows, H. S. (in press). Facilitating collaborative knowledge building. Cognition and Instruction.

Nagarajan, A., Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Chernobilsky, E. (accepted with revisions). Motivational Factors that Predict Success in a Problem-based Educational Psychology Course. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Marathe, S., & Liu, L. (2007). Fish swim, rocks sit, and lungs breathe: Expert-novice understanding of complex systems. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 16, 307-331.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Bromme, R. (2007). Coding discussions and discussing coding: Research on collaborative learning in computer-supported environments. Learning and Instruction. 17, 460-464.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Duncan, R. G., Chinn, C. A. (2007). Scaffolding and achievement in problem-based and inquiry learning: A response to Kirschner, Sweller, and Clark (2006). Educational Psychologist, 42, 99-107.

Charney, J., Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Sofer, W.,  Neigeborn, L., Nemeroff, M., & Coletta, S. (2007). Cognitive apprenticeship in science through immersion in laboratory practices.  International Journal of Science Education. 29, 195-213.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2006). Introduction: Cognitive tools for collaborative communities. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 35, 97-102.

Derry, S. J., Hmelo-Silver, C. E.,  Nagarajan, A., Chernobilsky, E., & Beitzel, B. (2006). Cognitive Transfer Revisited: Can We Exploit New Media to Solve Old Problems on a Large Scale?  Journal of Educational Computing Research, 35, 145-162.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Barrows, H. S. (2006). Goals and strategies of a problem-based learning facilitator. Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 1. 21-39.

Hmelo, Silver, C. E. & Azevedo, R. (2006).  Understanding complex systems: Some core challenges.  Journal of the Learning Sciences, 15, 53-61.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2004). Problem-based learning: What and how do students learn? Educational Psychology Review, 16, 235-266.

Chernobilsky, E., DaCosta. M. C., & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2004). Learning to talk the Educational Psychology talk through a problem-based course. Instructional Science, 32, 319-356.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Pfeffer, M. G. (2004). Comparing expert and novice understanding of a complex system from the perspective of structures, behaviors, and functions. Cognitive Science, 28, 127-138.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2003). Analyzing collaborative knowledge construction: Multiple methods for integrated understanding. Computers and Education, 41, 397-420.

Hmelo, C. E., Nagarajan, A., & Day, R. S. (2002). It’s harder than we thought it would be: A comparative case study of expert-novice experimentation. Science Education, 86, 219-243.

Chinn, C. A.,  & Hmelo, C. E. (2002). Authentic Inquiry: Introduction to the Special Section. Science Education, 86, 171-174.

Steinkuehler, C. A., Derry, S. J., Hmelo-Silver, C. E., & DelMarcelle, M.  (2002).  Cracking the resource nut with distributed problem-based learning in secondary teacher education.  Journal of Distance Education, 23, 23-39.

Hmelo, C. E., Ramakrishnan, S., Day, R. S., Shirey, W., Brufsky, A., Johnson, C.,  Baar, J.,  and Huang, Q. (2001).The Oncology thinking Cap: Scaffolded use of a simulation to learn about designing clinical trials. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 13, 183-191.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2000). Knowledge recycling: Crisscrossing the landscape of educational psychology in a problem-based learning course for preservice teachers. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 11, 41-56.

Hmelo, C. E., Nagarajan, A., & Day, R. S. (2000). Effects of high and low prior knowledge on construction of a joint problem space. Journal of Experimental Education, 69, 36-56.

Hmelo, C. E., Holton, D. L., & Kolodner, J. L. (2000). Designing to learn about complex systems.  Journal of the Learning Sciences, 9, 247-298.

Hmelo, C. E. & Day, R. (1999). Contextualized questioning to scaffold learning from simulations.  Computers and Education, 32, 151-164.

Lin, X., Hmelo, C., Kinzer, C., & Secules, T. (1999).  Designing technology to support reflection.  Educational Technology Research & Development, 47(3), 43-62.

Hmelo, C. E., Guzdial, M.,  & Turns, J. (1998). Computer-support for collaborative learning: Learning to support student engagement. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 9, 107-130.

Hmelo, C. E. (1998). Cognitive consequences of PBL for the early development of medical expertise. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 10, 92-100.

Hmelo, C. E. (1998). Problem-based learning: Effects on the early acquisition of cognitive skill in medicine. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 7, 173-208.

Hmelo, C. E., & Ferrari, M. (1997). The problem-based learning tutorial: Cultivating higher-order thinking skills. Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 20, 401-422.

Vye, N. J., Goldman, S. R., Voss, J. F., Hmelo, C., & Williams, S. (1997). Complex math problem- solving by individuals and dyads.  Cognition and Instruction, 15, 435-484.

Hmelo, C. E., Gotterer, G. S., & Bransford, J. D. (1997). A theory-driven approach to assessing the cognitive effects of PBL. Instructional Science, 25, 387-408.

Guzdial, M., Kolodner, J. L., Hmelo, C., Narayanan, H., Carlson D., Rappin, N.,  Hübscher, R., Turns, J. & Newstetter, W. (1996). Computer support for learning through complex problem solving. Communications of the ACM, 39 (4), 43-45.

Hmelo, C. E., Narayanan, N. H., Hübscher, R., Newstetter, W. C., & Kolodner, J. L. (1996). A multiple-case-based approach to generative environments for learning. VIVEK: The Indian Quarterly of Artificial Intelligence, 9(1), 2-18.

Lin, X., Bransford, J. D., Hmelo, C. , Kantor, R., Hickey, D., Secules, T., Petrosino, A., Goldman, S. R.,  & the CTGV. (1995). Instructional design and the development of learning communities: An invitation to a dialogue. Educational Technology, 35(5), 53-63.

Moore, J. L ., Lin, X.,  Schwartz, D. L., Petrosino, A., Hickey, D. T. , Campbell, O., Hmelo, C., and The Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt. (1994). The relationship between situated cognition and anchored instruction: A response to Tripp. Educational Technology, 8, 28-32.

Novick, L. R. & Hmelo, C. E. (1994). Transferring symbolic representations across non-isomorphic problems. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 20, 1296-1321.

Hmelo, C., with the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt.  (1993).  Technological tools to enhance math education: The Jasper series.  Communications of the ACM, 36,  52-54.

Hmelo, C. with the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt. (1993). Anchored instruction and situated cognition revisited. Educational Technology, 22(3), 52-70.

Hmelo, C. E. (1990). Computer-assisted instruction in health professions education: A review of the published literature. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 18, 83-101.

Hmelo, C. & Axton, K. (1989). Job satisfaction and task complexity among respiratory care practitioners. Respiratory Care, 34, 1129-1134.

Hmelo C. (1987). AIDS: Implications for cardiopulmonary technologists. Journal for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Technology, 1, 24-27.            

Hmelo C. (1987). AIDS: Issues for respiratory care practitioners. Respiratory Management, 17(6), 21-26.

Books
Kumpulainen, K.. Hmelo-Silver, C. E,, Cesar, M.(under contract). Investigating Classroom interaction: Methodologies in action. Sense Publishers.

O’Donnell, A. M., Hmelo-Silver, C. E.,  & Erkens, G (Eds.). (2006). Collaborative learning, reasoning, and technology. Mahwah NJ. Erlbaum.

Evensen, D. & Hmelo, C. E. (Eds.). (2000). Problem-based learning: Research perspectives on learning interactions. Mahwah NJ. Erlbaum.

Hmelo, C., (with the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt). (1997). The Jasper Project: Lessons in Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Professional Development. Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum.

Book Chapters
Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (in press). Problem-based learning. In Anderman, E. M. & Anderman, L. Psychology of Classroom Learning: An Encyclopedia. Gale Group.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (in press). Project-based learning. In Anderman, E. M. & Anderman, L. Psychology of Classroom Learning: An Encyclopedia. Gale Group.

Hmelo-Silver, C. (in press). Panel B. Policy, practice and next steps for educational research. In R. A. Duschl and R. E. Grandy. Establishing a Consensus Agenda for K-12 Science Inquiry. Sense Publishers.

Hmelo-Silver, C.E., Katic, E., Nagarajan, A., & Chernobilsky, E. (2007). Soft leaders, hard artifacts, and the groups we rarely see: Using video to understand peer learning processes. In R. Goldman, R. Pea, B. Barron, & S. Derry (Eds.), Video research in the learning sciences (pp. 255-270). Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Derry, S. J. (2007). Developing design principles to scaffold ePBL: A case study of eSTEP. In Tan Oon Seng. Problem-based learning in E-learning breakthroughs (pp. 15-31).  Singapore: Thomson Learning.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Nagarajan, A., & Derry, S. J. (2006). From face-to-face to online participation: Tensions in facilitating problem-based learning. In M.Savin-Baden &  K. Wilkie (Eds.). Problem-based learning online (pp. 61-78). Berkshire England: Open University Press.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2006). Design principles for scaffolding technology-based inquiry. In A. M. O’Donnell,  C. E. Hmelo-Silver, &  G. Erkens (Eds.). Collaborative learning, reasoning, and technology (pp. 147-170). Mahwah, NJ. Erlbaum.

Derry, S. J., & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2005). Reconceptualizing teacher education: Supporting case-based instructional problem solving on the World Wide Web. In L. PytlikZillig, B. M. & R. Bruning (Eds.), Technology-based education: Bringing researchers and practitioners together (pp. 21-38). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Chernobilsky, E.,  & DaCosta, M. C. (2004). Psychological tools in problem-based learning. O. Tan (ed). Enhancing thinking through problem-based learning approaches: International perspectives (pp. 17-37). Singapore: Thomson Learning.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2003). Problem-based learning. In J. W. Guthrie (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Education (2nd ed., Vol. 4, pp. 1173-1175). New York: MacMillan Reference.

Hmelo, C. E. & Lin, X. (2000). Becoming self-directed learners: Strategy development in problem-based learning. In D. Evensen & C. E. Hmelo (Eds.).  Problem-based learning: Research perspectives on learning interactions (pp.227-250). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Hmelo, C. E. & Evensen, D. (2000). Problem-based learning: Gaining insights on learning interactions through multiple methods of inquiry. In D. Evensen & C. E. Hmelo (Eds.).  Problem-based learning: Research perspectives on learning interactions (pp. 1-16). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Faidley, J., Evensen, D. H., Salisbury-Glennon, J., Glenn, J., & Hmelo, C. E. (2000).  How’re we doin’ and how can we know:  ways of assessing group processing in a problem-based learning context.  In D. Evensen & C. E. Hmelo (Eds.).  Problem-based learning: Research perspectives on learning interactions (pp. 109-136). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Hmelo, C., with the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt. (2000). Adventures in anchored instruction: Lessons learned from beyond the ivory tower. In R. Glaser (Ed.), Advances in instructional psychology (Vol. 5). Mahwah,  NJ: Erlbaum.

Hmelo, C., with the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt. (1996). Looking at technology in context: A framework for understanding technology and education research. In D. C. Berliner and R. C. Calfee (Eds.), Handbook of educational psychology (pp. 807-840).  New York: MacMillan.

Hmelo, C., with the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt. (1994). From visual word problems to learning communities: Changing conceptions of cognitive research. In K. McGilly (Ed.), Classroom lessons: Integrating cognitive theory and classroom practice (pp. 157-200). Cambridge, MA: MIT Press/Bradford Books.

Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings
Karelina, A.  Etkina, E.,  Ruibal Villasenor, M., Rosengrant, D., Van Heuvelen and Hmelo-Silver, C. E.  (in press), Proceedings of the PERC 2007 conference.

Marathe, S., Hmelo-Silver, C.E., & Liu, L. (2007). A qualitative analysis of expert-expert differences in understanding aquariums. In D.S. Mcnamara & J.G. Trafton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 1265-1270). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society.

Liu, L., & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2007). Computer-supported Collaborative Learning and Conceptual Change. In  C. Chinn, G. Erkens,  & S. Puntambekar (Eds).  Proceedings of CSCL 2007 (pp. 454-463).  New Brunswick, NJ: International Society of the Learning Sciences.

Bitterman, A., Hatrak, N., & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2007). Learning about transfer in an online problem-based course. In  C. Chinn, G. Erkens,  & S. Puntambekar (Eds).  Proceedings of CSCL 2007 (pp. 81-83).  New Brunswick, NJ: International Society of the Learning Sciences.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2007). The power of technology to support complex learning. The power of media in education: NBE 2007 conference (pp. 23-34). In H. Ruokamo, M. Kangas, M. Lehtonen, & K. Kumpulainen (Eds). Rovaniemi, Finland: University of Lapland.

Liu, L. Hmelo-Silver, C.,  & Marathe, S. (2007).  RepTools: Representational tools to support learning about complex systems. In Proceedings of the NARST 2007 Annual Meeting [CD-ROM).

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Chernobilsky, E., & Mastov, O. (2006).  Representations for analyzing tool-mediated collaborative learning. In S. A. Barab, K. E. Hay, &  D. T. Hickey (Eds.). Proceedings of 7th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 1059-1060). Mahwah. NJ: Erlbaum.

Azevedo, R. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2006). Core challenges in understanding complex systems. In S. A. Barab, K. E. Hay, &  D. T. Hickey (Eds.). Proceedings of 7th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (p. 1075). Mahwah. NJ: Erlbaum.

Liu, L., Marathe, S., & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2006). Effects of conceptual representations on learning from hypermedia.  In S. A. Barab, K. E. Hay, &  D. T. Hickey (Eds.). Proceedings of 7th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 495- 501). Mahwah. NJ: Erlbaum.

Nagarajan, A.  & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2006).  Scaffolding learning from contrasting video cases. Proceedings of 7th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 439- -445). Mahwah. NJ: Erlbaum.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Liu, L. (2006). Foregrounding function: Conceptual representations to support learning about complex biological systems. In Proceedings of the NARST 2006 Annual Meeting [CD-ROM).

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Derry, S. J.  Woods, D., DelMarcelle, M., & Chernobilsky, E. (2005). From parallel play to meshed interaction: The evolution of the eSTEP system. In T. Koschmann, D.  D. Suthers,  & T-W. Chan (Eds.), Proceedings of CSCL 2005 (pp. 195-204). Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum.

Derry, S. J., Hmelo-Silver, C. E.,  Feltovich, J. Nagarajan, A., Chernobilsky, E. & Halfpap, B. (2005). Making a Mesh of It: A STELLAR Approach to Teacher Professional Development. In T. Koschmann, D.  D. Suthers,  & T-W. Chan (Eds.), Proceedings of CSCL 2005 (pp. 105-114). Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum. (Received best paper nomination).

Chernobilsky, E., Nagarajan, A., Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2005). Problem-based learning online: Multiple perspectives on collaborative knowledge construction. In T. Koschmann, D.  D. Suthers,  & T-W. Chan (Eds.), Proceedings of CSCL 2005 (pp. 63-52). Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum. (Received best student paper nomination).

Liu, L.,  Hmelo-Silver, C. E., & Marathe,  S. (2005). How Representation Matters: Comparing Collaborative Learning with Alternative Versions of Hypermedia. In T. Koschmann, D.  D. Suthers,  & T-W. Chan (Eds.), Proceedings of CSCL 2005 (pp. 398-402). Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., & Chernobilsky, E. (2004). Understanding collaborative activity systems: The relation of tools and discourse in mediating learning. In Y. B. Kafai, W. A. Sandoval, N. Enyedy, A. S. Nixon & F. Herrera (Eds.), Proceedings of  Sixth International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 254-261). Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum.

Marathe, S., Liu, L. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2004). A breath of fresh air: Alternative approaches to learning about complex systems. In Y. B. Kafai, W. A. Sandoval, N. Enyedy, A. S. Nixon & F. Herrera (Eds.), Proceedings of  Sixth International Conference of the Learning Sciences (p. 621). Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum.

Nagarajan, A.,  Hmelo-Silver, C.E., & Chernobilsky, E. (2004). The benefits and challenges of learning from contrasting video cases. In Y. B. Kafai, W. A. Sandoval, N. Enyedy, A. S. Nixon & F. Herrera (Eds.), Proceedings of  Sixth International Conference of the Learning Sciences (p. 624). Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2003). Facilitating collaborative knowledge construction. In Proceedings of 36th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (CD / ROM). HI: IEEE Computer Society Press.

Derry, S. J. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002). Addressing Teacher Education as a Complex Science: Theory-based Studies Within the STEP Project. In P. Bell, R. Stevens, & T. Stoics (Eds.).  Keeping learning complex: The proceedings of the fifth international conference of the learning sciences (pp. 612-615). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002). Collaborative Ways of Knowing: Issues in Facilitation. In G. Stahl (ed.) Proceedings of CSCL 2002 (pp. 199-208). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.

Steinkuehler, C.A., Derry, S. J., Woods, D. K. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002). The STEP environment for distributed problem-based learning on the World Wide Web. . In G. Stahl (ed.) Proceedings of CSCL 2002 (pp. 217-226). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.

Siegel, M., Derry, S., Kim, J. B., Steinkuehler, C., Street, J., Canty, N., Fassnacht, C., Hewson, K., Hmelo, C., & Spiro, R. (2000). Promoting teachers' flexible use of the learning sciences through case-based problem solving on the WWW: A theoretical design approach. In B. Fishman & S. O'Connor-Divelbiss (Eds.), Proceedings: Fourth International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 273-279). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Nagarajan, A., Hmelo, C., & Day, R. (1999). Collaborative scientific inquiry in a simulated laboratory. In C. Hoadley (Ed.) Proceedings: Computer Support for Collaborative Learning 99 (pp. 416-424). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Hmelo, C. E., Ramakrishnan, S.,  Day, R. S., Shirey, W. E., Huang, Q., & Baar, J. (1998). Developing inquiry skills through scaffolded use of a simulation. In A. Bruckman, M. Guzdial, J. L. Kolodner, A. Ram (Eds).  Proceedings of the Third International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 145-151). Charlottesville, VA: AACE.

Hmelo, C. E., Ramakrishnan, S., Day, R. S., Shirey, W. E., & Huang, Q., (1998). Scaffolded use of a modeling tool to support scientific inquiry. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computers and Education: Global education on the net (pp. 381-387). AACE. Beijing China.

Ramakrishnan, S., Hmelo, C. E., Day, R. S., Shirey, W. E., & Huang, Q. (1998).  The integration of a novice user interface into a professional modeling tool.  In C.G. Chute (Ed.) Proceedings of AMIA 98 (pp. 678-682). Bethesda, MD: AMIA.

Guzdial, M.,  Hmelo, C.,  Hübscher, R.,  Nagel, K., Newstetter, W.  Puntambekar, S.,  Shabo, A.,  Turns, J. & Kolodner, J. L. (1997). Integrating and guiding collaboration: Lessons learned in computer-supported collaborative learning research at Georgia Tech. In R. Hall, N. Miyake, & N. Enyedy (Eds.). Proceedings of Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 97.(pp.91-100).  Toronto CA. University of Toronto.

Hmelo, C. E., Holton, D. L., Allen, J. K., & Kolodner, J. L. (1997). Designing for understanding: Children’s models of lungs. In M. G. Shafto & P. Langley (Eds.), Proceedings of the Nineteenth Annual Meeting of the  Cognitive Science Society (pp. 313-318). Mahwah NJ: Erlbaum.

Abowd, G. D., Atkeson. C., Feinstein, A., Hmelo, C., Kooper, R.,  Long, S., Sawhney, N. and Tani, M. (1996) Teaching and learning as multimedia authoring: The classroom 2000 project. In Proceedings  of the ACM Multimedia'96 Conference. New York: Association for Computing Machinery.

Hmelo, C. E. & Coté, N. C. (1996). The development of self-directed learning strategies in problem-based learning. In D. C. Edelson & E. A. Domeshek (Eds.), Proceedings of ICLS 96 (pp. 421-426). Charlottesville VA: AACE.

Hmelo, C. E. & Guzdial, M. (1996). Of black and glass boxes: Scaffolding for learning and doing. In D. C. Edelson & E. A. Domeshek (Eds.),  Proceedings of ICLS 96 (pp. 128-134). Charlottesville VA: AACE.

Kolodner, J. L., Hmelo, C. E., & Narayanan, N. H. (1996). Problem-based learning meets case-based reasoning. In D. C. Edelson & E. A. Domeshek (Eds.), Proceedings of ICLS 96 (pp. 188-195). Charlottesville VA: AACE.

Newstetter, W. C. & Hmelo, C. E. (1996). Distributing cognition or how they don't: An investigation of student collaborative learning. In D. C. Edelson & E. A. Domeshek (Eds.), Proceedings of ICLS 96 (pp. 462-467). Charlottesville VA: AACE.

Hmelo, C. E., Vanegas, J. A., Realff, M.,  Bras, B., Mulholland, J.,  Shikano, T.,  &  Guzdial, M. (1995).  Technology support for collaborative learning in a problem-based curriculum for sustainable technology.  In J. L. Schnase (Ed.), Proceedings of CSCL 95: The First International Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning, (pp. 169-172). Hillsdale NJ: Erlbaum.

Narayanan, N. H., Hmelo, C. E., Petrushin, V., Newstetter, W. C., Guzdial, M., & Kolodner, J. L. (1995). Computational  support for collaborative learning through generative problem solving. In J. L. Schnase (Ed.), Proceedings of CSCL 95: The First International Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning, (pp. 247-254) . Hillsdale NJ: Erlbaum.

Lin, X., Hmelo, C.,  & the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt. (1995). Design and Development of Technology Supported Learning Communities.  In Proceedings of International Conference on Computers and Education 1995. Charlottesville VA: AACE.

Hmelo, C. E.,  Lunken, E. Y., Gramoll, K., & Yusuf,  I. (1995). Multimedia courseware for  teaching dynamic concepts: Assessment of student learning.   In D. Budny, R. Herrick, G. Bjedov, & J. B. Perry   Frontiers in Education 1995   [CD-ROM]. Washington D.C.: American Society for Engineering Education.

Hmelo, C., Shikano, T.,  Bras, B. , Mulholland, J., Realff, M., & Vanegas, J. (1995). A problem-based course in sustainable technology. In D. Budny, R. Herrick, G. Bjedov, & J. B. Perry   Frontiers in Education 1995 [CD-ROM]. Washington D.C.: American Society for Engineering Education.

Kolodner, J. L., Allen, J. K., Bullock, B., Hmelo, C., Khan, S., McCracken, M., Mistree, F., Newstetter, W., & Realff, M. (1995). Toward a pre-disciplinary introductory design sequence. In D. Budny, R. Herrick, G. Bjedov, & J. B. Perry (Eds.), Frontiers in Education 1995 [CD- ROM]. Washington D. C.: American Society for Engineering Education.

Hmelo, C. E. (1995). Problem-Based Learning: Development Of Knowledge And Reasoning Strategies.  In J.D. Moore and J. F. Lehman (Eds)  Proceedings of the Seventeenth  Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society (pp. 403-408). Hillsdale NJ: Erlbaum.

Hmelo, C. E., & Narayanan, N. H. (1995).  Anchors, cases, problems, and scenarios as contexts for learning. In J.D. Moore and J. F. Lehman (Eds)  Proceedings of the Seventeenth  Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society (pp. 5-8). Hillsdale NJ: Erlbaum.

Bras, B., Hmelo, C., Mulholland, J., Realff, M., & Vanegas, J. (1995). A problem-based curriculum for sustainable technology.  In , J.P. Mohsen. (Ed.),   Proceedings of The Second Congress on Computing in Civil Engineering Vol. 1, pp.  326-333, American Society of Civil Engineers.

Hmelo, C. &  Novak B. (1989). A model course in computer literacy for students in the allied health professions. In J. Greenberg (Ed.), Proceedings: Innovations in Instructional Computing. SUNY Computing Officers Association Conference, Saratoga Springs NY.

Hmelo, C. (1989). The use of a computer simulated laboratory experiment in a pulmonary physiology course. In J. Greenberg (Ed.), Proceedings: Innovations in Instructional Computing. SUNY Computing Officers Association Conference, Saratoga Springs NY.

Ganetis, J., Hmelo, C. & McPeck, M. (1988). The neonatal respiratory care practitioner as a member of the multidisciplinary high-risk neonatal transport team. In D. Firestone & E. Kra (Eds.) Proceedings Ninth Annual Conference on Interdisciplinary Health Team Care (pp. 381-394). Stony Brook, NY: School of Allied Health Professions SUNY.

McPeck M., Hmelo C., Skaredoff, M. N., & Erikson, R. (1982). Calculator and computer programs for managing high frequency jet ventilation.  Proceedings: Fourth International Symposium on Computers in Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine, London, England.

Other Publications
Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2003). Teaching problems and the problems of teaching [Review of the book Teaching problems and the problems of teaching]. Teachers College Record, 105, 176-182.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2001). Facilitating collaborative ways of knowing: Final report to the National Academy of Education.

Hmelo, C. E. (1993). Learning in School and Learning in Life: An Exploration of Issues. (Tech. Rep. No. 93-1).  Nashville TN: Vanderbilt University Learning Technology Center.

Hmelo, C. (1989). Selecting CAI for the RC educational program. AARCtimes, 13(5),46-53.

Hmelo, C. (1989) CAI in the respiratory care educational program.  AARCtimes, 13(4),58-63.

Hmelo, C., Abel, E., McPeck M., & Axton K., (1987). Smoking survey: The Long Island experience. AARCtimes 11(11),26-27.

Submitted
Marathe, S. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. An analysis of expert-expert differences in understanding complex biological domains. Submitted to Thinking and Reasoning.

Liu, L. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. Promoting complex systems learning through the use of conceptual representations in hypermedia. (2007).  Manuscript submitted to
Journal of Research in Science Teaching.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Chernobilsky, E., & Nagarajan, A. (2006). Two sides of the coin: Multiple perspectives on collaborative knowledge construction in online problem-based learning. In K. Kumpulainen, C. E., Hmelo-Silver & M. Cesar (Eds.). Investigating Classroom interaction: Methodologies in action. Sense Publishers.

Katic, E.,   Hmelo-Silver, C. E., & Weber, K. H. (2007). Material mediation: Tools, representations, artifacts, and collaborative learning discourse.   Submitted to Mathematical Thinking and Learning.

DaCosta, M.C., Chernobilsky, E., & Hmelo-Silver, C.E. (2004). Educational psychology as a toolbox? Ontological analysis of pre-service teacher learning. Under revision

Presentations
Hmelo-Silver, C. E. Liu, L., Gray, S., Finkelstein, H., & Schwartz, R. (2007, August). Enacting things differently: Using NetLogo models to learn about complex systems. Paper presented at biennial meeting of European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction. Budapest, Hungary.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Derry, S. J. (2007, August). Using videocases in a problem-based course for preservice teachers. Paper presented at biennial meeting of European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction. Budapest, Hungary.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2007, June). The power of technology to support complex learning. Invited keynote presentation. Network-based Education 2007.  Rovaniemi, Finland.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2007, June). Collaborative learning in complex learning environments.   Invited presentation, University of Helsinki. Helsinki, Finland.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Chernobilsky, E. (2007, April). CORDTRA: A representational lens for analyzing tool-mediated collaborative learning. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.

Derry, S. J., Gressick, J. & Hmelo-Silver,   C.E. (2007, April). Using contrasting cases methodology to explore the role of soft skills in in successful and unsuccessful online collaboration. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.

Duschl, R., Duncan, R. G., Chinn, C., Hmelo-Silver, C., Goldman, S., Pellegrino, J., Wink, D., Bertenthal, M. (2007, April). Tracing a learning trajectory for deepening science inquiry from the elementary to the middle grades. Presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2007, April). Comment on Balancing the Tension Between Science and Design in Design-based Science Curricula. Presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Derry, S. J. (2006, August). Adapting Problem-based Learning to Preservice Teacher Education. Paper presented at EARLI SIG 11 Conference, Ireland.

Derry, S. J. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2006, August). Cognitive studies of successful and unsuccessful learning groups within a “STELLAR” teacher education course. Paper presented at EARLI SIG 11 Conference, Ireland.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Azevedo, R. A. (2006, April). Understanding complex systems: Some core challenges. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Francisco CA.

Nagarajan, A. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2006, April). Innovative Facilitation in PBL: Lessons from the lab for the classroom. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Francisco CA.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2006, April). Discussion of. Software environments that support new designs for collaborative learning and assessment. Presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Francisco CA.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2006, March).   Conceptual Representations to Support Learning About Complex Biological Systems.   Invited presentation at Institute for Ecosystem Studies. Millbrook, NY.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2005, December). Using Representational Tools to Support Deep Learning about Complex Biological Systems. Presented at NSF REC Principal Investigator Meeting. Washington, D.C.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Chernobilsky, E., Nagarajan, A., &   Derry, S. J. (2005, August). Two sides of the coin: Multiple perspectives on Collaborative Knowledge Construction in Online Problem-based learning. Paper presented at annual meeting of European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction.  Nicosia, Cyprus.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2005, August ).   Designing for collaboration: A few comments. Paper presented at annual meeting of European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction.  Nicosia, Cyprus.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2005, August).   Problem-based learning, problem solving, and technology. Paper presented at First International Powerusers of ICT Symposium. San Jose, Costa Rica.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Derry, S. J. (2005, April). Meshing conceptual ideas with the terrain of practice in a problem-based learning: Preservice teachers’ evolving sense of agency. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Montreal CA.

Derry, S. J. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2005, April). Cognitive transfer revisited: Can we exploit new media to solve old problems on a large-scale?Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Montreal CA.

Liu, L., Hmelo-Silver, C. E., Marathe, M. (2005, April).   Function before form: An alternative approach to learning about complex systems. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Montreal CA.

Nagarajan, A., Chernobilsky, E., Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2005, April).  Task value and effort as predictors of success in a teacher-education problem-based course. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Montreal CA.

Hmelo-Silver. C. E.  & Narayanan, N. H. (2005, March). Causal learning about complex systems: Multiple perspectives.  Invited presentation at Institute for Human and Machine Cognition.  Pensacola FL.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2004, October). Foregrounding Function to Support Deep Learning in Science.  Presented at National Science Foundation Principal Investigators Meeting.  Washington, D.C.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E.,  Marathe,  S.,  & Liu,  L. (2004,  August). Understanding complex systems: An expert-novice comparison.  Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Psychological Association.  Honolulu, HI.

Hmelo-Silver, C.E. (2004, June). Panel on Research Methods. Virtual Math Team Workshop.  Drexel University,  Philadelphia PA.

Katic, E. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2004, April). Crossing artifacts: Blocks, pizza, and video as material artifacts to guide collaborative discourse. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association.  San Diego, CA.

Hmelo-Silver, C.E.  (2004, April). Research directions in PBL: Scaffolding and activity structures. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association.  San Diego, CA.

Hmelo-Silver, C.E. (2004, April). Representational tools to support learning about complex biological systems. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Diego, CA.

Hmelo-Silver, C.E. (2004, April). Problem-based and interactive learning environments: Issues and influences (discussant). Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Diego, CA.

Hmelo-Silver, C.E. (2004, February). From face-to -face to online scaffolding for
collaborative knowledge-building. Invited presentation at Drexel University College of Information Science & Technology Research & Teaching Talk series.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2004, January).  Getting the big picture: The relation of discourse and representation. The Fifteenth Annual Winter Conference on Discourse, Text and Cognition. Jackson Hole, WY.

Hmelo-Silver, C.E. & Malhotra, B. (2003, August). Understanding structures, behaviors, and functions in mental models of a complex system. Paper presented at European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction Annual Meeting.  Padova, Italy.

DaCosta, M.C. & Hmelo-Silver, C.E. (2003, August). Educational psychology as a toolbox? Analysis of preservice teachers’ ontological understanding.  Paper presented at European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction Annual Meeting.  Padova, Italy.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Suthers, D. (2003, June). Representational guidance for knowledge building discourse. Workshop presented at CSCL03. Bergen, Norway.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2003, June).  Tensions in facilitating online problem-based learning. Presented at Laboratory for Comparative Human Cognition, University of California, San Diego, LaJolla, CA.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2003, April). The constructivist teacher: Facilitating problem-based learning. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.

DaCosta, M. C.,  Hmelo-Silver, C. E. & Derry, S. (2003, April). Towards an assessment methodology for pre-service teacher thinking in an online problem-based learning environment. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.

Pfeffer, M. G.  Hmelo-Silver, C. E., & Malhotra, B. A. (2003, April). Fish swim and rocks sit: Understanding structures, behaviors, and functions in a complex system. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.

Chernobilsky, E.  Hmelo-Silver C. E., & DelMarcelle, M. (2003, April). Collaborative discourse, tools, and activity in online problem-based learning. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002, December).  Tensions in facilitating online PBL. Presented at workshop What do we know and need to know about facilitated online learning for teacher professional development. Madison WI.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002, November). Scaffolding collaborative knowledge-building discourse. Invited talk, Teachers College. Columbia University.  New York, NY.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., DaCosta, M. C., & Chernobilsky, E. (2002, October). Knowledge construction using online videocases.  Presented at Fifth International Conference on the Learning Sciences. Seattle WA.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002, July). Problem-based learning workshop. Presented at Summer Academy for the Advancement of College Teaching. Pennsylvania system of higher education.  Millersville, PA.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002, June).  Scaffolding collaborative discourse.  Invited paper presented at School of Cognitive and Computer Science, University of Sussex. United Kingdom.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002, June). Collaborative discourse in a PBL tutorial. Paper presented at PBL2002 conference. Baltimore, MD.

Chernobilsky, E. & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002, June). Learning to talk the educational psychology talk through a problem-based course in educational psychology. Paper presented at PBL2002 conference. Baltimore, MD.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002, May). Scaffolding to support technology-based inquiry. Paper presented at Rutgers Invitational Symposium on Education. New Brunswick, NJ.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E., & Barrows, H.S. (2002, April).  Goals and strategies of a constructivist teacher. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.

DelMarcelle, M., Derry, S., & Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002, April). Identifying antecedents to tutorial interactions in online PBL discourse. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2002, January). Analyzing interactions. Presented at Documenting Collaborative Interactions: Issues and Approaches Workshop. CSCL 2002. Boulder, CO.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2001, August). Question asking in a student-centered tutorial group.  Paper presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction.  Freibourg, Switzerland.

Hmelo, C. E. (2001, April). Using video-cases to support problem-based learning. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA.

Hmelo, C. E. (20001, March). Learning, problem-solving, and problem-based learning. Invited talk, Georgetown University Law Center Faculty Retreat.  Baltimore, MD.

Hmelo, C. E. (2001, March). Facilitating collaborative ways of knowing. National Academy of Education Fellows Retreat. New York, NY.

Hmelo, C. E. (2000, October). Scaffolded use of a simulation to support the development of inquiry skills. Demonstration presented at Center for Interactive Learning Technologies Meeting, Washington D.C.

Hmelo, C. E. (2000, October). Knowledge as a tool for thinking.  Paper presented at National Academy of Education Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Hmelo, C. E. (2000, April). Collaborative knowledge construction in a tutorial group. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Dutton, R. E. & Hmelo, C. E. (2000, April). Using science as a tool for medical problem solving. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Suthers, D., Hmelo, C., Schank, P., Jackiw, N., Sandoval, B., Gray, J. (2000, April). Community tools project: Interoperable components for shared active representations: Interoperability among knowledge building components. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Hmelo, C. E. (2000, April). Bridging the cognitive and situated: New uses of multimedia in case-based and problem-based learning (Session Chair). Symposium presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Hmelo, C. E. (2000, April). Problem-based learning in an online technology course.(Session discussant).  Symposium presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Hmelo, C. E. (2000, February). Problem-based learning for teachers.  Paper presented at Rutgers University Professional Development Outreach Series, Rutgers University Office of Continuous Education, New Brunswick, NJ.

Hmelo, C. E., Nagarajan, A., Ramakrishnan, S., & Day, R.S. (1999, April). It’s harder than we thought it would be: A comparative case study of expert-novice experimentation strategies. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal CA.

Hmelo, C. E. (1998, November). Problem-based learning: Issues in research and practice.  Invited paper presentation at SUNY Stony Brook School of Health Technology and Management.

Hmelo, C. E., Lestock, K., Jeong, H., & Chi, M. T. H. (1998, April). Assessing transfer of workplace skills. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Williams, S. & Hmelo, C. E. (1998, April). Learning through problem solving: Lessons from classroom research. Symposium chaired at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Hmelo, C. E., & Lin X. (1998, April). Becoming self-directed learners: Strategy development in problem-based learning. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Hmelo, C. E., & Day, R. S. (1998, April). Contextualized questioning: Helping students learn from simulations.  Poster presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Evensen, D. H. & Hmelo, C. E. (1998, April). Problem-based learning: A research perspective on learning interactions. Symposium chaired at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

Hmelo, C. E., (1998, March). New models of medical education: Perspectives from research on expertise. Invited paper presentation,  Formalizing the informal: A rationale for the clinical teaching of medical students and residents, Pittsburg, PA.

Hmelo, C. E. (1997, October). Constructing flexible knowledge and skills through problem-based learning.  Invited paper presentation, The Schreyer Institute for Innovation in Learning and the Engineering Coalition of Schools for Excellence in Education and Leadership (ECSEL).  Pennsylvania State University.

Hmelo, C. E. (1997, September). Using structure, function, behavior models in design problems for science learning. Paper presented at Design Education Workshop, Georgia Institute of Technology.        

Hmelo, C. E., Holton, D. L., & Gertzman, A. (1997, March). Building artificial lungs: Learning by design. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Hmelo, C. E., Guzdial, M., & Turns, J. (1997, March). Computer-support for collaborative learning: Learning to make it work.  Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Hmelo, C. E., & Guzdial. M. (1996, November). Learning to make collaborative learning technology work: A case study of CaMILE.  Paper presented at NISE Symposium on Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Madison WI.

Shikano, T. &  Hmelo, C. E. (1996, April). Students' learning strategies in a problem-based curriculum for sustainable technology. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Hmelo, C. E., Narayanan, N. H., Newstetter, W. C.,  & Kolodner, J. L. (1995, December). A multiple-case-based approach to generative environments for learning. Paper presented at Second International Symposium on Cognition and Education, Varanasi India.

Hmelo, C. E. & Guzdial, M. (1995, May). Software-realized scaffolding: A case study of McBAGEL. Paper presented at Fourth International Workshop on Human and Machine Cognition, Seaside, FL.

Hmelo, C. E. (1995, April). The effect of problem-based learning on the early development of medical expertise. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting,  San Francisco,  CA.

Hmelo, C. E.  &  Gotterer, G. S., (1994, June). Self-directed learning outcomes in problem-based learning. Paper presented at Problem-based learning: The State of Art,  McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. 

Hmelo, C. E., Gotterer, G. S., & Bransford, J. D. (1994, April). The cognitive effects of problem-based learning: A preliminary study. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (ERIC Document # ED371026), New Orleans, LA. 

Hmelo, C. E., Williams, S. M., Vye, N. J., Goldman, S. R., Bransford, J. D., & the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt. (1993, April).  A longitudinal study of the effects of anchored instruction on mathematical problem solving transfer. Poster presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. 

Williams, S. M., Bransford, J. D., Vye, N. J., Goldman, S. R., & Hmelo, C. E. (1993, April). Computer-based instruction in analogical problem solving. Poster presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. 

Goldman, S. R., Vye, N. J., Williams, S., Rewey, K. L., & Hmelo, C. (1992, April). Planning net representations and analyses of problem solving. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting,  San Francisco, CA. 

Novick, L. R. & Hmelo, C. E. (1991, November). Representational transfer in math and logic problem solving. Poster presented at Thirty-Second Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, San Francisco, CA.

Hmelo, C. E. & Novick, L. R. (1991, June). Retrieval and mapping as processes in representational transfer. Poster presented at Third Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Washington, DC.

Hmelo, C. E. (1988, July). The use of computer-assisted instruction. Invited presentation. American Association for Respiratory Care Summer Forum, San Francisco, CA.

Hmelo, C. E. (1988, July). Selection and evaluation of computer-assisted instruction. Invited presentation.  American Association for Respiratory Care Summer Forum, San Francisco, CA.

Hmelo, C. E. (1988, June). AIDS and the respiratory care practitioner. Paper presented at First World Congress on Allied Health, Elsinore, Denmark.

Hmelo, C. E. (1987, November). Computer assisted instructional applications. Paper presented at American Society of Allied Health Professionals Annual meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Hmelo, C. E. & McPeck, M. (1984, November). Computer aided instruction with high-level graphics on a contemporary personal computer. Paper presented at American Association for Respiratory Care Annual Meeting. Phoenix, Arizona.

Professional Service
Editorial Boards
Associate Editor, Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2005-
Editorial Board, Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2002- 2005
Strand Co-Editor, Complex Systems, Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2005- present
Editorial Board, Journal of the Learning Sciences,  2004-present
Review Board, Journal of the Learning Sciences, 1998- 2003
Consulting Editor, Journal of Experimental Education, 2000-2005
Editorial Board, international journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (ijCSCL), 2004- present
Editorial Board, Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2005-present
Guest editor, Journal of Educational Computing Research, Cognitive Tools for Collaborative Communities
Guest editor, Journal of Learning Sciences special issue on Learning through problem solving, 1998

Conference Reviewer
International Conference on the Learning Sciences
American Educational Research Association annual meeting
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning conference
Cognitive Science Society annual meeting
International Conference on Computers and Education
Review board, Network Based Education 2007

Ad Hoc reviewer
Instructional Science
Teaching and Learning in Medicine
Teachers College Record
Psychological Science
Computers and Education
Innovations in Education and Teaching International
Higher Education
Cognition and Instruction
Review of Educational Research
Educational Researcher
Cognitive Science
Handbook of Educational Psychology
Journal of Educational Psychology
Pedagogies
Learning and Individual Differences

Other
Program committee, Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Conference 1997
Program chair-elect, Special interest group on Problem-based Learning, AERA, 1998-1999
Program chair, Special interest group on Problem-based Learning, AERA, 1999-2001
Member, APA Division 15 Committee on Electronic Communications, 2002-
Co-director (with Angela O’Donnell), Rutgers Invitational Symposium on Education, May 2002
Panelist, ICLS 2002 Doctoral Consortium
Discussant, ICLS 2002 session on Learning through Modeling
Discussant, AERA 2002, Research in Problem-based Learning
Member, International Society of the Learning Sciences Conference Committee, 2002-
Service on review panels for the National Science Foundation, 2002-2003
Proposal reviewer, Social and Behavioral Science Council of Canada
Proposal reviewer,  Academy of Finland
Collaborator, Virtual Math Team @ Drexel project
Faculty affiliate, Metromath Center
Program committee, CSCL 2005
Tutorial Co-Chair, CSCL 2005
ISLS conference committee co-chair 2004-
ICLS 2005 steering committee
CSCL 2007 conference co-chair
Elected to CSCL community committee of ISLS, 2006-
Consultant, Institute for Ecosystem Studies
Member, International Advisory Board, CICERO Learning Network, University of Helsinki
Founding member, Advisory Board, Rutgers Center for Literacy Development
Board of Directors, International Society of Learning Sciences, 2007-

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