Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 – Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017

07:00 PM – 08:30 PM
US/Central

Presented by Sean Reardon, EdD, professor of poverty and inequality in education, and professor (by courtesy) of sociology, Stanford University

Sean Reardon’s research focuses on social and educational inequality, for which he develops methods of measurement, such as the size of gaps in segregation and achievement.

About the Kinder Institute Forum Lecture Series
The Kinder Institute Forum Lectures are organized by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Established in 2010, the institute advances the understanding of critical issues facing Houston and other leading U.S. urban centers through scientific research, educational programs, and public outreach with the goal of developing more humane and sustainable cities.

About the Speaker
At Stanford University, Sean Reardon teaches graduate courses in applied statistical methods, with an emphasis on experimental methods for investigating issues of educational policy and practice. He received his doctorate in education from Harvard University. A member of the National Academy of Education, Reardon has received a William T. Grant Foundation Scholar Award, a Carnegie Scholar Award, and a National Academy of Education Postdoctoral Fellowship.

This program is free! Reserve your spot online via the Kinder Institute.