Expertise:
Dr. Calfee's expertise is in educational psychology, data analysis and reading research and instruction.
Hobbies/Sports:
Running, Traveling on Cruises
Education Degrees:
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (1963), Master's Degree in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (1960); Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (1959)
Affiliations Awards:
American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Educational Research Association; American Psychological Association; American Psychological Society; International Reading Association; National Conference of Research in English; National Council for Measurement in Education; National Council of Teachers of English; National Society for the Study of Education; National Reading Conference; The Orton Society; Psychonomic Society; Sigma Xi
Work History:
Professor of Education Emeritus in Research, Graduate School of Education, University of California at Riverside (2005-Present); Distinguished Professor of Education, Graduate School of Education, University of California at Riverside (2003-2005); Dean and Professor of Education, School of Education, University of California at Riverside (1998-2003); Professor of Education and Psychology, School of Education, Stanford University (1971-1998); Associate Director, The Study of Stanford and the Schools (1984-1986); Director, Stanford Teacher Education Program (1980-1981); Associate Dean of Research and Development, School of Education, Stanford University (1976-1980); Director, Center for Educational Research at Stanford (1976-1980); Associate Professor, School of Education, Stanford University (1969-1971); Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison (1966-1969); Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison (1964-1966); Research Associate, Department of Psychology, Stanford University (1963-1964)
Number Of Years In Profession:
45
Number Of Years In Current Position:
45
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to the support he receives from his teacher.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he was inspired by his professor, who is working at the University of California in Los Angeles.
Extended Bio Profile:
Public Speaking on Literacy and Preparation of Teachers.
Published Works: Articles
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing Projects, Coordinating Meetings, Assisting Students, Performing Data Analysis, Consulting, Directing Research Grants
Awards/Honors:
Jeanne Chall Inaugural Lecture, Harvard University (2005); Oscar Causey Award for Outstanding Contributions to Reading Research, National Reading Conference (2003); International Reading Association Hall of Fame (1993); California Reading Association Hall of Fame (1992); Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (1990); Fellow, Division 3 (Experimental Psychology) of American Psychological Association (1986); Fellow, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (1981-1982); Fellow, Division 15 (Educational Psychology) of American Psychological Association (1976); Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship (1972)