LONESTAR Conference

LONESTAR (Learner-Oriented iNnovations to Enhance Self-regulation and Teaching: Associated Researchers…sorry not sorry) is an annual unconference-style meeting of Texas education and psychology researchers focused on topics of strategic learning (broadly defined). Please contact organizer Veronica Yan, if you are interested in joining the list of invited participants.

The 2nd LONESTAR Conference on Strategic Learning, 2024

May 2024: Another great meeting in the books! Thank you to those who participated!

March 2024:
I am delighted to announce the details of the 2nd LONESTAR conference:

When: May 7-8, 2024
Where: The University of Texas at Austin
Cost: $50 for professors; free for students and post-docs

Tuesday May 7, noon-5pm: Data Blitzes and Mapping the Questions (snacks provided)
Wednesday May 8, 9am-4pm: Focused Research Questions and Workshopping (breakfast and lunch provided)

Please feel free to contact organizer Dr. Veronica Yan with any questions.

Registration for 2024 closed on April 24.


The 1st LONESTAR Conference on Strategic Learning, 2023

April 2023: The inaugural LONESTAR conference was a success!! Thank you to everyone who participated!

February 2023: I am excited to announce the inaugural conference of LONESTAR, a meeting of interdisciplinary researchers focused on enhancing strategic learning in Central Texas.

When: April 7-8, 2023
Where: The University of Texas at Austin
Cost: No registration fee

Friday April 7, 1-5pm (snacks provided)
Discussion: What do we mean by strategic learning?
Data blitz presentations: finding common ground

Saturday April 8, 9-4pm (breakfast and lunch provided)
Project pitches and opportunities for feedback
Discussion: How do we measure strategic learning?

For the full conference schedule, see here

If you have any questions, please reach out to the organizers, Veronica Yan or Michelle Rivers.