Robert G.M. Hausmann

Department of Psychology

Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center

Learning Research and Development Center

University of Pittsburgh

 

Address

706 Learning Research & Development Center

University of Pittsburgh

3939 O' Hara Street 

Pittsburgh, PA, 15260-5179

 

Phone: 412-624-7536

Fax: 412-624-9149

Email: bobhaus@pitt.edu

URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~bobhaus

 

 

 

Education

Year

Title

University of Pittsburgh

2001 - 2005

Ph.D., Psychology

Advisor: Dr. Michelene T.H. Chi

Thesis: Elaborative and critical co-construction: Two potential collaborative problem-solving mechanisms

 

 

 

University of Pittsburgh

1998 - 2001

M.S., Psychology

Advisor: Dr. Michelene T.H. Chi

Thesis: Can a computer interface support self-explaining?

 

 

 

Bowling Green State University

1994 - 1998

B.A., Psychology

Advisors: Dr. M. Neil Browne & Dr. Stuart M. Keeley

Thesis: How "rational" is the economic man? A psychological profile

 

 

 

Professional Positions

Year

Title

University of Pittsburgh

2008 - 2009

Postdoctoral Associate

Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center

Advisor: Dr. Timothy J. Nokes

 

 

 

University of Pittsburgh

2005 - 2008

Postdoctoral Associate

Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center

Advisor: Dr. Kurt VanLehn

 

Research Interests

 

My primary research interest is to better understand the multiplicity of factors that influence the develop­ment of expertise in the domains of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. My approach to this broad issue is to apply a combination of quantitative and qualitative analyses to four interrelated fields of research: individual learning, human tutoring, peer collaboration, and scientific reasoning.

 

Journal Publications

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & Chi, M. T. H. (under review). The impact of elaborative dialogs on a conceptual engineering task. Journal of Educational Psychology.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & VanLehn, K. (in preparation). The effect of generation on robust learning.

 

Chi, M. T. H., Roy, M., & Hausmann, R. G. M. (2008) Observing tutorial dialogues collaboratively: Insights about human tutoring effectiveness from vicarious learning. Cognitive Science, 32(2), 301-341. [pdf]

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & Chi, M.T. H. (2002). Can a computer interface support self-explaining? Cognitive Technology, 7(1), 4-14. [pdf]

 

Browne, M. N., Hausmann, R. G. M., & Ostrowski, N. L. (2002). Reframing argument as an act of friendship: Overcoming student reluctance to apply critical thinking. The Korean Journal of Thinking and Problem Solving, 12(2), 85-94. [pdf]

 

Chi, M. T. H., Siler, S. A., Jeong, H., Yamauchi, T., & Hausmann, R. G. (2001). Learning from human tutoring. Cognitive Science, 25(4), 471-533. [pdf]

 

Browne, M. N., & Hausmann, R. G. (1998). The friendly sound of critical thinking. The Korean Journal of Thinking and Problem Solving, 8(2), 47-53. [pdf]

 

Book Chapters

 

Chi, M. T. H.,& Hausmann, R. G. M. (2003). Do radical discoveries require ontological shifts? In L. V. Shavinina & R. J. Sternberg (Eds.), International Handbook on Innovation (pp. 430-444). [pdf]

 

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., Van de Sande, B., & VanLehn, K. (2008). Are self-explaining and coached problem solving more effective when done by pairs of students than alone? In B. C. Love, K. McRae & V. M. Sloutsky (Eds.), Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society (pp. 2369-2374). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society. [pdf]

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., van de Sande, B., & VanLehn, K. (2008). Shall we explain? Augmenting learning from intelligent tutoring systems and peer collaboration. In B. P. Woolf, E. Aimeur, R. Nkambou & S. Lajoie (Eds.), Intelligent Tutoring Systems (pp. 636–645). Berlin: Springer-Verlag. [pdf]

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., van de Sande, B. & VanLehn, K. (2008). Trialog: How Peer Collaboration Helps Remediate Errors in an ITS.  Proceedings of the 21st International FLAIRS Conference (pp. 415-420), Menlo Park: CA, AAAI Press. [pdf]

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & VanLehn, K. (2007). Self-explaining in the classroom: Learning curve evidence. In D. S. McNamara & J. G. Trafton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 1067-1072). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society. [pdf]

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & VanLehn, K. (2007). A test of the interaction hypothesis: Joint-explaining vs. self-explaining. In D. S. McNamara & J. G. Trafton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society (p. 1770). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society. [pdf]

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & VanLehn, K. (2007). Explaining self-explaining: A contrast between content and generation. In R. Luckin, K. R. Koedinger & J. Greer (Eds.), Artificial intelligence in education: Building technology rich learning contexts that work (Vol. 158, pp. 417-424). Amsterdam: IOS Press. Best Paper Award [pdf]

 

Hausmann, R. G. M. (2006). Why do elaborative dialogs lead to effective problem solving and deep learning? In R. Sun & N. Miyake (Eds.), Proceedings of the 28th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 1465-1469). Alpha, NJ: Sheridan Printing. [pdf]

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., Chi, M. T. H., & Roy, M. (2004). Learning from collaborative problem solving: An analysis of three hypothesized mechanisms. In K. D. Forbus, D. Gentner & T. Regier (Eds.), Proceedings of the 26th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 547-552). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. [pdf]

 

Conference Presentations

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., van de Sande, B., & VanLehn, K. (2008, July). Are Self-explaining and Coached Problem Solving More Effective When Done by Pairs of Students Than Alone? Poster presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, Washington, D.C.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., van de Sande, B., & VanLehn, K. (2008, July). The content of self-explanations while studying incomplete worked-out examples. Poster presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, Washington, D.C.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., van de Sande, B., & VanLehn, K. (2008, May). Trialog: How Peer Collaboration Helps Remediate Errors in an ITS.  Paper presented at the 21st International FLAIRS Conference, Miami, FL.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., van de Sande, B., & VanLehn, K. (2008, July). Shall We Explain? Augmenting Learning from Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Peer Collaboration.  Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Montreal, Canada.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., van de Sande, B., van de Sande, B., & VanLehn, K. (2008, July). Productive Dialog During Collaborative Problem Solving.  Paper presented at the 2008 International Conference for the Learning Sciences, Utrecht, Netherlands.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., van de Sande, B., & VanLehn, K. (2008, May). Trialog: How Peer Collaboration Helps Remediate Errors in an ITS.  Paper presented at the 21st International FLAIRS Conference, Miami, FL.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & VanLehn, K. (2007, August). A test of the interaction hypothesis: Joint-explaining vs. self-explaining. Poster presented at the 29th meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, Nashville, TN.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & VanLehn, K. (2007, August). Self-explaining in the classroom: Learning curve evidence. Poster presented at the 29th meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, Nashville, TN.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & VanLehn, K. (2007, August). A test of the interaction hypothesis: Joint-explaining vs. self-explaining. Poster presented at the Physics Education Research Conference, Greensboro, NC.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & VanLehn, K. (2007, August). Self-explaining in the classroom: Learning curve evidence. Poster presented at the Physics Education Research Conference, Greensboro, NC.

 

Hausmann, R. & van de Sande, B. (2007, August). An Analysis of Student Learning Using the Andes Intelligent Tutor Homework System. Paper presented at the summer meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, Greensboro, NC.

 

VanLehn, K., Hausmann, R. G. M., & Craig, S. (2007, August). The role of the self in self-explanation. Symposium presented at the 12th Biennial Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Budapest, Hungary.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & VanLehn, K. (2007, July). Explaining self-explaining: A contrast between content and generation. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, Marina del Rey, CA. [Best Paper Award]

 

Nwaigwe, A., Koedinger, K., VanLehn, K., Hausmann, R., & Weinstein, A. (2007, July). Exploring alternative methods for error attribution in learning curves analysis in intelligent tutoring systems. Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, Marina del Rey, CA.

 

VanLehn, K., Koedinger, K., Skogsholm, A., Nwaigwe, A., Hausmann, R. G. M., Weinstein, A., & Billings, B. (2007, June) What’s in a step? Toward general, abstract representations of tutoring system log data. Poster presented at the 11th International Conference on User Modeling, Corfu, Greece.

 

VanLehn, K., Hausmann, R. G. M., & Craig, S. (2007, April) Is the “self” of self-explanation important? In vivo  experiments. Symposium presented at the 2007 meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

 

van de Sande, B., VanLehn, K., Hausmann, R., Treacy, D., & Shelby, R. (2007, January). Andes: An Intelligent Homework System for Introductory Physics. Paper presented at the winter meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers, Seattle, WA.

 

Hausmann, R.G. M. (2006, October). The effect of generation on robust learning. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Science of Learning Centers, Washington, D.C.

 

Hausmann, R.G. M. (2006, August). An analysis of generative dialogue patterns across interactive learning environments: Explanation, elaboration, and co-construction. Paper presented at the Intelligent Tutoring in Serious Games workshop, hosted by the Institute for Creative Technologies at USC, Marina del Rey, CA.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M. (2006, July). Why do elaborative dialogs lead to effective problem solving and deep learning? Poster presented at the 28th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, Vancouver, Canada.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & Chi, M. T. H. (2005, May). The impact of constructive dialog on collaborative learning and problem-solving performance. Paper presented at the Talk and Dialog: How Discourse Patterns Support Learning conference, hosted by the Learning Research and Development Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., Chi, M. T. H., & Roy, M. (2004, August). Learning from collaborative problem solving: An analysis of three hypothesized mechanisms. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society, Chicago, IL.

 

Hausmann, R. G. M., & Chi, M. T. H. (2003, May). Co-construction: Mechanisms for peer-group learning. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

 

Grants

 

2008

Harnessing what you know: The role of analogy in robust learning with Timothy J. Nokes, through the NSF funded Pittsburgh Science Learning Center (SBE-0354420).

2007

First Annual Inter-Science of Learning Center (iSLC) Student/Post-doc Summer Conference with Kenneth R. Koedinger, Julie L. Booth, and Ido Roll, funded by NSF (SBE-0751038).

2005

The effect of generation and interaction on robust learning with Kurt VanLehn, through the NSF funded Pittsburgh Science Learning Center (SBE-0354420).

2004

Elaborative and critical co-construction: Two potential collaborative problem-solving mechanisms with Michelene T.H. Chi, through the NSF funded Pittsburgh Science Learning Center (SBE-0354420).

 

Fellowships and Awards

 

2007

Best Paper Award (with Kurt VanLehn). Artificial Intelligence and Education

2005

Nominated for the Elizabeth Baranger Excellence in Teaching Award

2004

APA Dissertation Research Award

1998

Intellectual Excellence Scholarship

1997 - 1998

Blanche and Charles Naugle Memorial Scholarship

1997 - 1998

University Achievement Scholarship

1997

Intellectual Excellence Scholarship

1997

J. Robert Bashore Scholarship

1996 - 1997

University Trustee Scholarship

1996 - 1998

University Book Scholarship

1995 - 1996

University Achievement Scholarship

1994 - 1995

M & J Darr and L & B Segall Scholarship

1994 - 1995

University Scholarship

 

Professional Activities and Service

 

 

Proposal reviewer for the National Science Foundation

2007

Reviewer for the Annual Meeting of the Young Researchers Track for the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education

2006 - 2007

Reviewer for the Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society

2003

Reviewer for the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association

2002

Student Volunteer for the 24th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society

 

Department Service

 

Fall 2000

Cognitive Psychology Brown Bag Coordinator

2000 - 2001

Graduate Student Representative

1999

Undergraduate Honor’s Project Mentor

 

Teaching Experience

 

Summer, 2008

Track Leader: In vivo Experimentation, Fourth Annual PSLC LearnLab Summer School.

Summer, 2007

Track Leader: In vivo Experimentation, Third Annual PSLC LearnLab Summer School.

Fall, 2004

Teaching Fellow: Cognitive Psychology for Non-majors.

October 6, 2004

Guest Lecturer: Verbal Reports as Data: An Information Processing Approach, Cognitive Research Methods. Instructor: Walter Schneider.

Spring, 2004

Teaching Fellow: Introduction to Psychology.

March 10, 2003

Guest Lecturer: The Human Memory System, Introduction to Psychology. Instructor: Leslie R.M. Hausmann.

October 8, 2003

Guest Lecturer: Verbal Reports as Data: An Information Processing Approach, Cognitive Research Methods. Instructor: Walter Schneider.

Mentoring

 

2000

Mark U. McGregor “Learning from overheard tutorial dialogue: Benefits of self-explanation” University of Pittsburgh, B.S.

2007, expected

Geraldine Solomon “Constructivism applied to software products” American University, Ph.D.

2008, expected

Stephen Pellathy, University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D.

 

Professional Memberships

 

Cognitive Science Society

International Artificial Intelligence in Education Society

American Psychological Association

Midwestern Psychological Association

Phi Beta Kappa

 

References

 

Dr. Michelene T.H. Chi

Learning Research and Development Center

3939 O'Hara Street, Room 508C

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA 15260 USA

Phone: (412) 624-7456

E-mail: chi@pitt.edu

URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~chi

 

Dr. Kurt VanLehn

Learning Research and Development Center

3939 O'Hara Street, Room 740

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA 15260 USA

Phone: (412) 624-7458

E-mail: vanlehn@cs.pitt.edu

URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~vanlehn/

 

Dr. Christian D. Schunn

Learning Research and Development Center

3939 O'Hara Street, Room 821

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA 15260 USA

Phone: (412) 624-8807

E-mail: schunn@pitt.edu

URL: http://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/schunn/