Philosophy

Keith Smolkowski

Curriculum Vitae

Information

Oregon Research Institute

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Education

Doctor of Philosophy, June 2006, University of Oregon, College of Education, Department

of Special Education.

Master of Science, June 1995, University of Oregon, Graduate School Interdisciplinary

Program: Decision Sciences in the Lundquist College of Business and Psychology and

Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Bachelor of Science, June 1990, University of Oregon, College of Arts and Sciences:

Mathematics, Psychology with departmental honors, and minor in Computer and Information

Science.

Professional

Experience

Employment

2003 to present, Research Methodologist and Principal, Abacus Research, LLC, Eugene,

Oregon. Projects as director:

. Oregon Department of Education (ODE) State Personnel Development Grant Evaluator, 2007

to 2012, OSEP via ODE.

. Oregon Reading First Evaluator, 2006 to 2007, University of Oregon (UO).

. National Center on Supported Electronic Text Evaluator, 2005 to 2010, OSEP via UO.

2002 to present, Co-Investigator, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, Oregon. Projects:

. Early Learning in Mathematics: Efficacy Trials in Kindergarten, 2008 to 2012, IES.

. Systematic and Explicit Teaching Routines for English Learners, 2007 to 2011, IES.

. Empirically-Based Preschool Language and Literacy Curriculum, 2007 to 2010, IES.

. Decision Support System for Youth Well Being, 2005 to 2007, NIH.

. Reducing Youth Access to Alcohol: A Randomized Trial, 2004 to 2009, NIAAA.

. Randomized Trial of a State Tobacco Prevention Program, 2004 to 2009, NCI.

. Mobilizing Parents and Peers to Prevent Tobacco Use, 2000 to 2005, NCI.

. Tobacco Control Activities and Adolescent Tobacco Use, 2000 to 2004, NCI.

1991 to present, Data Analyst III, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, Oregon. Projects:

. Positive Behavior Support and the Prevention of Adolescent Problem Behaviors, 2006 to

2011, NIDA.

. Evaluating the Efficacy of Read Well Kindergarten, 2005 to 2008, IES.

. Promoting Social Competence in Family Childcare Settings, 2004 to 2006, NICHD.

. School-wide prevention of risk factors for drug abuse, 2001 to 2005, NIDA.

. Low-Cost Prevention Of Conduct Disorders, 1999 to 2004, NIDA.

. A Comprehensive Program to Reduce the Risk of Drug Abuse, 1995 to 2000, NIDA.

. Modifying Parent Practices to Prevent Youth Drug Use, 1995 to 2000, NIDA.

. Behavioral Aspects of STD Transmission in Street Youth, 1994 to 1997, NIAID.

. Community Intervention Trial to Reduce Youth Drug Use, 1992 to 1997, NIDA.

. Community Intervention to Reduce Adolescent Tobacco Use, 1990 to 2000, NCI.

. Social Context for Adolescent High-Risk Sexual Behavior, 1990 to 1992, NICHD.

. Social Competence and the Prevention of High Risk Sexual Behavior, 1990 to 1995, NIMH &

NIAID.

1990 to 1991, Data Analyst I, Oregon Research Institute, projects on adolescent

depression, substance use, and social adjustment.

1988 to 1990, Research Technician, Oregon Research Institute,

project on adolescent

depression.

1987 to 1988, Personal Computer Technician and Laboratory Assistant, University of

Oregon, Erb Memorial Union Computer Lounge.

Consulting

2007 to present, Statistical Consultant, Lindy Crawford, Special Education Department,

College of Education, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado.

2006 to present, Statistical Consultant, Brion Marquez, IRIS Media, Inc., Eugene, Oregon.

2006 to present, Statistical Consultant, Michael Epstein, Kristin Duppong Hurley, &

Alexandra Trout, Center for At-Risk Children's Services, University of Nebraska, Lincoln,

Nebraska.

2006, Statistical Consultant, Jennifer Doolittle, Oregon Department of Education, Salem,

Oregon.

2005 to present, Statistical Consultant, Ed Kame'enui, Center

on Teaching and Learning,

College of Education,

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

2005 to present, Statistical Consultant, Scott Baker, Pacific Institutes for Research,

Oregon Reading First, and Western Regional Reading First Technical Assistance Center,

Eugene, Oregon.

2005 to present, Statistical Consultant, Lynne Anderson-Inman, Center for Advanced

Technology in

Education, College of Education, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

2005 to 2007, Statistical Consultant, Roland Good & Kelli Cummings, Dynamic Measurement

Group, Eugene, Oregon.

2005, Statistical Consultant, Bonnie Grossen, Center for Applied Research in Education,

Hillsboro, Oregon; National Institute for Direct Instruction, Eugene, Oregon.

2001 to present, Statistical Consultant, Rob Horner, Educational and Community Supports,

College of Education, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

2001 to 2003, Behavior Support Coach for School-wide Positive Behavior Support Systems,

Jim Watson, Eugene School District 4J, Eugene, Oregon.

2001, Statistical Consultant, Mark Shinn, College of Education, University of Oregon,

Eugene, Oregon.

1999, Statistical Consultant, Edward Kame'enui, College of Education, University of

Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

1998 to 2002, Statistical Consultant, Carolyn Webster-Stratton, Parenting Research

Clinic, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

1998 to 1999, Statistical Consultant, Dennis Ary & John Noell, Oregon Center for Applied

Science, Eugene, Oregon.

1995 to 2001, Statistical Consultant, Janet Phillips, Humber, Mundie, & McClary,

Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

1992 to 1997, Statistical Consultant, Pacific Research Institute, Eugene, Oregon.

1990, Statistical Consultant, John Tucker & Norm Sundberg, Psychology Department,

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

Professional

Affiliations

Association for Direct Instruction.

Association for Psychological Science.

Society for Prevention Research.

Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness.

Society for the Scientific Study of Reading.

Selected

Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New York, NY.

Courses

& Guest

Lectures

2008, Evaluating Performance of Screening and Diagnostic Tests. Guest lecture with John

Seeley for Tom Dishion, Developmental and Emotional Pathology Seminar (PSY 607),

Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

2007, Efficacy and Effectiveness Evaluation: A Behavior Research Example. Guest lecture

with John Seeley for Hank Fein, Introduction To Research Design & Quantitative Methods

(SPED 607), College of Education, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

2007, Feasibility Testing and Design Considerations for Intervention Development

Research. Guest lecture with John Seeley for Tom Dishion, Developmental and Emotional

Pathology Seminar (PSY 607), Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

2004, Research Design and Power for the Real World. Guest lecture for Mike Bullis,

Advanced Research Design (SPED 607), College of Education, University of Oregon, Eugene,

OR.

2001, Introduction To Research Design & Quantitative Methods (SPED 607). Course taught

with Mike Bullis, College of Education, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.

Review

Activities

Manuscripts

Health Education Research, ad hoc reviewer (6).

Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, ad hoc reviewer (1).

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, ad hoc reviewer (1).

Journal of School Psychology, ad hoc reviewer (1).

Prevention Science, ad hoc reviewer (7).

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, ad hoc reviewer (2).

Scientific Studies of Reading, ad hoc reviewer (5).

Applications

Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, Early Intervention and Early

Childhood Education Research Review Panel, 2008, panel member.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Special Emphasis Panel, Health Promotion and

Disease Prevention Research Centers, RFA DP-06-003, June 2006, ad hoc reviewer (3).

Service and

Governance

Oregon

Research

Institute

2007 to present, Scientist Council.

2004 to 2006, Indirect Rate Task Force.

2002 to 2003, Advisory Committee to the Excecutive Director.

1999 to 2002, 2004, ORI Treasurer.

1999 to 2002, 2004, 2008 to present, Finance Committee.

1998 to 1999, Performance Evaluation Task Force.

1997 to 2004, ORI Board of Directors.

1997 to 2002, Compensation Task Force.

1994 to 1995, Human Resources and Development Committee.

1994 to 1995, Professional Development Committee.

1994 to 1995, Governance Task Force.

(2003, March). Randomized trial of a state tobacco prevention program. NCI: R01 CA086169.

Funded 2004 to 2009. TDC: $4,436,063. Co-Investigator & Statistical Analyst.

Foster, E. M., Biglan, A., Taylor, E., & Metzler, C. W. (2000, November). School-wide

prevention of risk factors for drug abuse. NIDA: R01 DA012986. Funded 2001 to 2005. TDC:

$1,920,890. Statistical Analyst.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Reid, J. (2000, February). Preventing conduct problems and

promoting social competence in Head Start. NIDA. Funded 2000 to 2005. Statistical

Consultant.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Reid, J. (1999, November). Preventing conduct problems and

promoting social competence in schools. NIDA. Funded 2000 to 2005. Statistical Consultant.

Biglan, A., Severson, H., Dent, C. W., Boles, S. M., Fleming, D. W., Stark M. J., Grams,

G. (1999, May). Tobacco Control Activities and Adolescent Tobacco Use. NCI: R01 CA086169.

Funded 2000 to 2004. TDC: $3,980,079.

Biglan, A., Lichtenstein, E., Severson, H., Gordon, J., & McKay, G. (1999, March).

Mobilizing parents and peers to prevent tobacco use. (Project SixTeen competing

continuation). NCI: R01 CA38273. Funded 2000 to 2005. TDC: $3,612,698. Statistical

Analyst.

Biglan, A., Taylor, T., Metzler, C., & Ary, D. (1998, March). Low-cost prevention of

conduct disorders (Success). NIDA: R01 DA12202. Funded 1999 to 2004. TDC: $2,492,890.

Statistical Analyst.

Biglan, A., Ary, D., & Metzler, C. (1994, November). A comprehensive program to reduce

the risk of drug abuse. NIDA. Funded 1995 to 2000. TDC: $4,472,502. Statistical Analyst.

Biglan, A., & Ary, D. (1994, October). Community intervention to reduce adolescent

tobacco use. NCI. Funded 1995 to 2000. TDC: $1,918,302. Statistical Analyst.

Biglan, A., & Ary, D. (1994, October). Modifying parent practices to prevent youth drug

use. NIDA. Funded 1995 to 2000. TDC: $2,415,800. Statistical Analyst.

Noell, J., Rohde, P., Ary, D., Biglan, A., Vogn, T., & Margolis, E. (1993). Behavioral

aspects of STD transmission in street youth. NIAID. Funded 1994 to 1997. TDC: $1,032,268.

Statistical Analyst.

Professional

Development

2007, Response to Intervention, Diagnosing the Learning Enabled by David Tilly of Iowa's

Heartland Area Education Agency, sponsored by the School Psychology Program, University of

Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

2007, Sabbatical on research methods and data analysis, topics included multilevel and

longitudinal trials, missing data, statistical evaluation of tests for classification,

feasibility studies, and regression discontinuity designs, Oregon Research Institute,

Eugene, Oregon.

2007, Planning research for support from IES and other agencies by Larry Hedges, research

methods symposium sponsored by the College of Education, University of Oregon, Eugene,

Oregon.

2004, Design and analysis of group-randomized trials: Moving the state of the practice

toward the state of the science by David Murray, Society for Prevention Research pre-

conference workshop, Quebec, Canada.

2002 to 2003, Individual systems positive behavior support by Jim Watson, Rob Horner, and

Anne Todd, Eugene School District 4J and University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

2002, Leadership In Action series on communication skills: "Breakthrough Conflict,"

"Leadership Team Power," and "Persuasion and Influence" by Peter and Susan Glaser,

University of Oregon and Glaser and Associates, Inc., Eugene, Oregon.

2001 to 2002, School-wide positive behavior support by Jim Watson, Rob Horner, and Anne

Todd, Eugene School District 4J and University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

2001, Spanish-English biliteracy research special institute, Office of Educational

Research and Improvement at the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institute on

Child Health and Human Development, National Association of Bilingual Education

conference, Phoenix, Arizona.

2000, Building presentation skills for a difficult or challenging audience by Peter and

Susan Glaser, Glaser and Associates, Inc., Eugene, Oregon.

1999, Analysis of longitudinal data: Growth modeling using latent variables by Bengt and

Linda Muthen, Society for Prevention Research pre-conference workshop, New Orleans,

Louisiana.

1998, Growth modeling for prevention trials by Bengt Muthen, Hendricks Brown, and Mike

Stoolmiller, Society for Prevention Research pre-conference workshop, Park City, Utah.

1998, Analysis of group randomized trials with SAS PROC MIXED by David Murray, two-day

individual training, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, Oregon.

1996, Statistical methods for longitudinal research by Lew Goldberg and Terry Duncan, ten-

week seminar at Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, Oregon.

1994, Mediation training for the workplace by James Melamed, J.D., two-day workshop at

The Mediation Center, Eugene, Oregon.

1993, Structural equations modeling by Peter Bentler, workshop at Oregon Research

Institute, Eugene, Oregon.

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