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Dr. Elizabeth Iris Rivera Rodas is an Assistant Professor of Quantitative Research Methods in the Department of Educational Foundations at Montclair State University's College of Education and Human Services. She holds a joint Ph.D. in Urban Systems with a concentration in urban educational policy and in economics from Rutgers University - Newark, a M.S. in Social Research from Hunter College, CUNY, and a BA in economics from Barnard College, Columbia University.
Dr. Rivera Rodas began her career as an education researcher and completed a two-year data fellowship through Harvard University’s Strategic Data Project in a northern New Jersey urban district. Before beginning her doctoral work, she was the Director of Research, Evaluation and Policy at the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), where she designed and implemented several evaluation studies of NACME programs and served as a member to the Board of Directors for the Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology. Her appointment at NACME followed several years of research experience, the last two as a Research Analyst at SRI International's Center for Education Policy in Washington, DC.
Previously, Elizabeth taught in the Sociology and Economics departments at Rutgers, Quantitative Techniques for the Certified Public Managers program out of SPAA, and entry level undergraduate courses at Rutgers Business School's Scholars Training and Enrichment Program.
As an economist of education, Dr. Rivera Rodas' scholarly interests involve the economics of urban education, residential and school segregation, and teacher quality. In particular, her current research project investigates the impact that the release of the New York City teacher quality data had on housing prices in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens and the impact that the release had on residential and school demographics. She uses advanced econometric techniques to study the impact of public policies on racial and socioeconomic disparities in educational access, quality and achievement.
Research interests
Dr. Rodas's current research project investigates the impact that the release of the New York City teacher quality data had on housing prices in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens and the impact that the release had on residential and school demographics. She uses advanced econometric techniques to study the impact of public policies on racial and socioeconomic disparities in educational access, quality and achievement.
Scholarly Interests
Involve the economics of urban education, residential and school segregation, and teacher quality.
Faculty/Media Expert
Expert on the economics of urban education.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Role of Advanced-Level Mathematics Course Availability and Gentrification on Latinx Postsecondary STEM Enrollment
Rivera Rodas, E. (PI)
1/01/23 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Build and Broaden: The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 in Hispanic Communities in the Tri-State Area
Goldfarb, K. P. (PI), Ruszczyk, S. (CoPI) & Rivera Rodas, E. (CoPI)
1/09/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Ethnic Identity, Empowerment, Social Support and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Black Adolescent Girls: Examining Drug Use as a Mediator
Opara, I., Rodas, E. I. R., Garcia-Reid, P. & Reid, R. J., Feb 2022, In: Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal. 39, 1, p. 71-86 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access14 Scopus citations -
Centering central american students in higher education research: A proposal for central american student self-report (CASSR)
Vega, B. E. & Rodas, E. I. R., 1 Jan 2021, Studying Latinx/a/o Students in Higher Education: A Critical Analysis of Concepts, Theory, and Methodologies. Taylor and Francis, p. 137-148 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
The role of prenatal food insecurity on breastfeeding behaviors: Findings from the United States pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system
Dinour, L. M., Rivera Rodas, E. I., Amutah-Onukagha, N. N. & Doamekpor, L. A., 19 Apr 2020, In: International Breastfeeding Journal. 15, 1, 30.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access20 Scopus citations -
Validation of the Abbreviated Socio-Political Control Scale for Youth (SPCS-Y) Among Urban Girls of Color
Opara, I., Rivera Rodas, E. I., Lardier, D. T., Garcia-Reid, P. & Reid, R. J., 1 Feb 2020, In: Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal. 37, 1, p. 83-95 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access25 Scopus citations -
Separate and unequal - Title I and teacher quality
Rivera Rodas, E. I., 2019, In: Education Policy Analysis Archives. 27, 14.Translated title of the contribution :Separate and unequal - Title I and teacher quality Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations