Dr. Olsen is an applied quantitative methodologist who conducts interdisciplinary school climate and equity research. She also has expertise in the analysis of complex, large-scale datasets and engages in program “impact” evaluation. Her research has been funded by federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation. She is currently an associate editor for School Science and Mathematics and is an incoming associate editor for Educational Researcher.

Areas of Expertise

• Equity
• School Climate
• Program Evaluation
• Quantitative Methods
• Interdisciplinary Collaborations