Rose M. Marra is an Emerita professor in the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri.

Dr. Marra conducts research on the design and development of technology-enhanced learning environments for both face to face and web-based learning. Her particular emphases are on supporting complex learning with technology in the area of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education examining their impact on problem-solving and meta-cognitive development. Dr. Marra develops and teaches courses in the areas of the systematic design of instruction, meaningful use of technology in learning, online learning and serious games. In a “past life”, Dr. Marra was a software engineer for AT&T Bell Labs.

Areas of Expertise

• Design of innovative technology, learner-centered environments
• Assessment and Evaluation of Educational Change
• Design of Engineering and Science Education environments with emphasis in recruiting and retaining women and minorities
• Games for Learning (serious games)