The Asa G. Hilliard III and Barbara A. Sizemore Research Course
The Asa G. Hilliard III and Barbara A. Sizemore Research Course pairs early career scholars and advanced graduate students directly with some of the most respected researchers in the field to explore questions and methods related to expanding opportunities and improving the experiences of African Americans in education.
During the annual, one-day course, participants are exposed to the fundamentals of developing a research agenda and career focused on conducting research on African American populations in education. Any scholar whose primary research focus is related to broadening opportunities and improving outcomes for African Americans in education may apply to participate.
Be the First to Know: 2027 Research Course Updates
The 17th Annual Asa G. Hilliard III and Barbara A. Sizemore Research Course will take place on April 13, 2027, in Toronto, Canada, in advance of the 2027 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association.
Applications for the 2027 Research Course will open in December 2026.
To be notified as soon as applications go live, we encourage you to join our email list for updates and important announcements.
Details
April 13, 2027 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM (PST)
Toronto, Canada
(Exact location information to be shared upon acceptance)
Contact
Please direct any comments or questions to us via email.
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The Hilliard-Sizemore Research Course offers four sponsorship levels for organizations and individuals interested in supporting our mission - developing the next generation of scholars and researchers making impactful contributions to the study of African Americans in education.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, visit the sponsorship portal below or contact the Hillard Sizemore Administrative Team at Hilliard-Sizemore@msu.edu.
Past Speakers
Gloria Ladson-Billings, PhD
National Academy of Education
Jamal Watson, PhD
Diverse Issues In Higher Education
Kelly Slay, PhD
Vanderbilt University
Fred A. Bonner II, EdD
Prairie View A&M University
Brian A. Burt, PhD
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Krystal Williams, PhD
University of Wisconsin-Madison
James L. Moore, III, PhD
The Ohio State University
Adriel Hilton, PhD
Director of Programs, Transition and Youth Success Planning at Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Joshua D. Wallace, PhD
University of Louisville
Blayne D. Stone, Jr., PhD
University of Pittsburgh
Jamel K. Donnor, PhD
William & Mary University
Shaun R. Harper
University of Southern California
Ivory A. Toldson
Howard University
Sheneka Williams
Michigan State Univeristy
Caesar R. Jackson
North Carolina Central University
Donna Y. Ford
Ohio State University
Adrienne Dixson
Pennsylvania State University
Eboni Zamani-Gallaher
University of Pittsburgh
Wanda J. Blanchett
Rutgers University
Henry Frierson
University of Florida
"The Asa Hilliard - Barbara Sizemore course was central to my development as a scholar. It opened up networks of support with emerging scholars around the country, connected me to leading mid-and senior-level scholars from around the nation, and aided me in honing my research agenda. My experience in this course advanced the completion of my dissertation and supported me in securing a faculty post at a research institution."
President of California State University, Sacramento
"The Asa Hilliard and Barbara Sizemore Research Course was an excellent experience as a result of its seasoned faculty. The faculty all are experts in the field. The mentorship which I received and continue to receive from the faculty is vital to my development as a scholar and practitioner. The Asa Hilliard and Barbara Sizemore Research Course on African Americans in Education assisted me in obtaining my doctoral degree in higher education. I recommend the research course without hesitation."
Director of Programs, Transition and Youth Success Planning at
Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families
In Honor of Asa G. Hilliard IlI and Barbara A. Sizemore
Asa G. Hilliard III, PhD (August 22, 1933 - August 12, 2007) was an American researcher, historian, psychologist, and educational theorist. Hilliard was a preeminent scholar in the fields of education, child development, and social policy and was widely recognized as one of the leading experts in the field of culturally responsive education. His pioneering work on child assessment, teaching and curriculum, and African culture was grounded in his commitment to promote the genius and excellence of all children.
Barbara A. Sizemore, PhD (December 17, 1927 – July 24, 2004) was an American educator, author, and educational theorist. In 1973, she became the first African American woman to head the public school system in a major city, when she was elected superintendent of District of Columbia Public Schools. As a scholar, she made significant contributions to the field of education, particularly in the areas of desegregation, culturally responsive teaching, and academic testing.