
Lukas Winfield
Lukas Winfield is an experienced mixed-methods researcher and evaluator of STEM education. His research focuses on how to strengthen education materials to improve instruction and outcomes for students.
Winfield leads research with Cape Cod Community College that seeks to deepen understanding of effective wraparound support for students from low-income households who are pursuing STEM-related careers. He leads the implementation evaluation for a study on the impact of work-based learning on students’ interest and learning in computer science. He is also advancing a national study on identifying features of teacher preparation programs that influence the persistence and retention of science and math teachers.
Winfield has co-authored an article on the impact of science fairs. Before joining EDC, he managed programs focused on human rights, teacher training, and multilingual-based education across Southeast and Central Asia.
Winfield holds an MA in International Education and Development from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he is currently completing his Doctorate in Educational Research, Policy, and Administration.