Robert J. Torres

University of Southern California — United States

Physics and Astronomy · Physical Sciences

13h-index802citations35works0.02yr avg
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Research Topics

Gyrotron and Vacuum Electronics Research(9), Pulsed Power Technology Applications(9), Educational Games and Gamification(6), Ultra-Wideband Communications Technology(5), Usability and User Interface Design(4)

Publications35 total

Using Topic Modeling to Assess Middle School Science Discourse based on Next Generation Science Standards
2016· 2 citedOpen Access
Zero Sum Game
2012
Where Streams Converge
2012
Formative Evaluation of Students at Quest to Learn
International Journal of Learning and Media·2012· 11 cited
Where streams converge: Using evidence-centered design to assess quest to learn.
2012· 26 cited
Quest to Learn: Developing the School for Digital Kids
2010· 71 cited
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2010Open Access
Quest to Learn
The MIT Press eBooks·2010· 29 citedOpen Access
Usability Engineering: “Best of the Best” Best Practices
Ergonomics in Design The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications·2009· 2 cited
Using Gamestar Mechanic Within a Nodal Learning Ecology to Learn Systems Thinking: A Worked Example
International Journal of Learning and Media·2009· 6 cited
Growing up programming
2009· 26 cited
Learning on a 21st century platform: Gamestar Mechanic as a means to game design and systems-thinking skills within a nodal ecology
2009· 12 cited
New perspectives on learning through (game) design
2008· 5 cited
Usability Engineering: A Consultant's View of Best Practices and Proven Results
Ergonomics in Design The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications·2008· 4 cited
Best Practices Applied to Web-Based Projects
Ergonomics in Design The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications·2007· 3 cited
Ultra-Wideband Sources and Antennas
Kluwer Academic Publishers eBooks·2006· 10 cited
Fundamental Physical Considerations for Ultrafast Spark Gap Switching
Kluwer Academic Publishers eBooks·2006· 18 cited
Recent Developments in Ultra-Wideband Sources and Antennas
Kluwer Academic Publishers eBooks·2005· 6 cited
Being Seen/Being Heard: Moving Beyond Visibility in the Academy
Journal of Latinos and Education·2005· 11 cited
Genetic Engineering in Agriculture and Corporate Engineering in Public Debate: Risk, Public Relations, and Public Debate over Genetically Modified Crops
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health·2005· 16 cited
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Frequent Co-authors

W.D. Prather(12), Carl E. Baum(11), Jane Lehr(9), J.W. Burger(7), Rik Buschman(6), Tyrone C. Tran(5), J.P. O'Loughlin(4), J.S.H. Schoenberg(4), D.W. Scholfield(4), Loretta Wolozin(3), Rebecca Rufo-Tepper(3), Arana Shapiro(3), Michael P. Heck(3), James Rudd(3), John F. Kelley(3), Thomas A. Lyson(2), F.J. Agee(2), Katie Salen(2), J. Scott Tyo(2), D. V. Giri(2)