Patricia F. Vadasy, Ph.D.
Patricia Vadasy, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Scientist at Oregon Research Institute in Eugene, Oregon where she conducts research on early reading instruction. She is most interested in
research to help children at risk for reading disabilities and children who are dual language
learners. Patricia and her colleagues have developed programs that paraeducator tutors can
effectively use to supplement instruction for beginning readers. Patricia also works with
colleagues at Influents Innovations in Eugene to translate educational research findings into
technology-based interventions for underserved students and families.