Peer-Reviewed Publications
2026
Teles, M., Clabough, E., & Byron, T. (2026). Transforming a Large-Enrollment Neuroscience Course With Active Learning: Using AI-Based Text Analysis to Capture What Traditional Evaluations Miss. Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education, 24(2), 73. https://doi.org/10.59390/001c.163545
Teles, M., & Tomasevic, A. (2026). Making Sense of Student Feedback in Large Classes: A Practical Guide Using AI-Based Text Analysis. College Teaching, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/87567555.2026.2639369
Manuscripts Under Review
Teles, M., Barry, E., Lee, J., & Challa, H. (Submitted). How students study with generative AI: Self-regulated learning strategies and academic performance in higher education. Manuscript submitted to Computers, Education, and AI.
Conference Presentations
2026
Teles, M. (2026).
Metacognition and AI: Investigating the Impact of AI Assistance on Learning and Metacognitive Accuracy. Symposium presentation at the International Testing Commission Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
2025
Teles, M. (2025).
The Learning Hub: A Cognitive-Science-Based Intervention for First-Year Students. Symposium presentation at the LTi Showcase, Learning Design & Technology, University of Virginia.
Teles, M. (2025).
From Cognitive Science to Classroom Success: Testing a Learning Enhancement Intervention for First-Year Students. Symposium presentation at the Innovations in Pedagogy Summit, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Virginia.
Teles, M. (2025).
Advancing Teaching and Learning Through AI and Cognitive Science-Based Intervention. Symposium presentation at the XI European Association of Methodology Conference, Tenerife, Spain.
2024
Teles, M. (2024).
Enhancing Student Evaluations of Teaching with Large Language Models: Insights from an Active Learning Project. Symposium presentation at the 13th Conference of the International Testing Commission, Granada, Spain.
Teles, M. (2024).
Assessment of Educational Interventions Using Generative AI. Symposium presentation at the International Meeting of the Psychometric Society, Prague, Czech Republic.
Undergraduate Research Presentations
Undergraduate students play an important role in the Learning Hub's research activities, contributing to study design, data collection, analysis, and scientific communication.
2026
Chevernic, K., Tan, M (2026). The Impact of a Cognitive-Based Learning Intervention on First-Year Students' Learning. Poster presented at the L. Starling Reid Psychology Research Conference, University of Virginia.
Barry, E., Lee, J., Harshika, C. (2026). How AI Use Impacts Exam Grades: A Prospective Observational Study in a Psychology Class. Research Talk presented at the L. Strling Reid Psychology Research Conference, University of Virginia
Parlee, G. (2026). The Impact of an Online, AI-Driven Learning Intervention for First-Year Students. Poster presented at the L. Starling Reid Psychology Research Conference, University of Virginia.
Chevernic, K., & Tan, M. (2026). Cognitive Science-Based Learning Intervention Boosts Metacognition and Study Management in First-Year Students. Poster presented at the L. Starling Reid Psychology Research Conference, University of Virginia.
Tan, M., & Akande, M. (2026). A User-Experience Study on an AI-Driven Online Learning Intervention for Undergraduate Students. Poster presented at the L. Starling Reid Psychology Research Conference, University of Virginia.
Kim, J. (2026). The Impact of AI-Assistance on a Reasoning Task on Students' Metacognition. Poster presented at the L. Starling Reid Psychology Research Conference, University of Virginia.
2025
Mitchel, A., Blakeslee, K., & Teles, M. (2025). Improving Students' Learning Strategies and Academic Outcomes Through a Cognitive Science-Based Intervention. Poster presented at the L. Starling Reid Psychology Research Conference, University of Virginia.
Brett, A., Ewing, T., Fabrizio, M., Lanquaye, E., & Teles, M. (2025).
Assessing the Impact of Active Learning Strategies in Large-Enrollment Courses Using Natural Language Processing.
Poster presented at the L. Starling Reid Psychology Research Conference, University of Virginia.
Related Publications in Cognitive Science
The Learning Hub builds on a broader foundation of research on human memory, cognitive aging, and cognitive interventions.
2026
Teles, M. (2026). Age-related differences in memory organization: How depth of processing and learning intention affect free recall and temporal contiguity. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 106157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2026.106157
2024
Teles, M., Moore, I., & Kenett, Y. N. (2025). How retrieval processes change with age: Exploring age differences in semantic network and retrieval dynamics. Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology/Revue canadienne de psychologie expérimentale, 79(1), 109. https://doi.org/10.1037/cep0000332
2017
Teles, M., Mendoza, C. F., & Golino, H. F. (2017). Effects of cognitive training on cognitive performance of healthy older adults. The Spanish Journal of Psychology, 20, E39. https://doi.org/10.1017/sjp.2017.38
2016
Golino, M. T. S., & Flores-Mendoza, C. E. (2016). Development of a cognitive training program for the elderly. Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia, 19(05), 769-785. https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-98232016019.150144
Explore Our Research
For research inquiries or collaboration opportunities, contact Dr. Mariana Teles at mt2yq@virginia.edu.