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Adriana Edith Edwards Wurzinger
English Education Development CenterAssociate Professor

Researcher information

■ Research Keyword
  • Sociology of Identity and Human Emotions, Micro-expressions and Deception Studies, Sociology of Human-Robot Interaction, Sociology of Migrations, Social Anthropology of Identity, History of the Witch-Craze in the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Slavery History, Global Migrations History, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking Training & Drama.
■ Field Of Study
  • Humanities & social sciences, Sociology
  • Humanities & social sciences, History - General
  • Humanities & social sciences, History - Europe/America
  • Humanities & social sciences, History of thought
  • Humanities & social sciences, Sociology/history of science and technology
■ Educational Background
  • 2023, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Policy for Science, Technology and Innovation - Certificate
  • 2023, IBM - Robotic Process Automation II - Certificate
  • 2023, IBM - Robotic Process Automation I - Certificate
  • 2023, IBM - AI: Watson Essentials - Certificate
  • 2023, University of Canterbury, Faculty of Engineering, New Zealand: Professional Certificate in Human-Robot Interaction
  • 2023, World Health Organization (WHO): Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health - Certificate
  • 2022, World Health Organization(WHO): COVID-19 and Work: Staying Healthy and Safe at Work during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Certificate
  • 2021, World Health Organization (WHO): COVID-19 Infodemic Management: Risk Communication and Community Engagement Challenges - Certificate
  • 2021, World Health Organization (WHO): COVID-19 Mass Gatherings Risk Assessment Training Certificate
  • 2021, World Health Organization (WHO): Leadership and Programme Management in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Certificate
  • 2021, World Health Organization (WHO): Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Core Components and Multimodal Strategies Certificate
  • 2018, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Edx Programme: Minds and Machines: Philosophy of mind, consciousness, reality, and AI - Certificate
  • 2015, Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, EdX Programme: Unlocking the Immunity to Change - Certificate
  • 2015, The Creativity Workshop Certificate. Singapore Management University.
  • 2014, METT 3.0 Training Program (Micro-Expressions Training Tool). Paul Ekman Intl. Certificate
  • 2014, SETT 3.0 Training Program (Subtle-Expressions Training Tool). Paul Ekman Intl. Certificate
  • 2012, ETaC (Evaluating Truth and Credibility), Ekman Group and EI-Asia Pacific - Certificate
  • 1997, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina: Empty Signifiers, Theories and Politics, Postgraduate course in Political Philosophy. Certificate
  • 1992, Institute Maria Auxiliadora, Catholic College & High School, Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina: Baccalaureate with Specialization in Education (Hon.)
■ Award
  • 29 Jun. 2015, Young and Female Researchers Special Support Award 2015 (平成27年度若手・女性研究者支援事業)
  • 20 May 2014, Young and Female Researchers Special Support Award 2014 (平成26年度若手・女性研究者支援事業), Saitama University
  • 15 May 2013, Young and Female Researchers Special Support Award 2013 (平成25年度若手・女性研究者支援事業), Saitama University
  • 24 Jul. 2012, Special Research Grant for Specific Purposes 2012 (プロジェクト研究費), Saitama University
  • 20 Jun. 2012, Young and Female Researchers Special Support Award 2012 (平成24年度若手・女性研究者支援事業), Saitama University

Performance information

■ Paper
  • "Epitafio"               
    Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza, Área de Urbanismo y Equipamientos, Editorial Uno, Zaragoza, España.
    IV Concurso Internacional de Epitafios. Cementerio de Torrero: "El año de la pandemia", Volume:ISBN: 978-84-18881-73-2, First page:43, 2021
  • Keynote Speech: Whack Your Thinking: Reconsidering Identity & Its Multiple Layers to Promote Creativity.”               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana Edith
    International Conference on Education & Psychology - Tokyo International Conference on Social Sciences. Tokyo, Japan. ISBN: 978-986-5654-06-1, Volume:[巻]III[号]1(III), 2014
  • Connections with facilitating learner autonomy, language proficiency, and the teacher/researcher’s daily grind. In A. Barfield & A. Minematsu (Eds.), Learner development working papers: Different cases, different interests.               
    Vye, Stacey., Murase, Fumiko, & Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    Tokyo: The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) Learner Development SIG., Volume:ISBN (online edition) 978-4-901352-44-4, First page:105, Last page:126, 2014
  • What Factors Explain the Anxiety Level Towards the Study of Mathematics among Elementary School Students?               
    García-Santillán, Arturo, Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E., Tejada-Peña, Esmeralda.
    Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences; July 2015. Vol. 6, No 4: 564-572., Volume:[巻]III[号]1(III), Number:2015-6-4, First page:564, Last page:572, 2014, [Reviewed]
  • Methodological Considerations on Teaching Sociology of Identity and Human Emotions to EFL University Students               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana Edith
    2013 International Symposium on Education, Psychology and Social Sciences (ISEPSS 2013) ISBN: 978-986-89844-4-8, Volume:1, Number:1, First page:119, Last page:120, 2013
  • Drama as a Stepping Stone for EFL students: The Saitama University Drama Workshops (2006-2013)               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana Edith
    IJBMSS - International Journal of Business, Management & Social Sciences - ISSN 2249-7463, Volume:III, Number:1(III), First page:65, Last page:69, 2013
  • Learning in Interaction: Four Snapshots of an English Resource Center.               
    Vye, S., Edwards Wuzinger, A., Hughes, L. & Krug, N (2011).
    The Proceedings of the International Conference on Social Science and Humanity Conference ICSSH 2011. http://www.ipedr.net/vol5/no1/34-H00081.pdf (2011), First page:161, Last page:165, 2011, [Reviewed]
  • Scare Yourself Along the Way: Developing Culturally Efficient Language Skills Through Drama.               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana Edith
    Proceedings of the ICELT 2011 - University Putra Malaysia, Volume:1, First page:16, Last page:21, 2011
  • Language Learning Through Socialization: Diversified Use of a Self-Access Center               
    Nathan P. Krug, Adriana Edwards Wurzinger, Leander S. Hughes, and Stacey Vye
    International Journal of Social Science and Humanity - http://www.ijssh.org/papers/4-H00081, Volume:1, Number:1, First page:19, Last page:25, 2011
  • Language Learning Through Socialization: Diversified Use of a Self-Access Center               
    Nathan P. Krug, Adriana Edwards Wurzinger, Leander S. Hughes, and Stacey Vye
    International Journal of Social Science and Humanity - http://www.ijssh.org/papers/4-H00081, Volume:1.1, First page:19, Last page:25, 2011
  • To Be or Not To Be: Sociological Definitions of Individual and Social Identification. Part II: Vive La Différence?               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    Eloquor, Saitama University, CEED, Volume:4:1, First page:15, Last page:25, 2009
  • To Be or Not To Be: Sociological Definitions of Individual and Social Identification. Part I               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    Eloquor, Saitama University, CEED, Volume:3:1, First page:9, Last page:20, 2008
  • The 2007 – 2008 CEED Drama Workshop Project: Be All You Can Be!               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    Eloquor, Saitama University, CEED, Volume:2:2, First page:29, Last page:39, 2007
  • Drama: a Stepping Stone Towards English Language Performance               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    Eloquor, Saitama University, CEED, Volume:2:1, First page:29, Last page:42, 2007
  • Long Term Settlement and the "Will to Move": a Quantitative Analysis of People’s View of their Living Spaces. Social Service for the Aged and the Community. Working Papers edited by Prof. Takeyoshi Iwamoto.               
    Edwards, Adriana Edith
    Kanazawa University, Faculty of Letters, Sociology Department., Volume:114-10045, First page:135, Last page:142, Mar. 2002, [Reviewed]
    Research institution
  • Los Colonos Boers               
    Edwards, Adriana Edith
    La Goleta Magazine, Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, Volume:4:1, First page:6, Last page:7, Sep. 2000
  • The Boer Immigrants in Comodoro Rivadavia               
    Edwards, Adriana Edith
    Revista Patagonica de Historia Oral (Patagonia, Magazine of Oral History) - Centre for Information and Collection of Oral Sources in Patagonia Austral (C.I.R.F.O.) National University of Patagonia Austral, Santa Cruz, Argentina., Volume:2:2, First page:14, Last page:21, May 1998
■ Books and other publications
  • Connections with facilitating learner autonomy, language proficiency, and the teacher/researcher’s daily grind. In A. Barfield & A. Minematsu (Eds.), Learner development working papers: Different cases, different interests.               
    Vye, Stacey., Murase, Fumiko, & Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    Tokyo: The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) Learner Development SIG., Dec. 2014
    ISBN:9784901352444
■ Lectures, oral presentations, etc.
  • HRI and Emotions - Human-centered Design and Capabilities               
    Various - Round Table
    Oct. 2023, [International conference]
  • N/A - Panel Discussions               
    Various - EAIF Members and Guests
    Jul. 2023, [International conference]
  • A sociological approach to issues related to the impact of generative AI in higher education.               
    Edwards Wurzinger, A.
    Jun. 2023, [International conference]
  • #DesirableAI: An open discussion to better understand what we need from AI, why, and how to regulate it.               
    (Round Table)
    Apr. 2023, [International conference]
  • Social License for AI in the Academic Context: Concerns and State of the Issue - SIG               
    SIG Pannel
    Mar. 2023, [International conference]
  • HRI Collaboration with the Social Sciences - Discussion Group               
    Various - Open Access Seminar
    Feb. 2023, [International conference]
  • Cyber-Initiative Tokyo 2022               
    Various (SIG Panel - Attendee)
    Dec. 2022, [International conference]
  • 6th European AI Forum (Brussels) - AI in Education               
    European Union Commission Members - AI Forum
    Panel Discussion, Dec. 2022, [International conference]
  • Migration, Identity and Burnout: A Sociological Approach to Burnout Issues among Migrant Higher-Education Teachers in Japan               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana
    4th International Interdisciplinary Conference: "Migration, Adaptation and Memory" - University of Gdańsk, Poland, Jun. 2021, [International conference]
  • Many Women, Many Witches: Women, Language & Power in Early Mod. England               
    Dr. Jennifer McNabb
    Mar. 2021, [International conference]
  • Sociologically Distanced - Various               
    Sociology Department, University of Edinburgh
    N/A, Mar. 2021, [International conference]
  • Neuroplasticity and the Brain               
    Jane Sleeth et al.
    N/A, Feb. 2021, [International conference]
  • In Dialogue with History: The Self, The Collective and The World in Ceramics and Glass               
    Collective presentation and discussion panel
    N/A, Feb. 2021, [International conference]
  • Intercultural Practices in the Classroom and Beyond: Educators as a Community in Action               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    N/A, Nov. 2020, [International conference]
  • Creativity and Critical Thinking               
    Paulina Larocca
    N/A, Sep. 2020, [International conference]
  • "Work Culture in Changing Times"               
    Dr. José G. Vargas-Hernández, University of Guadalajara, Mexico
    N/A, Jul. 2020, [International conference]
  • Keynote Speech: Riding the Burnout Wave: A Sociological Approach to Understanding & Tackling Burnout               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    ISLLLE-ACMASS - ISBN: 978-986-89298-3-8, Aug. 2017, [International conference]
  • International Pannel Coordinator & Speaker - "The Impact of Higher Education: Addressing the Challenges for the 21st Century"               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    International Conference on Social Sciences & Business, Tokyo, Japan. 2016/08/25-27. ISBN: 978-986-87417-7-5, Aug. 2016, [International conference]
  • Keynote Speech. Impress Me: The Mechanics of Emotions & Attitudes in Human Interaction, a Sociological Approach.               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    Annual Conference on Social Studies, Communication and Education – International Symposium on Business & Social Sciences. Tokyo, Japan. 2015/12/03-04. ISBN: 978-986-90052-1-0, Dec. 2015, [International conference]
  • Keynote Speech: Riding the Burnout Wave (Even Further!): A Sociological Approach to Understanding & Tackling Burnout.               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    Third International Symposium on Education, Psychology, Society & Tourism. – Asia-Pacific Teaching Professor Conference. Osaka, Japan. 2015/03/22-24. ISBN: 978-986-89298-8-3, Mar. 2015, [International conference]
  • Keynote Speech: "Riding the Burnout Wave: A Sociological Approach to Understanding & Tackling Burnout."               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    International Symposium on Social Sciences & Management, Feb. 2015, [Domestic conference]
  • Keynote Speech: Whack Your Thinking: Reconsidering Identity & Its Multiple Layers to Promote Creativity.”               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana Edith
    ISBN: 978-986-5654-06-1, Dec. 2014, [International conference]
  • Keynote Speech: "Identity Matters: A Sociologist’s Journey to Creating a More Effective Learning Experience."               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana Edith
    Higher Education Forum ISBN: 978-986-89844-8-6, Nov. 2013, [International conference]
  • Keynote Speech: Whack Your Thinking: Reconsidering Identity & Its Multiple Layers to Promote Creativity.               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana E.
    International Conference on Education & Psychology - Tokyo International Conference on Social Sciences. Tokyo, Japan, Higher Education Forum, ISBN: 978-986-5654-06-1, Nov. 2013, [International conference]
  • Methodological Considerations on Teaching Sociology of Identity and Human Emotions to EFL University Students.               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana Edith
    2013 International Symposium on Education, Psychology and Social Sciences (ISEPSS 2013) - Higher Education Forum, Sep. 2013, [International conference]
  • "Drama as a Stepping Stone for EFL students: The Saitama University Drama Workshops (2006-2013)"               
    Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana Edith
    International Association of Academicians and Researchers, Choice Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Sciences University, Sep. 2013, [International conference]
  • More Than Just a "Job." Some Considerations on Becoming an Educator.               
    Adriana Edwards Wurzinger
    N/A, Nov. 2012, [Domestic conference]
  • What factors bring students to our self-access center? Analysis of a survey.               
    Hughes, Leander; Krug, Nathan; Vye. Stacey; Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana
    SISAL Journal, Nov. 2011, [International conference]
  • "What factors bring students to our self-access center? Analysis of a survey"               
    Hughes, Leander; Krug, Nathan; Vye. Stacey; Edwards Wurzinger, Adriana
    SISAL Journal, Nov. 2011, [International conference]
  • "Scare Yourself Along the Way: Building Culturally Effective Knowledge Through Drama In English."               
    ICELT 2011 - University Putra Malaysia, Sep. 2011, [International conference]
■ Works
  • Miss Understanding - A selection of Short Plays               
    Edwards Wurzinger, A. (Director) and a cast and crew of 12 students from different faculties and with different language proficiency levels.
    May 2014 - Nov. 2014
    Saitama Daigaku Kaikan - full house (total audience of 126 people!) - Further sessions arranged for recording and film editing activities.
  • "A Slight Accident" A Black Comedy in one act               
    Edwards Wurzinger, A. (Director) and a cast and crew of 16 students from different faculties and with different language proficiency levels.
    Nov. 2011
    開催日:[20111104]Saitama Daigaku Kaikan - full house (total audience of 114 people!) - Further sessions arranged for recording and film editing activities.
  • "Run For Your Wife" A comedy in two acts               
    Edwards Wurzinger, A. (Director) and a cast and crew of 13 students from different faculties and with different language proficiency levels.
    Oct. 2010
  • "Occupational Hazards" (ERC 13th Drama Workshop - Live production)               
    Edwards Wurzinger, A. (Director) and a cast and crew of 7 students from different faculties and with different language proficiency levels.
    Saitama Daigaku Kaikan - (total audience of 86 people) - Further sessions arranged for recording and film editing activities.
  • "The Man from Earth" (ERC 12th Drama Workshop - Live production)               
    Edwards Wurzinger, A. (Director) and a cast and crew of 14 students from different faculties and with different language proficiency levels.
    Saitama Daigaku Kaikan - (total audience of 105 people) - Further sessions arranged for recording and film editing activities. Weekly (2015/5/01 to 2015/12/16)
  • Life Recipes: A Witty Selection of Short Plays Tackling Existential Dilemmas... or Not!               
    Edwards Wurzinger, A. (Director) and a cast and crew of 14 students from different faculties and with different language proficiency levels.
    Saitama Daigaku Kaikan - full house (total audience of 146 people!) - Further sessions arranged for recording and film editing activities.
  • "The Day Billy Died" - Film Production               
    Edwards Wurzinger, A. (Director) and a cast and crew of 18 students from different faculties and with different language proficiency levels.
    English Resource Center- Film Screening - 30 guests plus attending students.
  • "Shall We Laugh?" A Selection of Comedy Skits               
    Edwards Wurzinger, A. (Director) and a cast and crew of 24 students from different faculties and with different language proficiency levels.
    Saitama Daigaku Kaikan - full house (total audience of 135 people!) - Further sessions arranged for recording and film editing activities.
■ Research projects
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    Competitive research funding
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    Competitive research funding
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