Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS) More Gains Than Score Gains? High School Accountability and College Success May 17, 2017, 11:30 am-1:00 pm EDT Weill Hall, Room 3240 The objective of the Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS) is to engage students and faculty from across the university in conversations around education research using various research methodologies.