Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS) Are RCTs an Efficient Approach to Structure the Field of Program Evaluation? Jun 19, 2018, 8:30-10:00 am 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.