I recently completed a doctorate in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, with a specialization in the Human Development, Culture, and Learning Sciences (HDCLS) program.
As part of the Learning and Motivational Beliefs (LAMB) lab directed by Dr. Katherine Muenks, the Science of Learning and Metacognition (SLAM) lab directed by Dr. Veronica Yan, and the Motivation and Self-Regulation lab directed by Dr. Patricia Chen, I gained robust training in social and cognitive psychology research focused on learning and motivation in education. In my own research, I have sought to discover how we can make higher education work for a wider range of students. In particular, I study how instructors can create more motivationally and learning-supportive courses and classroom environments, with a particular focus on secondary and postsecondary STEM education.
Previously, I have taught at the college level and led programs that brought educational research to college faculty, curricula, and programs. I directed the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship at Southwestern University (Georgetown, TX), and the Center for Teaching Excellence at St. Edward’s University (Austin, TX).