Biography
My research examines how students, teachers, and the public think about and experience education, and especially social and economic inequality in their learning environments. In particular, I examine the consequences of these beliefs and experiences for motivation and performance in education and other important future-oriented endeavors, especially for youth and young adults from less advantaged, lower-opportunity backgrounds. Across my research, I apply my empirical findings to develop novel interventions that inoculate these individuals against the negative psychological effects of social and economic inequality.