Dr. Allison Master
@allisonmaster.bsky.social
Associate Prof at U of Houston, studying how to motivate students in STEM. Academic mama. Bookworm. Every mistake, we must surely be learning. She/her/hers. Views expressed here are my own.
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It’s a tough time for STEM education research right now, but we are still excited to share our new PNAS paper, “Divergence in children’s gender stereotypes and motivation across STEM fields”! We have big surveys (2,765 students in Grades 1-12), 2 pre-registered studies, and open data. (1/13)
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We invite apps for our postbac fellowship in educational research and action. Postbacs engage in research on learning & learning environments, receive close mentorship from scholars across disciplines, and gain hands-on experience through community-based programs. See cladlab.nd.edu/era-fellowsh...
Era Postbac Fellowship | CLAD Lab | University of Notre Dame
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January 18, 2026 at 12:01 AM
We invite apps for our postbac fellowship in educational research and action. Postbacs engage in research on learning & learning environments, receive close mentorship from scholars across disciplines, and gain hands-on experience through community-based programs. See cladlab.nd.edu/era-fellowsh...
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Texas A&M Cancels Graduate Ethics Class in Ongoing Course Review
Administrators say the professor teaching the course did not specify when and how race, gender and sexuality might come up in class. The professor says that would be impossible. https://bit.ly/49n6zqm
Administrators say the professor teaching the course did not specify when and how race, gender and sexuality might come up in class. The professor says that would be impossible. https://bit.ly/49n6zqm
January 15, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Texas A&M Cancels Graduate Ethics Class in Ongoing Course Review
Administrators say the professor teaching the course did not specify when and how race, gender and sexuality might come up in class. The professor says that would be impossible. https://bit.ly/49n6zqm
Administrators say the professor teaching the course did not specify when and how race, gender and sexuality might come up in class. The professor says that would be impossible. https://bit.ly/49n6zqm
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Just so we're clear, failing to get grants/fellowships is normal. The trick is to keep trying.
January 15, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Just so we're clear, failing to get grants/fellowships is normal. The trick is to keep trying.
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anyway failures are pretty common in academia
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The Failure Gap: Why We Think Failures Are Rare When They Are Everywhere | SPSP
Knowing the prevalence of a problem is essential for motivating change.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
anyway failures are pretty common in academia
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Facilitating contentious discussions on volatile topics may disrupt curricular aims. That is why we present this theory-to-practice paper, which outlines clear classroom strategies for navigating emotions during controversial discussions.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
January 14, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Facilitating contentious discussions on volatile topics may disrupt curricular aims. That is why we present this theory-to-practice paper, which outlines clear classroom strategies for navigating emotions during controversial discussions.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
I'm looking for resources/slides for teaching undergrads about causality in research design and statistics--anyone have any recommendations? Thanks so much! @stpteachpsych.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM
I'm looking for resources/slides for teaching undergrads about causality in research design and statistics--anyone have any recommendations? Thanks so much! @stpteachpsych.bsky.social
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It would appear I am now a columnist at Inside Higher Ed. My first piece focuses on McCarthyism, censorship, and our current moment in higher education. This is an essay I started nearly 6 months ago so I'm glad to finally share it with y'all.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
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Censorship Arrives on Campus
In her debut column, “Echoes in the Quad,” higher education policy scholar Dominique J. Baker explores how the political oppression of the McCarthy era reverberates in the stifling of academic freedom...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:24 PM
It would appear I am now a columnist at Inside Higher Ed. My first piece focuses on McCarthyism, censorship, and our current moment in higher education. This is an essay I started nearly 6 months ago so I'm glad to finally share it with y'all.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...
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🍎 Tuesday Teaching Tip (T3): Building Belonging in Online Courses
A short welcome video, warm check-ins, personal responses, and small collaborative tasks all build trust. Add timely next-step guidance to help students feel supported and part of a real learning community.
A short welcome video, warm check-ins, personal responses, and small collaborative tasks all build trust. Add timely next-step guidance to help students feel supported and part of a real learning community.
January 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
🍎 Tuesday Teaching Tip (T3): Building Belonging in Online Courses
A short welcome video, warm check-ins, personal responses, and small collaborative tasks all build trust. Add timely next-step guidance to help students feel supported and part of a real learning community.
A short welcome video, warm check-ins, personal responses, and small collaborative tasks all build trust. Add timely next-step guidance to help students feel supported and part of a real learning community.
RT this with your home river.
The French Broad!
(Yes, really. 😆)
The French Broad!
(Yes, really. 😆)
RT this with your home river.
Toms!
(Yes, it probably should have an apostrophe but it doesn't)
Toms!
(Yes, it probably should have an apostrophe but it doesn't)
RT this with your home river.
Connecticut!
Connecticut!
January 13, 2026 at 12:36 AM
RT this with your home river.
The French Broad!
(Yes, really. 😆)
The French Broad!
(Yes, really. 😆)
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We are pleased to announce that the first LEVANTE data release is now publicly available!
To access and download the pilot data, follow instructions on researcher.levante-network.org/data. This data release accompanies the preprint linked in the thread.
To access and download the pilot data, follow instructions on researcher.levante-network.org/data. This data release accompanies the preprint linked in the thread.
January 12, 2026 at 10:57 PM
We are pleased to announce that the first LEVANTE data release is now publicly available!
To access and download the pilot data, follow instructions on researcher.levante-network.org/data. This data release accompanies the preprint linked in the thread.
To access and download the pilot data, follow instructions on researcher.levante-network.org/data. This data release accompanies the preprint linked in the thread.
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I'll be talking about critical quantitative methodologies, and the dangers of methodological orthodoxy, as part of the Talking Data Equity Series next Friday, January 23rd. If you're interested in joining this Zoom event, the registration link is weallcount.com/talking-data....
Talking Data Equity
Join We All Count for a free, informal discussion around specific topics and sectors in data equity!
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January 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
I'll be talking about critical quantitative methodologies, and the dangers of methodological orthodoxy, as part of the Talking Data Equity Series next Friday, January 23rd. If you're interested in joining this Zoom event, the registration link is weallcount.com/talking-data....
It's that time of year again! Faculty need all the support they can get these days, and our students do too. ♥️ Resharing this link--it has fun check-ins to see how your students are feeling that day, warm-up activities to connect and improve moods, and exit tickets to support their learning. (1/2)
Gearing up to teach for the spring semester? I made some Powerpoint files with collections of activities I use in my classes--weekly checkins, warm-up activities, and exit tickets. You are welcome to download and adapt for your class! #EduSky #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky
Class Activity Slides - Google Drive
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January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
It's that time of year again! Faculty need all the support they can get these days, and our students do too. ♥️ Resharing this link--it has fun check-ins to see how your students are feeling that day, warm-up activities to connect and improve moods, and exit tickets to support their learning. (1/2)
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Have you noticed how we often describe people from disadvantaged backgrounds as “strivers” or “go-getters” (💪🏼) rather than naturally gifted (🧠)? This may sound benign, but our new KiDLAB research shows that it reveals a harmful, early-emerging stereotype. (1/5)
January 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Have you noticed how we often describe people from disadvantaged backgrounds as “strivers” or “go-getters” (💪🏼) rather than naturally gifted (🧠)? This may sound benign, but our new KiDLAB research shows that it reveals a harmful, early-emerging stereotype. (1/5)
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We’re hiring a Research Coordinator! Please share.
📣 EPI is hiring a full-time Research Coordinator!
We’re excited to announce an opening for a Research Coordinator to join our team! If you’re interested in contributing to meaningful research and working with a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.
careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
We’re excited to announce an opening for a Research Coordinator to join our team! If you’re interested in contributing to meaningful research and working with a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.
careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...
Research Coordinator, Education Policy Initiative | U-M Careers
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January 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
We’re hiring a Research Coordinator! Please share.
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Many of educational psychology's foundational theories were developed with homogeneous samples. What would a model of motivation look like if it was built specifically for Black girls? Find out in this podcast - available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
Terrell R. Morton, Whitney N. McCoy, & ReAnna S. Roby
Dr. Terrell R. Morton, Dr. Whitney N. McCoy, & Dr. ReAnna S. Roby join podcast host Dr. Jeff Greene to discuss their recent Educational Psychologist article, "Black girl embodied motivation: A critica
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January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Many of educational psychology's foundational theories were developed with homogeneous samples. What would a model of motivation look like if it was built specifically for Black girls? Find out in this podcast - available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! #PsychSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky
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Plz Share: Seeking nominees (self and external nominations welcome) for the 2026 Jan Hawkins Award for Early Career Contributions to Humanistic Research and Scholarship in Learning Technologies awarded through @aeraedresearch.bsky.social Division C.
Info here: sites.google.com/site/janhawk...
Info here: sites.google.com/site/janhawk...
Jan Hawkins Award - Announcement of the 2026 Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Jan Hawkins Award for Early Career Contributions to Humanistic Research and Scholarship in Learning Technologies.
Dr. Jan Hawkins (1952-1999) was a developmental...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Plz Share: Seeking nominees (self and external nominations welcome) for the 2026 Jan Hawkins Award for Early Career Contributions to Humanistic Research and Scholarship in Learning Technologies awarded through @aeraedresearch.bsky.social Division C.
Info here: sites.google.com/site/janhawk...
Info here: sites.google.com/site/janhawk...
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🚨 Are you looking for a postdoc or know of someone looking? If so, there is a postdoc opportunity at the University of Chicago to work with faculty, including my former postdoc mentor Dr. Ming-Te Wang!
See attached ad for details!
See attached ad for details!
January 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
🚨 Are you looking for a postdoc or know of someone looking? If so, there is a postdoc opportunity at the University of Chicago to work with faculty, including my former postdoc mentor Dr. Ming-Te Wang!
See attached ad for details!
See attached ad for details!
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🚨 New paper out in PSPB! 🚨 We found that an “Inclusivity Page” that instructors in the intervention condition added to their course syllabi resulted in better grades among students from marginalized groups. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
🚨 New paper out in PSPB! 🚨 We found that an “Inclusivity Page” that instructors in the intervention condition added to their course syllabi resulted in better grades among students from marginalized groups. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.
pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CenterExtern...
pewtrusts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CenterExtern...
The best part about winter break was that no one e-mailed me.
NO ONE.
🫠
NO ONE.
🫠
two men sitting on the side of the road with the words wish we could turn back time to the good old days above them
Alt: two men sitting on the side of the road with the words wish we could turn back time to the good old days above them
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January 6, 2026 at 3:44 AM
The best part about winter break was that no one e-mailed me.
NO ONE.
🫠
NO ONE.
🫠
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The APS Mentor Award recognizes #psychology researchers who have shaped the future directions of science by fostering the careers of students and colleagues.
Know an outstanding #mentor? Nominate them for a 2027 APS Mentor Award! #Academia www.psychologicalscience.org/members/awar...
Know an outstanding #mentor? Nominate them for a 2027 APS Mentor Award! #Academia www.psychologicalscience.org/members/awar...
APS Mentor Award
The APS Mentor Award honors the importance of mentoring in our field as well as the dedication and impact of individuals with a distinguished record of teaching, advising, and encouraging students and...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
The APS Mentor Award recognizes #psychology researchers who have shaped the future directions of science by fostering the careers of students and colleagues.
Know an outstanding #mentor? Nominate them for a 2027 APS Mentor Award! #Academia www.psychologicalscience.org/members/awar...
Know an outstanding #mentor? Nominate them for a 2027 APS Mentor Award! #Academia www.psychologicalscience.org/members/awar...
Planning an upcoming lab meeting focused on applying for grants as a grad student--if you recently got funding as a grad student (ideally in education, psychology, or research methods/statistics), or know someone who did, and would be willing to come chat with our students, please let me know!!
a woman is sitting on a couch holding a bunch of money and the words just wanna have funds are below her
Alt: a woman is sitting on a couch holding a bunch of money and the words just wanna have funds are below her
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January 5, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Planning an upcoming lab meeting focused on applying for grants as a grad student--if you recently got funding as a grad student (ideally in education, psychology, or research methods/statistics), or know someone who did, and would be willing to come chat with our students, please let me know!!
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Want to submit a Commentary? Learn more here: www.psychologicalscience.org/publications...
AMPPS recently accepted a new paper "Registered Replication Report: Johns, Schmader, & Martens (2005)" on stereotype threat (osf.io/preprints/ps...); full paper is forthcoming on our website). AMPPS is now soliciting Commentary articles on this paper. @psychscience.bsky.social /cont
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January 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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Resharing this post from last year—5 suggestions for New Year’s resolutions for faculty to help motivate their students. Here’s hoping for a brighter 2026!
I believe New Year's Resolutions should be about making the world a little brighter around you. I do research on student motivation, and I put that knowledge into practice as a professor. Here are 5 suggestions for New Year's Resolutions for faculty to make their students' lives brighter this year.
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Resharing this post from last year—5 suggestions for New Year’s resolutions for faculty to help motivate their students. Here’s hoping for a brighter 2026!