Lora Park
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Lora Park
@lorapark.bsky.social
Professor, social psychology, University at Buffalo; self/identity, motivation, well-being, STEM
https://ubwp.buffalo.edu/selfandmotivationlab
New paper in PSPB on the benefits of giving positive feedback to students, especially from underrepresented groups. Although not the norm in STEM, giving positive feedback boosts self-efficacy and belonging, which increases STEM performance, attitudes, interest
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
December 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy to announce that I’ve been promoted to full professor at the University at Buffalo!

Thankful to be part of a wonderful department in a field that I love, with amazing collaborators, colleagues, and friends!
January 9, 2024 at 11:55 PM