I direct a research lab at the University of Rochester called the Families, Achievement Motivation, & Identity Lab, also affectionately called the FAM&I Lab. In this lab, we examine psychological, cultural, and social processes involved in the positive development of adolescents and young adults. 

• First, we examine the development of achievement motivation in STEM fields, racial/ethnic identity, and gender identity. 

• Second, we examine how motivational and identity developmental dimensions intersect, investigating how youths' STEM motivation is rooted and oriented around their racial/ethnic and gender identities and experiences. 

• Finally, we test how social figures (e.g., parents, siblings, peers, teachers, etc.) support youths' development and protect them from the effects of negative experiences like discrimination and socioeconomic disadvantage. 

Check out the work of the FAM&I Lab below!