Research
ABOUT MY RESEARCH
I’m a researcher focused on human interaction with science and technology. Specifically, I study how people deal with encountered uncertainty and the underlying psychological and decision-making processes. I’m captivated by the use of language as a psychological and cultural tool in human endeavors. I specialize in the analysis of behaviors and spoken and written text embedded in social contexts. I study groups as well as individuals. My overarching aim is to help people become better learners, collaborators, and decision-makers.
Methods
• Design-based research
• Content analysis
• Discourse analysis
• Think-aloud protocols
• Trace data analysis
• Survey and focus group research
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS
• Learning sciences
• Educational and social psychology
• Behavioral-decision theory
CLICK RESEARCH GROUP
I am fortunate to be a member of the CLICK Research Group under the leadership of my advisor, Dr. Jeff Greene, McMichael Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences. Members of our lab study how people Critique, Learn, Inquire, and Construct Knowledge (CLICK) in the modern world. This vibrant research community greatly shapes and enriches my work and life.