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. Abolish ICE.
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“I Felt Like I Completely Belonged in That Class”: Gender and the Development of Sense of Belonging in K-12 STEM Education - Educational Psychology Review
Educational Psychology Review - Sense of belonging is an important motivational belief that represents individuals’ sense of fit within an environment. However, many women report feeling a...
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🚨New paper alert!🚨 Super proud of the work that went into this one, which includes a systematic review and MEGA-ANALYSIS of the development of sense of belonging in STEM education across Grades K-12, with special attention to gender differences. (1/N)
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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‼️❗️❣️ The supplement of this paper is amazing and well worth a read if you are interested in K-12 STEM belonging!!!!
The supplementary info has tons more information about each reviewed study and their measures. We also zoom in on the size of gender gaps by grade level, STEM field, and racial/ethnic groups in the mega-analysis. We hope this is helpful for future research in this area! (7/N)
February 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
‼️❗️❣️ The supplement of this paper is amazing and well worth a read if you are interested in K-12 STEM belonging!!!!
Reposted by Dr. Allison Master
A couple of years ago, I read a paper with a title like “a questionnaire that may actually measure psychological flexibility (maybe)” but I can’t find it now. Does this ring a bell for anyone?
February 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM
A couple of years ago, I read a paper with a title like “a questionnaire that may actually measure psychological flexibility (maybe)” but I can’t find it now. Does this ring a bell for anyone?
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(if you'll allow me a moment of sentimentality...)
Grad students - please never interpret "failed" experiments as *your* failures.
A null result is a *null result*. And all it should reflect about you is that you were willing to ask a cool question.
Grad students - please never interpret "failed" experiments as *your* failures.
A null result is a *null result*. And all it should reflect about you is that you were willing to ask a cool question.
February 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM
(if you'll allow me a moment of sentimentality...)
Grad students - please never interpret "failed" experiments as *your* failures.
A null result is a *null result*. And all it should reflect about you is that you were willing to ask a cool question.
Grad students - please never interpret "failed" experiments as *your* failures.
A null result is a *null result*. And all it should reflect about you is that you were willing to ask a cool question.
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McGill is hiring a faculty lecturer in social psychology, in a (non-adjunct) permanent teaching position.
Please consider being my colleague, Montreal is really great: mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill...
Please consider being my colleague, Montreal is really great: mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill...
Faculty Lecturer - Department of Psychology
Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at ...
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February 4, 2026 at 9:36 PM
McGill is hiring a faculty lecturer in social psychology, in a (non-adjunct) permanent teaching position.
Please consider being my colleague, Montreal is really great: mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill...
Please consider being my colleague, Montreal is really great: mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/McGill...
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Are female economists treated differently than males in academic seminars?
These authors wanted to know whether gender shapes how scholars are treated when presenting research.
So they built a massive dataset of 2,000+ economics seminars, job talks, and conference presentations from 2019–2023...
These authors wanted to know whether gender shapes how scholars are treated when presenting research.
So they built a massive dataset of 2,000+ economics seminars, job talks, and conference presentations from 2019–2023...
February 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Are female economists treated differently than males in academic seminars?
These authors wanted to know whether gender shapes how scholars are treated when presenting research.
So they built a massive dataset of 2,000+ economics seminars, job talks, and conference presentations from 2019–2023...
These authors wanted to know whether gender shapes how scholars are treated when presenting research.
So they built a massive dataset of 2,000+ economics seminars, job talks, and conference presentations from 2019–2023...
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This July, we are holding a virtual hackathon to explore LEVANTE data!
If you're interested in data analysis, development, and cross-cultural variability, please join us!
First week is open, second week is by application with mentorship on group projects.
levante-hackathon-2026.github.io
If you're interested in data analysis, development, and cross-cultural variability, please join us!
First week is open, second week is by application with mentorship on group projects.
levante-hackathon-2026.github.io
February 2, 2026 at 6:50 PM
This July, we are holding a virtual hackathon to explore LEVANTE data!
If you're interested in data analysis, development, and cross-cultural variability, please join us!
First week is open, second week is by application with mentorship on group projects.
levante-hackathon-2026.github.io
If you're interested in data analysis, development, and cross-cultural variability, please join us!
First week is open, second week is by application with mentorship on group projects.
levante-hackathon-2026.github.io
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Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology, Tenure-Track Position at Western Washington University.
This is an assistant professor position in applied cognitive psychology.
Short 🧵 about this position. 1/?
Here is the link with details and for applying: hr.wwu.edu/careers-facu...
This is an assistant professor position in applied cognitive psychology.
Short 🧵 about this position. 1/?
Here is the link with details and for applying: hr.wwu.edu/careers-facu...
January 28, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology, Tenure-Track Position at Western Washington University.
This is an assistant professor position in applied cognitive psychology.
Short 🧵 about this position. 1/?
Here is the link with details and for applying: hr.wwu.edu/careers-facu...
This is an assistant professor position in applied cognitive psychology.
Short 🧵 about this position. 1/?
Here is the link with details and for applying: hr.wwu.edu/careers-facu...
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#AcademicSky #PsychSciSky
Cool investigations into subtle cues profs give, in predicting student participation & inclusion perceptions.
spsp.org/news/charact...
I am naturally that type of prof who talks to students before lectures. Often wondered if it "matters".
Turns out, it does.
Cool investigations into subtle cues profs give, in predicting student participation & inclusion perceptions.
spsp.org/news/charact...
I am naturally that type of prof who talks to students before lectures. Often wondered if it "matters".
Turns out, it does.
Why Small Cues Can Make a Big Difference in Who Speaks Up in Class | SPSP
Small changes in professors’ behavior can close the gender participation gap in business schools.
spsp.org
February 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
#AcademicSky #PsychSciSky
Cool investigations into subtle cues profs give, in predicting student participation & inclusion perceptions.
spsp.org/news/charact...
I am naturally that type of prof who talks to students before lectures. Often wondered if it "matters".
Turns out, it does.
Cool investigations into subtle cues profs give, in predicting student participation & inclusion perceptions.
spsp.org/news/charact...
I am naturally that type of prof who talks to students before lectures. Often wondered if it "matters".
Turns out, it does.
Well, it’s Groundhog Day AGAIN! Wishing you all an early spring and a little bit of joy today. Around here we celebrate by making groundhog cookies, wearing silly hats, and giving presents.
February 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Well, it’s Groundhog Day AGAIN! Wishing you all an early spring and a little bit of joy today. Around here we celebrate by making groundhog cookies, wearing silly hats, and giving presents.
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Psych Jobs
Postdoctoral Position in Social Psychology at the University of Bonn (3 years)
Research in moral psychology and related area
Postdoctoral Position in Social Psychology at the University of Bonn (3 years)
Research in moral psychology and related area
www.psychologie.uni-bonn.de
February 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Psych Jobs
Postdoctoral Position in Social Psychology at the University of Bonn (3 years)
Research in moral psychology and related area
Postdoctoral Position in Social Psychology at the University of Bonn (3 years)
Research in moral psychology and related area
Reposted by Dr. Allison Master
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Deadline approaching! Apply for a postdoc role studying the politics of education policy at Stanford GSE:
postdocs.stanford.edu/prospective/...
postdocs.stanford.edu/prospective/...
Open Postdoctoral position, faculty mentor Beth Schueler | Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
postdocs.stanford.edu
January 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Deadline approaching! Apply for a postdoc role studying the politics of education policy at Stanford GSE:
postdocs.stanford.edu/prospective/...
postdocs.stanford.edu/prospective/...
There is also an open-access view-only version available here (14/N): rdcu.be/e0vzX
“I Felt Like I Completely Belonged in That Class”: Gender and the Development of Sense of Belonging in K-12 STEM Education
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January 27, 2026 at 7:03 PM
There is also an open-access view-only version available here (14/N): rdcu.be/e0vzX
Tagging groups who might be interested (13/N): #WomeninSTEM @aera-motsig.bsky.social @aeraedresearch.bsky.social @psychscience.bsky.social
Please share!
Please share!
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Tagging groups who might be interested (13/N): #WomeninSTEM @aera-motsig.bsky.social @aeraedresearch.bsky.social @psychscience.bsky.social
Please share!
Please share!
In support of the idea that STEM belonging is crucial, the US Dept. of Ed. created a “YOU Belong In STEM” initiative in 2022 to strengthen nationwide STEM education outcomes by promoting a sense of belonging for all students. This paper represents part of our participation in this initiative. (12/N)
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
In support of the idea that STEM belonging is crucial, the US Dept. of Ed. created a “YOU Belong In STEM” initiative in 2022 to strengthen nationwide STEM education outcomes by promoting a sense of belonging for all students. This paper represents part of our participation in this initiative. (12/N)
This paper took an incredible amount of effort from our amazing team of @patelkhushboo.bsky.social, Katherine Weltzien, & Shaila Sharmin. Special thinks to special issue editors @chrisrozek.bsky.social & @carltonfong.bsky.social & helpful reviewers who helped us streamline/strengthen! (11/N)
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Alt: maya rudolph blowing kisses and making a heart with her hands
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January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
This paper took an incredible amount of effort from our amazing team of @patelkhushboo.bsky.social, Katherine Weltzien, & Shaila Sharmin. Special thinks to special issue editors @chrisrozek.bsky.social & @carltonfong.bsky.social & helpful reviewers who helped us streamline/strengthen! (11/N)
Key directions for future research: better theoretical clarity, better measurement, more attention to intersectionality, and more interventions to boost STEM belonging for marginalized students. (10/N)
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Alt: Kamala Harris wearing a plaid jacket and a pearl necklace is smiling and saying `` let 's get to work . ''
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January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Key directions for future research: better theoretical clarity, better measurement, more attention to intersectionality, and more interventions to boost STEM belonging for marginalized students. (10/N)
Most funding/efforts to broaden participation focus on STEM or general science, rather than specific CS and ENG. Given reduced opportunities for funding K-12 STEM education research, we need to focus efforts on the fields and specific groups of students for whom belonging is most threatened. (9/N)
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Most funding/efforts to broaden participation focus on STEM or general science, rather than specific CS and ENG. Given reduced opportunities for funding K-12 STEM education research, we need to focus efforts on the fields and specific groups of students for whom belonging is most threatened. (9/N)
Why does this matter? Belonging plays a key role in whether adolescents choose to take STEM courses, major in STEM fields, and enter STEM careers. However, not everyone feels that they belong there. (8/N)
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Why does this matter? Belonging plays a key role in whether adolescents choose to take STEM courses, major in STEM fields, and enter STEM careers. However, not everyone feels that they belong there. (8/N)
The supplementary info has tons more information about each reviewed study and their measures. We also zoom in on the size of gender gaps by grade level, STEM field, and racial/ethnic groups in the mega-analysis. We hope this is helpful for future research in this area! (7/N)
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
The supplementary info has tons more information about each reviewed study and their measures. We also zoom in on the size of gender gaps by grade level, STEM field, and racial/ethnic groups in the mega-analysis. We hope this is helpful for future research in this area! (7/N)
Middle school was a particularly vulnerable time for girls, especially Latina girls in all four STEM fields. (6/N)
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Middle school was a particularly vulnerable time for girls, especially Latina girls in all four STEM fields. (6/N)
So we combined 5 large datasets from our lab with >6,000 students in Grades 1-12 in a mega-analysis. Key findings: gender gaps began in middle school, were largest in middle and high school, and were largest in CS and engineering (all STEM fields are not the same!). (5/N)
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
So we combined 5 large datasets from our lab with >6,000 students in Grades 1-12 in a mega-analysis. Key findings: gender gaps began in middle school, were largest in middle and high school, and were largest in CS and engineering (all STEM fields are not the same!). (5/N)
We review these, including findings of how belonging predicts motivation/learning, and how social cues and experiences predict belonging. Gender differences were largest in high school. However, this review showed a clear need for more systematic research comparing different STEM fields. (4/N)
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
We review these, including findings of how belonging predicts motivation/learning, and how social cues and experiences predict belonging. Gender differences were largest in high school. However, this review showed a clear need for more systematic research comparing different STEM fields. (4/N)
@patelkhushboo.bsky.social led our team in the first systematic review of quantitative studies of K-12 STEM belonging; we found 50 studies in 46 papers. (3/N)
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
@patelkhushboo.bsky.social led our team in the first systematic review of quantitative studies of K-12 STEM belonging; we found 50 studies in 46 papers. (3/N)
OPEN ACCESS version is here: (2/N)
www.uh.edu/education/ia...
www.uh.edu/education/ia...
www.uh.edu
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
OPEN ACCESS version is here: (2/N)
www.uh.edu/education/ia...
www.uh.edu/education/ia...