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)
Merry Christmas from Ocean Beach!
December 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Merry Christmas from Ocean Beach!
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The APS Advocacy Task Force is mobilizing scientists to communicate their stories, their research, and the real-world impact of their work.
Learn more about APS's #WhyPsychScience video competition and submit by January 12! #AcademicSky
www.psychologicalscience.org/2025-why-psy...
Learn more about APS's #WhyPsychScience video competition and submit by January 12! #AcademicSky
www.psychologicalscience.org/2025-why-psy...
Share Your Story and Your Science Competition
Participate in APS's social media video competition designed to bring the importance of psychological science to the public. Deadline: January 12, 2026
www.psychologicalscience.org
December 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The APS Advocacy Task Force is mobilizing scientists to communicate their stories, their research, and the real-world impact of their work.
Learn more about APS's #WhyPsychScience video competition and submit by January 12! #AcademicSky
www.psychologicalscience.org/2025-why-psy...
Learn more about APS's #WhyPsychScience video competition and submit by January 12! #AcademicSky
www.psychologicalscience.org/2025-why-psy...
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Do not cite an academic paper unless you’ve read it
AI Is Inventing Academic Papers That Don't Exist -- And They're Being Cited in Real Journals
Academic articles from authors using large language model are creating an ecosystem of fake research that threatens human knowledge itself.
www.rollingstone.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Do not cite an academic paper unless you’ve read it
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SAVE THE DATE!
I am excited to announce the 4th annual LONESTAR (un)Conference on Strategic Learning, to be hosted at Texas state University in San Marcos on May 19-20, 2026.
Applications to attend will open on Jan 15, 2026 and close on Feb 1st, 2026
For more: sites.google.com/view/lonesta...
I am excited to announce the 4th annual LONESTAR (un)Conference on Strategic Learning, to be hosted at Texas state University in San Marcos on May 19-20, 2026.
Applications to attend will open on Jan 15, 2026 and close on Feb 1st, 2026
For more: sites.google.com/view/lonesta...
LONESTAR
Learner-Oriented iNnovations to Enhance Self-regulation and Teaching: Association of Researchers
sites.google.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
I am excited to announce the 4th annual LONESTAR (un)Conference on Strategic Learning, to be hosted at Texas state University in San Marcos on May 19-20, 2026.
Applications to attend will open on Jan 15, 2026 and close on Feb 1st, 2026
For more: sites.google.com/view/lonesta...
I am excited to announce the 4th annual LONESTAR (un)Conference on Strategic Learning, to be hosted at Texas state University in San Marcos on May 19-20, 2026.
Applications to attend will open on Jan 15, 2026 and close on Feb 1st, 2026
For more: sites.google.com/view/lonesta...
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Closing out my year with a journal editor shocker 🧵
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
December 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Closing out my year with a journal editor shocker 🧵
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
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I am looking for a psychometrician to consult on a short term project. Any recommendations for someone who has done a lot with IRT and test development?
December 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I am looking for a psychometrician to consult on a short term project. Any recommendations for someone who has done a lot with IRT and test development?
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Look babes, I know there's not been a lot to look forward to lately, but we gotta keep our spirits up. It's an imperative. And I know one small thing I can do to help
So just to let you know we are about to be so back
#jamvent
So just to let you know we are about to be so back
#jamvent
November 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Look babes, I know there's not been a lot to look forward to lately, but we gotta keep our spirits up. It's an imperative. And I know one small thing I can do to help
So just to let you know we are about to be so back
#jamvent
So just to let you know we are about to be so back
#jamvent
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So much awfulness in the news around trans rights these days, so here is a great resource from the APA with "dos" and "don'ts" for teachers and school personnel about supporting kids who are exploring their gender identities.
www.apa.org/ed/schools/p...
www.apa.org/ed/schools/p...
www.apa.org
December 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
So much awfulness in the news around trans rights these days, so here is a great resource from the APA with "dos" and "don'ts" for teachers and school personnel about supporting kids who are exploring their gender identities.
www.apa.org/ed/schools/p...
www.apa.org/ed/schools/p...
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Faculty line in cognitive psychology in my department at Western Washington University.
We just, finally, received permission to search. Details will be posted in early January.
But hey, I just want to get this out so people will be watching.
Nice place and university. I’ve liked it.
Faculty line in cognitive psychology in my department at Western Washington University.
We just, finally, received permission to search. Details will be posted in early January.
But hey, I just want to get this out so people will be watching.
Nice place and university. I’ve liked it.
December 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Faculty line in cognitive psychology in my department at Western Washington University.
We just, finally, received permission to search. Details will be posted in early January.
But hey, I just want to get this out so people will be watching.
Nice place and university. I’ve liked it.
Faculty line in cognitive psychology in my department at Western Washington University.
We just, finally, received permission to search. Details will be posted in early January.
But hey, I just want to get this out so people will be watching.
Nice place and university. I’ve liked it.
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🚨 Postdoc opportunity at Uni of Edinburgh: work with a terrific young PI (Zach Horne) on topics pertaining to partisanship and hostility on social media 👇
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
The Psychology Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences are seeking a full time, fixed term Post-Doctoral Research Associate. This post is available from 1st of Septemb...
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🚨 Postdoc opportunity at Uni of Edinburgh: work with a terrific young PI (Zach Horne) on topics pertaining to partisanship and hostility on social media 👇
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
This year on Bluesky I wrote 110 posts and 365 replies. Apparently I love saying "students" and ❤️! www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
allisonmaster.bsky.social's Bluesky Wrapped 2025
Check out allisonmaster.bsky.social's year on Bluesky!
www.madebyolof.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This year on Bluesky I wrote 110 posts and 365 replies. Apparently I love saying "students" and ❤️! www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
This year was filled with so many challenges and lots of heartache, but our research lab persevered and accomplished many of our goals! Here's our end of Fall 2025 padlet showing the progress we made: padlet.com/allisonmaste...
I AM and Becoming Lab: We did this! (Fall 2025)
Hard work + growth mindsets
padlet.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This year was filled with so many challenges and lots of heartache, but our research lab persevered and accomplished many of our goals! Here's our end of Fall 2025 padlet showing the progress we made: padlet.com/allisonmaste...
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Come be my colleague!
We're looking for a clinical assistant professor at IU-Bloomington, primarily a teaching job: indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31053
The initial deadline was 12/15 but we'll keep looking at applicants until we fill the position
We're looking for a clinical assistant professor at IU-Bloomington, primarily a teaching job: indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31053
The initial deadline was 12/15 but we'll keep looking at applicants until we fill the position
Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain SciencesIndiana University Bloomington The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University, Bloomington (https:...
indiana.peopleadmin.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Come be my colleague!
We're looking for a clinical assistant professor at IU-Bloomington, primarily a teaching job: indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31053
The initial deadline was 12/15 but we'll keep looking at applicants until we fill the position
We're looking for a clinical assistant professor at IU-Bloomington, primarily a teaching job: indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31053
The initial deadline was 12/15 but we'll keep looking at applicants until we fill the position
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Research/teaching postdoc job option!
Danny Oppenheimer posted a notice about a "psych/behavior science post-doc position that takes training in teaching/pedagogy as seriously as training in research"
Link here: apply.interfolio.com/178893
Danny Oppenheimer posted a notice about a "psych/behavior science post-doc position that takes training in teaching/pedagogy as seriously as training in research"
Link here: apply.interfolio.com/178893
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December 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Research/teaching postdoc job option!
Danny Oppenheimer posted a notice about a "psych/behavior science post-doc position that takes training in teaching/pedagogy as seriously as training in research"
Link here: apply.interfolio.com/178893
Danny Oppenheimer posted a notice about a "psych/behavior science post-doc position that takes training in teaching/pedagogy as seriously as training in research"
Link here: apply.interfolio.com/178893
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postdoc opportunity! would be a good fit for an intergroup person with NLP chops interested in the role of historical narratives
bonus, Edinburgh is a phenomenal city to live in with wonderful, walkable quality of life
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
bonus, Edinburgh is a phenomenal city to live in with wonderful, walkable quality of life
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
The Psychology Department in the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences are seeking a full time, fixed term Post-Doctoral Research Associate. This post is available from 1st of Septemb...
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
postdoc opportunity! would be a good fit for an intergroup person with NLP chops interested in the role of historical narratives
bonus, Edinburgh is a phenomenal city to live in with wonderful, walkable quality of life
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
bonus, Edinburgh is a phenomenal city to live in with wonderful, walkable quality of life
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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The APS Advocacy Task Force is mobilizing scientists to communicate their stories, their research, and the real-world impact of their work.
Learn more about APS's #WhyPsychScience video competition and submit by Jan 12! #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky
www.psychologicalscience.org/2025-why-psy...
Learn more about APS's #WhyPsychScience video competition and submit by Jan 12! #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky
www.psychologicalscience.org/2025-why-psy...
Share Your Story and Your Science Competition
Participate in APS's social media video competition designed to bring the importance of psychological science to the public. Deadline: January 12, 2026
www.psychologicalscience.org
December 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The APS Advocacy Task Force is mobilizing scientists to communicate their stories, their research, and the real-world impact of their work.
Learn more about APS's #WhyPsychScience video competition and submit by Jan 12! #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky
www.psychologicalscience.org/2025-why-psy...
Learn more about APS's #WhyPsychScience video competition and submit by Jan 12! #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky
www.psychologicalscience.org/2025-why-psy...
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Or just don’t use acronyms.
Acronyms are almost always bad for readers because of the cognitive and memory load.
Acronyms are nice for typing when you’re in a hurry and don’t want to keep repeating lots of words.
So just use find and replace to clean up your manuscript before submitting.
Acronyms are almost always bad for readers because of the cognitive and memory load.
Acronyms are nice for typing when you’re in a hurry and don’t want to keep repeating lots of words.
So just use find and replace to clean up your manuscript before submitting.
Acronyms in academic papers should have clickable pop-ups that describe what they are.
Sometimes I just want to read the method/results and not have to dig through the intro for all the initial instances of the acronym.
Sometimes I just want to read the method/results and not have to dig through the intro for all the initial instances of the acronym.
December 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Happy #CSEdWeek! Thanks for being part of our community this week. Today I want to spotlight some awesome educators and researchers I’ve appreciated learning from in terms of equity in CS. Give them a follow! #WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky #EduSky #CompSky (1/3)
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Alt: a woman wearing headphones says shout out to you in pink letters
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December 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Happy #CSEdWeek! Thanks for being part of our community this week. Today I want to spotlight some awesome educators and researchers I’ve appreciated learning from in terms of equity in CS. Give them a follow! #WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky #EduSky #CompSky (1/3)
We had a great time and learned a lot in my fall seminars. I love showing off students' final projects--they put a lot of time and effort into these and often take on big challenges where they have to learn new stats methods. First up, here are the projects from our Seminar in Learning Theories!
December 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We had a great time and learned a lot in my fall seminars. I love showing off students' final projects--they put a lot of time and effort into these and often take on big challenges where they have to learn new stats methods. First up, here are the projects from our Seminar in Learning Theories!
Happy #CSEdWeek! So far this week I’ve shared videos, op-eds, and infographics about our lab’s research on gender equity in CS. Today I want to share the research itself! Data lovers, rejoice—today is your day! (1/14) #WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky #DevPsychSky #SocialPsyc #EduSky #CompSky
December 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happy #CSEdWeek! So far this week I’ve shared videos, op-eds, and infographics about our lab’s research on gender equity in CS. Today I want to share the research itself! Data lovers, rejoice—today is your day! (1/14) #WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky #DevPsychSky #SocialPsyc #EduSky #CompSky
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Anyone still trying to make the case for the importance of keeping cultural centers and other DEI initiatives on their campus? Sapna Cheryan and I wrote a piece on this for the Purdue Exponent - please share it with others if helpful: www.purdueexponent.org/opinion/lett...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The overlooked benefits of DEI
In this letter to the editor Teri Kirby, a Purdue professor in the college of health and human sciences, and Sapna Cheryan, a professor from the University of Washington, draw on research to emphasize...
www.purdueexponent.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Anyone still trying to make the case for the importance of keeping cultural centers and other DEI initiatives on their campus? Sapna Cheryan and I wrote a piece on this for the Purdue Exponent - please share it with others if helpful: www.purdueexponent.org/opinion/lett...
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We are hiring a new Ph. D. student on neuroimaging and/or computational modeling on motivation and emotion. Tübingen is a great place to pursue work on these topics!!
uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/...
uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/...
PhD Position on computational modelling and neuroscience (m/f/d)
uni-tuebingen.de
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We are hiring a new Ph. D. student on neuroimaging and/or computational modeling on motivation and emotion. Tübingen is a great place to pursue work on these topics!!
uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/...
uni-tuebingen.de/fakultaeten/...
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Heeeey @aera-motsig.bsky.social @aera-motsig-grad.bsky.social apply BY DEC 15 for Pintrich & Grad Travel Award if you are 1) a current grad student, 2) a member of the MotSIG, & 3) 1st author on an accepted submission in the '26 AERA MotSIG program using the following form: forms.gle/QmnfsG3LMj8T...
December 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Heeeey @aera-motsig.bsky.social @aera-motsig-grad.bsky.social apply BY DEC 15 for Pintrich & Grad Travel Award if you are 1) a current grad student, 2) a member of the MotSIG, & 3) 1st author on an accepted submission in the '26 AERA MotSIG program using the following form: forms.gle/QmnfsG3LMj8T...
Happy #CSEdWeek! How can we help girls feel like they belong in computer science and beyond? Check out some of the infographics we’ve made about our research: (1/13) #YOUBelongInSTEM #WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky #DevPsychSky #SocialPsyc #EduSky #CompSky
uh.edu/education/ia...
uh.edu/education/ia...
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Identity & Academic Motivation Lab Resources
uh.edu
December 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Happy #CSEdWeek! How can we help girls feel like they belong in computer science and beyond? Check out some of the infographics we’ve made about our research: (1/13) #YOUBelongInSTEM #WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky #DevPsychSky #SocialPsyc #EduSky #CompSky
uh.edu/education/ia...
uh.edu/education/ia...