About
Allison is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She received her B.A. in Psychology, with a minor in Gender & Women’s Studies from the University of Kentucky and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Allison’s areas of expertise include psychology, human development (particularly the developmental stage of emerging adulthood), intersectionality, and student perceptions of motivation, support, and belonging in STEM.
In her free time, Allison enjoys crocheting, cross-stitching/embroidery, sewing, reading, listening to music, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.
Research Interests
Allison is interested in better understanding the experiences of undergraduate STEM students through an intersectional lens, with the aim of broadening student participation in STEM education. In her work she examines student motivation, perceptions of support, sense of belonging, and achievement at the intersection of gender, race/ethnicity, and educational status. This work is focused on better understanding the experiences of underrepresented students in STEM so that universities and STEM programs can better support students, particularly students who are multiply-marginalized in STEM.
Education
- 2024 – Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Applied Developmental Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
- 2019 – Master of Arts (M.A.) – Applied Developmental Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
- 2017 – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Psychology, University of Kentucky