Motivation & Self-Regulation Lab

M.S., Computer Science, National Taiwan Normal University

B.A., Information Science, National Taiwan Normal University

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Benson is interested in understanding and improving students' use of learning/motivational strategies, motivation, and self-regulated learning through interventions and educational technology. He has a background in statistics, psychology, programming, and research methods from his undergraduate and Masters programs. Benson has received multiple awards for his work, including undergraduate research project grants, a Best Paper Award, and two graduate studies scholarships (from UT and Taiwan).

B. S., Psychology & Child Development, Vanderbilt University

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Alexis is interested in self-regulated learning, student and teacher motivation, and promoting learning strategies in the midst of competing priorities. She is also passionate about working with young children. Before starting her Ph.D., she accumulated extensive research experience and rigorous methods training in multiple labs. She received the prestigious Donald D. Harrington Fellowship from The University of Texas at Austin to support her graduate studies. Outside school, she enjoys walking, running, and being around children.

M.Ed., Quantitative Methods, The University of Texas at Austin

B.S., Psychology and Neurobiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Luke is passionate about refining our theories of motivation, and using psychologically precise interventions to motivate people better. By understanding the motivational processes at play and how to leverage them, he wants to help students become more active, involved, and inspired in their learning. Outside of academics, he loves playing a variety of video games, board games, and sports, as well as doing outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. In addition, if you have any good memes, he highly recommends you send them to him.

M.S., Business, University of Miami

M.A., Social-Organizational Psychology, Columbia University

B.A., Psychology & Physical Education, Yonsei University

B.A., Exercise & Sports Science, Brigham Young University

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Jenny is interested in how different mindsets are endorsed by teachers and students across cultural contexts and how they influence motivation, learning, and well-being. Her background in academic and sports education, business, and psychology has fostered a strong desire to help students achieve their goals more effectively and strategically in education, health, and beyond. In her free time, she is a mother and a tennis coach. She enjoys playing various sports, including tennis, swimming, and snowboarding, and loves going on adventures with her son.