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Michael Barger

@mmbarger.bsky.social
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Associate professor of Ed Psych. Interested in how kids learn to love STEM and how parents/teachers can help. he/him

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I don't think we should mince words. Transphobia and hatred killed May Pollard. The Idaho legislature killed her as surely as if they'd pointed a gun at her head and pulled the trigger. Anti-trans laws were the gun. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Idaho pushed anti-trans laws for years. Then a teen died.
The life and death of May Pollard, 16, provides a window into the tragic effect that legislation and political rhetoric have had on trans people in America.
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
If anyone wanted to review for @aera-motsig.bsky.social for the 2027 conference but couldn't figure out the system (or you forgot), send me a message and I can add you to our list!
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Parents have a lot of beliefs about math. Which ones are most closely tied to how their children are doing in math over time? New paper in JEP led by Carolyn MacDonald with Eva Pomerantz! dx.doi.org/10.1037/edu0... 1/8
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Mot SIG @aera-motsig.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Remember to sign up as a MotSIG reviewer! 📝📑
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Dr. Kristy A. Robinson @krisarob.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Still more exciting @aera-motsig.bsky.social programming to come today and tomorrow! Check it out at the link below #AERA2026
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
If you are awake at AERA, come see me at our lab's poster in Exhibit Hall A, 7:45-9:15! We found that direct instructions on math at efficient for problem-solving but may restrict some students' creativity.
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Mot SIG @aera-motsig.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
REGISTER RSVP!: We will be saving the list of attendees this week!
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Dr. Kristy A. Robinson @krisarob.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
SO excited for this to be out (open access)! @ljalley.bsky.social asked students what they think about when answering surveys about motivational climate. This study made a bit of a splash two AERAs ago because...1/2 @aera-motsig.bsky.social @aeradivc.bsky.social doi.org/10.1080/0022...
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Rethinking the Measurement of Motivational Climate: Understanding and Measuring Student Perceptions in University STEM Classes
One goal of motivation science is to create classroom climates that support students’ success. Workforce demands and retention problems in STEM point to a need for research on how to support the mo...
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Tagging co-author @m-shannonclark.bsky.social who is now on Bluesky (follow her!)
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
New short report out from my team (Shannon Clark, Darren Henry, Jordan Rineer)! We asked elementary teachers what kinds of responses they tend to give their students in math 1/7 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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AERA Motivation in Education SIG Graduate Students @aera-motsig-grad.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
First-time at AERA and interested in learning more about how to identify and engage in key professional events beyond academic sessions? Join our annual pre-AERA skill-building workshop on Mar 25! Register today—all GSC members are welcome! tinyurl.com/2026motsigwo...
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AERA Motivation in Education SIG Graduate Students @aera-motsig-grad.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
With AERA 2026 coming up, we wanted to offer a space for first (or second) time attendees to meet other MotSIG members & learn about available resources regarding “how to AERA”! This virtual event will take place Friday, March 27th, 2026, 3PM-4PM EST. Register: tinyurl.com/MotSIGMeet
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Jeff Greene @jeffgreene.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Again, the modern world, where so many get their news from digital sources like social media, requires that people actively and effectively curate those sources. Here's one guide to doing so: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyc...
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How We Can Make the Internet Helpful Again
Amid an infodemic of misinformation and manipulation, it feels like the Internet uses us more than we use it. Taking back control is possible.
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Nate Woznicki @woznickin.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We're looking for a lab manager at the Cognitive Development Lab! Feel free to let me know if you (or one of your students) has any questions about what it's like to work here!
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KiDLAB @kidlab.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
💰Economic inequality is on the rise, and children will bear its burden. Yet children’s perspectives are rarely considered. We urgently need research to understand economic inequality from children's perspectives. (1/4) rdcu.be/e3Qlb
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
My 7 yo's new impression of me: "Der, I don't know how to raise a kid"
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Kristina Olson @olsonista.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Are you a US-based PhD student WITHOUT summer funding who is interested in adolescent development, trans youth, and/or gender? Reach out to me about applying to join my lab in Summer 2026 for the VIPS program! psych.princeton.edu/diversity/vi...
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Visiting Internship for Ph.D. Students (VIPS) Program
The VIPS program is an initiative of the DEI committee of the Department of Psychology at Princeton University. VIPS will support up to 4 Ph.D. students who are full-time students at other universitie...
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Don't forget to apply to work with us at UGA! Deadline is October 1.
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
My department is hiring an assistant professor of educational psychology who researches and teaches motivation in schools! My contact info is in the job posting, please reach out if you have any questions. www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/440...
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Assistant Professor (Applied Cognition and Development)
The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Applied Cognition and Development Program to begin August 2026....
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Andy Pinedo @profandy.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
The Human and Organizational Development department at Vanderbilt University is hiring a senior and junior faculty member whose research focus is on social innovation and/or entrepreneurship for strengthening communities. Apply if you’d like to work in an incredibly interdisciplinary department!
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Alex Browman @alexbrowman.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
The College of the Holy Cross is hiring for 2 tenure-track psychology positions: 1 in Cognitive Psychology (specifically, higher-order cognition) and 1 in Developmental Psychology. Please share widely! Developmental job ad: apply.interfolio.com/171704 Cognitive job ad: apply.interfolio.com/171698
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
My department is hiring an assistant professor of educational psychology who researches and teaches motivation in schools! My contact info is in the job posting, please reach out if you have any questions. www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/440...
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Assistant Professor (Applied Cognition and Development)
The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Applied Cognition and Development Program to begin August 2026....
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 23/05/2025
Hey folks, I have a HUGE request from the Trevor Project and would appreciate help getting the word out. Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it. This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights. Take it here:
trevorredcap.trvr.org
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
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John Sakaluk @johnsakaluk.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
My Phd student Noah is recruiting Trans* and Non-Binary folks to participate in a survey study on well-being (uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...). Check it out if relevant and of interest to you, and appreciate any signal boosting in your networks!
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Emily Rosenzweig @emilyqr.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
HUGE Congratulations to the newest Dr. in the house, @yuchenedpsych.bsky.social , who defended his dissertation this morning!
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Come join our department at UGA as Clinical Assistant Professor of Gifted and Creative Education! www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/414...
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Clinical Assistant Professor (Gifted and Creative Education)
The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time clinical assistant professor to serve in the Gifted and Creative Education (GCE) Area of Emph...
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Patrick Beymer @pnbeymer.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
New paper out w/ @emilyqr.bsky.social where we tested a weekly utility-value intervention in physics and chemistry classrooms. We talk through the nuances and boundaries of using a more ecologically momentary intervention in educational contexts. www.researchgate.net/publication/... #edsky
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(PDF) Testing a Weekly Utility Value Intervention in College Physics and Chemistry Courses
PDF | We developed, implemented, and evaluated a weekly utility-value intervention (UVI) in which college students were asked to reflect on the value of... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...
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Emily Rosenzweig @emilyqr.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
We know a lot about STEM attrition, but tons of students change career plans WITHIN STEM. Who are these students and what motivates their career plan changes? I'm happy to share a new publication at Journal of Educational Psychology, which examines this topic. (1/5)
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Brenna Hassinger-Das @blhassinger.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Consider taking my student's survey, if you qualify! pace.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Jeff Greene @jeffgreene.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
If you've found yourself making impassioned arguments like "There's no evidence for learning styles and there are better ways to differentiate" or "Learning is more than just a cognitive process" then you may be Learning Scholar! Want to be added to this starter pack? Contact me! go.bsky.app/CBPm1dV
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Happy to see all these motivation researchers and developmental scientists over here!
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Carlton J. Fong @carltonfong.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Not sure if I did this right or not, but here are scholars who study motivation in educational settings, mostly affiliated with @aera-motsig.bsky.social and @aeraedresearch.bsky.social go.bsky.app/3PuVgdT
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Darwin A. Guevarra @darwinguevarra.bsky.social · 08/10/2024
I am recruiting graduate students to join the Affective Science and Psychophysiology lab at Miami University in the Fall of 2025! I would appreciate it if you could share this with your networks. Link: www.darwinguevarra.com
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Affective Science and Psychophysiology Lab
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 03/11/2024
Come be our colleague at UGA (assistant professor of quant methods in educational psychology)! www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/404...
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University of Georgia | Assistant Professor (Quantitative Methodology) | Print Preview
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 23/04/2024
Do you have expertise in critical frameworks? We are hiring a post doc to study how STEM instructors' thinking about racial equity shapes practices, course culture, and student motivation! ugajobsearch.com/postings/366...
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 15/12/2023
Excellent post-doc opportunity in Biology Education at UGA SEER center: seercenter.uga.edu/berpostdoc/ Cross-disciplinary research teams and projects, $70K salary and benefits. Review begins Feb 19; positions to start August 2024.
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Andy Pinedo @profandy.bsky.social · 11/10/2023
‼️Announcement‼️ Hi everyone, my lab (Youth and Society Lab) website is now up and I am happy to announce that I will be recruiting a doctoral student to work with me starting in the fall of 2024. lab.vanderbilt.edu/youthandsoci...
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Home Page
In the Youth and Society Lab (YSL), we leverage science and theory to support initiatives for justice and equity. The YSL group embraces a team-based approach to science in which all lab members play ...
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 15/09/2023
We are hiring in our Educational Psychology department (Applied Cognition and Development)! www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/341...
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Michael Barger @mmbarger.bsky.social · 10/09/2023
Thanks for the invite, @adeebee.bsky.social
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