Click here to view the 2016 Motivation Graduate Student Report. Here you can find information on programming like Lunch with a Motivation Researcher, graduate student social events, mentor programs, SIG events, and feedback.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology at Boston College
The Motivation, Metacognition, and Learning (MML) Laboratory at Boston College, under the direction of Dr. David Miele, invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship in applied developmental and educational psychology, with a focus on student motivation and self-regulated learning. The position involves work on several research projects investigating the influence of students’ beliefs and motivation…
Continue readingAERA 2017 Annual Meeting-Graduate Student News
Sign up to take part in the Lunch with a Motivation Researcher Program! Every year at AERA, the SIG gives graduate students an opportunity to have lunch with an experienced motivation researcher. This year, we have a great line-up of researchers who will host lunches: Bernard Weiner, Judith Harackiewicz, Reinhard Pekrun, Mimi Bong, Julie Turner,…
Continue readingGraduate Studies at University of South Dakota
The University of South Dakota program in Human Development and Educational Psychology is currently accepting applications for the M.A., Ed.S., and Ph.D. to begin in summer or fall 2017. For first consideration, applications should be received by April 15, but are accepted year round. You may apply directly to the Ph.D. program and earn a…
Continue readingMotivation Monday Video Series-Dr. Eric Anderman
Today we present the fourth installment of “Motivation Mondays,” our monthly video series in which we interview accomplished motivation researchers and consider their unique perspectives about the field. This month’s interview is with Dr. Eric Anderman and it continues the theme translating research into practice. You can find the video on our website: https://motsig.org/videos/ . Also, please keep an…
Continue readingPost-Doctoral Fellowship in Education with Dr. Hunter Gehlbach
An opening is available for a post-doctoral scholar in the research group of Dr. Hunter Gehlbach in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at the University of California Santa Barbara. The primary research project will focus on leading a replication and extension of the Birds of a Feather study in middle schools. The post-doctoral fellow…
Continue readingCall for Applications – AERA-SRCD Early Career Fellowship in Early Childhood Education and Development
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) and the Society for Research on Child Development (SRCD) are pleased to announce a joint initiative, the AERA-SRCD Early Career Fellowship in Early Childhood Education and Development. This fellowship provides a collaborative opportunity for early career scholars to participate in a research network focused on early childhood education and…
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Motivation Mentor Program Sign-Up Are you new to the Motivation SIG, or do you know someone who is? Are you a SIG veteran who wants to help others learn the ropes of AERA? Each year the Motivation SIG gives new students an opportunity to connect with other students who have previously attended AERA to get…
Continue readingAERA Motivation SIG Business Meeting
A student recently asked whether she should even attend the SIG’s business meeting (which sounded boring). Yes! The business meeting (Sunday, April 30, 6:15-8:00, light refreshments included), enables us to gather together as motivation researchers and discuss ways to improve our special interest group. It’s also a time for us to recognize graduate students who are…
Continue readingEarly Registration Rates Through March 10
Be sure to register this week to attend AERA. Rates increase on March 11. The official program should be available in the next few days.
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