Random State University (John Smith, Self and Identity Lab; [http://www.selfidentitylab.com/apply]; deadline 10/15/19)
Arizona State University (Nia Amazeen; Dynamics of Perception, Action, and Cognition Lab; Seeking applicants from psychology, kinesiology, engineering, physics, or mathematics with an interest in studying and developing dynamical models of perception, action, and cognition, including human-autonomy (AI) teaming; motor coordination and learning; and multiscale interaction among physiological systems. Application Information; GRE optional; deadline 12/5/22)
University of Houston (PhD in Measurement, Quantitative Methods, & Learning Sciences, in Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences Department) 1st and 2nd years guaranteed departmental assistantships; first-generation college graduates and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply; application info: https://uh.edu/education/degree-programs/mqm-ls-phd/; deadline 12/1 domestic and 12/15 international). Virtual information session on October 11.
Faculty accepting PhD students:
Weihua Fan: multivariate methods (primarily structural equation modeling and hierarchical linear modeling); motivational and cognitive processes relating to students' academic outcomes within the context of schools, teachers, parents and peers in kindergarten and K-12; STEM motivation, persistence and engagement; academic behavior such as procrastination and mental well-being (e.g., stress and anxiety); use of national large-scale databases for educational/psychological research
Han Joe Kim: causal inference, quasi-experimental methods (e.g., propensity score analysis and regression discontinuity design), multilevel modeling, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, mediation analysis, measurement theory (e.g., item response theory), cognitive diagnostic modeling and computerized adaptive testing, intervention research preventing mental and physical health issues for high risk populations, development and implementation of computerized adaptive testing methods in educational and psychological assessment.
Allison Master: Identity & Academic Motivation Lab: motivation, social belonging, identity threat, STEM education, stereotypes and equity in education, social cognitive development, growth mindsets, social-psychological interventions in education
Margit Wiesner: modeling of developmental trajectories of problem behavior (juvenile offending behavior, depressive symptoms, substance use, and other health-risking behaviors) and associated risk factors and outcomes, utilizing data from multi-wave longitudinal studies in the United States and Germany, the development and outcomes of youth violent victimization, early adult vocational career pathways, and measurement invariance of mental health screening instruments.