🌔 Findings from the 2024 Great American Eclipse show that observing animals in nature during a solar eclipse is linked to awe, which may lead to growth in science identity and belonging! 📖 Read more! ➡️ buff.ly/ArFL2V1 @klmulvey.bsky.social

For folks who are interested in #CitizenScience, eclipses, psychology, nature, or what makes people feel like "science" is something they can relate to...this one's for you. 🧪 news.ncsu.edu/2026/05/awe-...

Study Finds Awe-Inspiring Nature Helps People Connect to Science

When people engage in science activities that involve awe-inspiring natural phenomena they more closely identify with science and feel a greater sense of belonging.

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Please read our new paper! Awe in nature fosters science identity and belonging in participatory scientists during an eclipse - Mulvey - besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Awe in nature fosters science identity and belonging in participatory scientists during an eclipse

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When American kids know more about what immigrants' lives are like they are more likely to notice when immigrants are treated unfairly, think it's not ok, and want that to change ❤️ doi.org/10.1093/chid... @srcdorg.bsky.social @klmulvey.bsky.social @megannorris.bsky.social #devpsyc #socialpsyc

Intergroup contact informs children's perceptions of social inequalities

Abstract. Applying intergroup contact theory to children's thinking about social inequalities, this study investigated whether and why 8- to 12-year-old Am

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New findings! We demonstrate that teens with disabilities are just as interested in STEM jobs as their peers without disabilities, but perceive that they face more discrimination and barriers in their education. These suggest the importance of creating inclusive STEM learning spaces.

The Role of Discrimination and Barriers in the Perceptions of Adolescents With and Without Disabilities of STEM Classes and Jobs - International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

In STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, people with disabilities are underrepresented. This study aimed to determine what barriers might prevent students with and without disabili...

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New study! The messages that American kids receive about immigrants are really mixed 😕 but kids who see and hear good things (e.g., online) are more open to including new immigrant peers in their own social circles 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 #devpsyc #socialpsyc doi.org/10.1016/j.ap...