Tamal Joyti Roy

Had this experience with Walmart

I'm looking for resources/slides for teaching undergrads about causality in research design and statistics--anyone have any recommendations? Thanks so much! @stpteachpsych.bsky.social

"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our country is currently bending away from justice, and the harmful consequences of this are real and significant (see thread below). Our moral arc will not bend back until we pull it ourselves.

Measuring grit: a comprehensive research framework

@tjroyuh.bsky.social made an infographic about what researchers need to know about grit in terms of measurement and validity debates:

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Thank you Dr. Master

Dr. Master, I’ve recently developed a keen interest in computer science education. Although I hold a degree in computer science and engineering, I believe it’s an opportune time to explore this field further. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.

a woman wearing a bear hat and headphones says we got to work together Alt: a woman wearing a bear hat and headphones says we got to work together

Please share with the computer science education community and other data lovers! (13/14)
@girlswhocode.bsky.social @girlsintech.bsky.social @techbridgegirls.bsky.social @ncwit.org @ngcproject.bsky.social @txgcp.bsky.social @csforall.bsky.social @weteachcs.bsky.social

I heart data

Happy #CSEdWeek! So far this week I’ve shared videos, op-eds, and infographics about our lab’s research on gender equity in CS. Today I want to share the research itself! Data lovers, rejoice—today is your day! (1/14) #WomeninSTEM #AcademicSky #PsychSciSky #DevPsychSky #SocialPsyc #EduSky #CompSky

A mind map of achievement motivation that lists motivation theories and key concepts for each; made with Lucidchart

@tjroyuh.bsky.social 2/4 tagging @aera-motsig.bsky.social @aeratepsig.bsky.social

Tagging @tjroyuh.bsky.social @zachbaquet.bsky.social @summerrobinson.bsky.social @aera-motsig.bsky.social @aera-motsig-grad.bsky.social

Aera acceptance 2026

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Three graduate students on Zoom with their professor and Dr. Avi Kaplan

In today's Achievement Motivation seminar, we had the pleasure of a visit from Dr. Avi Kaplan, who told us how he developed the Dynamic Systems Model of Role Identity. @aera-motsig.bsky.social @summerrobinson.bsky.social @tjroyuh.bsky.social

We talked about control-value theory today in Achievement Motivation, so we brought back this art activity (see thread below). @summerrobinson.bsky.social's "Yay! Motivation!" drawing took home the competitive prize, although @tjroyuh.bsky.social's doodled ghost was adorable. @aeratepsig.bsky.social

Dr. Carol Dweck, the Mindset Queen, joined a group of grad students in Achievement Motivation class (and asked for their thoughts on Instagram and Tiktok)

We talked about Mindsets today in Achievement Motivation, and we were honored by a visit from the always-gracious Carol Dweck! @summerrobinson.bsky.social @tjroyuh.bsky.social @zachbaquet.bsky.social @aera-motsig.bsky.social @aeratepsig.bsky.social (1/N)

Well I had lot to say. But i don’t have time to explain.

Return of Ben Heddy's Lego self-efficacy activity today in Achievement Motivation class! Students built a Lego set with 1) the box and the instructions, 2) just the box but no instructions, or 3) no box AND no instructions. @tjroyuh.bsky.social @summerrobinson.bsky.social @zachbaquet.bsky.social

Three graduate students holding up their Lego creations.

We had a great discussion about classroom barriers, safe classroom climates where we aren't afraid of making mistakes, emotions, and things that affect our outcome and efficacy expectations. Also, we all loved Summer's Lego cat! 🥰

A great comment from a student about what to take away from his visit: "Famous researchers are regular people!" 🥰 (4/4)

We asked him about how situated expectancy-value theory developed over time, how we could incorporate belonging into it, how grad students navigate priorities with mentors' expectations, how to think about racialized cost and Black joy in the context of Black parent belonging, and much more. (2/4)

His advice to grad students for getting used to constructive feedback: "If the person giving you feedback didn’t believe in you, they wouldn’t be giving you this feedback." (3/4)

Dr. Allan Wigfield joins Allison Master and a group of graduate students over Zoom

It is always a treat to have Allan Wigfield come chat with students in my Achievement Motivation seminar! @tjroyuh.bsky.social @zachbaquet.bsky.social @summerrobinson.bsky.social @aera-motsig.bsky.social (1/4)

Happy 4th of July, USA! 🇺🇸 As an international student, I’m grateful for the opportunity to experience this vibrant celebration of freedom and unity. Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, fireworks, and the spirit of independence! 🎆 #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #Grateful

🚀 Thrilled to announce that my THREE first-authored research abstracts have been accepted for presentation at the APHA 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.—a premier global public health conference!

#apha2025 #healtheducation #quantitativemethods

Fostering Sense of Belonging in Science Education: The Role of Self-Concept, Interest, and Students’ Perceptions of Teachers’ Beliefs Abstract This study examines how students’ perceptions of their teacher’s beliefs, student self-concepts, and interest in science influence students' sense of belonging in science education. Using the situated expectancy-value theory (SEVT) framework, middle and high school students (N = 1,194) completed surveys about their science motivation. Students who believed they were good at science (self-concept) and found it interesting were more likely to feel a sense of belonging in science classrooms. Additionally, students’ perceptions of their teachers’ beliefs about their abilities significantly predicted motivation and engagement. However, demographic factors such as gender and race did not significantly moderate links between belonging and other motivational factors. This suggests that motivation and perceptions play a universal role in shaping students' belonging in science. These findings highlight the importance of creating supportive science classrooms where teachers encourage student competence and curiosity. Fostering inclusive science environments can enhance student engagement and motivation. Keywords: Situated expectancy value theory (SEVT), self-concept, sense of belonging, motivation, interest, science education

@tjroyuh.bsky.social wrote an AERA conference submission about how ability self-concepts, interest, and positive perceptions of teachers' beliefs about their ability in science supported feelings of belonging for secondary students.

Thank you Dr. Master

Thrilled to announce that I’ve been awarded the Joshua Weinstein Memorial Endowed Scholarship at UH College of Education for the 2025-2026 academic year! 🎉 A huge honor and a big step toward my educational goals—grateful for this amazing support! #Scholarship #UHCOE #ProudMoment

Photos of academic and personal accomplishments this year in our lab, including LOTS of cute baby pictures!

This year had a lot of ups and downs, but our Identity & Academic Motivation lab got together today to celebrate our accomplishments! This is a fantastic group of students, and I'm grateful for the time I get to spend with them.

Wow! Dr. Dweck 😍😍

A group of smiling students from a Teams class

Today in Educational Disparities, we talked about culturally responsive pedagogy. Our special guest was UH's own Dr. Jeannette Alarcón, who works in our college's teacher education program to train teachers to use equity pedagogy. (1/N)