Celina Wu Trujillo My research interests include development during the transition to adulthood, specifically in college students. I have investigated college women’s future plans for work and family balance. I have also examined the influence of the young adult men’s jobs on their romantic relationships. My doctoral dissertation will focus on development of "citizenship" among college students, or social responsibility and connectedness that one feels when s/he desires to work for positive change on the behalf of others. I hope to determine how citizenship, as a leadership development skill, is fostered by students of varying social classes.
Jennifer Engle My research interests focus on social and emotional development in toddlers and preschool-age children. Specifically, I am interested in how parental reactions to children’s negative emotions and children’s temperamental tendencies interact to predict social and emotional competence in young children.
Melissa Pognon My research interests include improving the quality of life in marginalized communities. I plan to promote social change and to provide resources that will help eradicate social barriers and promote community development.
Tamekia Wilkins My research interests focus on parental involvement and education. Specifically, I am interested in researching the impact of parental involvement on children’s academic achievement.
