Nudging Ahead

Confidence

How to Talk to Students About Why STEM Matters

Ross E O'Hara, Ph.D. on September 6, 2017

A few lessons on how to talk to STEM students about why what they're learning matters and motivate them to pursue science.

A few lessons on how to talk to STEM students about why what they're learning matters and motivate them to pursue science.

Embarrassment

Can Nudging Help Students who are Homeless and Hungry?

Ross E O'Hara, Ph.D. on August 7, 2017

An increasing number of college students attend classes despite lacking food, shelter, or both. Can behavioral science provide some solutions?

An increasing number of college students attend classes despite lacking food, shelter, or both. Can behavioral science provide some solutions?

Motivation

Why Would Anyone Want to Major in STEM?

Ross E O'Hara, Ph.D. on July 13, 2017

Why should college students major in STEM? Intriguing research suggests that it's about more than career prospects and starting salaries.

Why should college students major in STEM? Intriguing research suggests that it's about more than career prospects and starting salaries.

Environment

Nudges in the Wild: Merely Exposing Children to College

Ross E O'Hara, Ph.D. on June 6, 2017

In Claremont, California, just walking down the street could change how children there think about going to college.

In Claremont, California, just walking down the street could change how children there think about going to college.

Environment

Upward Spirals of Support for College Students

Ross E O'Hara, Ph.D. on May 2, 2017

How can we get college students to adopt new behaviors to succeed in school? Lessons from positive psychology suggest a new approach.

How can we get college students to adopt new behaviors to succeed in school? Lessons from positive psychology suggest a new approach.

Growth Mindset

Believing in Change for More Than Good Grades

Ross E O'Hara, Ph.D. on April 3, 2017

Efforts to foster growth mindsets have taken hold in higher education. But it might be time for us to think beyond growth mindsets to help college students thrive.

Efforts to foster growth mindsets have taken hold in higher education. But it might be time for us to think beyond growth mindsets to help college students thrive.