UNITE Lab
About Us
The Understanding Nurturing, Inclusive, and Transformative Environments (UNITE) lab investigates how unwelcoming, uncomfortable, and exclusionary spaces—often for marginalized and minoritized groups—can be transformed into environments where folks of all backgrounds feel secure, supported, and valued.
We explore how exclusionary spaces activate social identity threats, and we develop, test, and implement strategies to effectively mitigate these effects. Our work emphasizes context- and culture-focused interventions that reshape educational and workplace settings, aiming to confront biases and enhance inclusivity. We are committed to creating nurturing environments that promote psychological well-being through the authentic infusion of growth mindsets and belonging cues, among other psychologically adaptive messages.
So, come along and let's make meaningful differences together!
Congratulations to Sophia Rogers, who won the Most Scholarly Impact Award for her research at Academic Festival (2024).
Michele, Nick, and Casey presenting their research at Academic Festival (2024).
Christina and Kat presenting their research at SPSSI (2024).
Ava, Amanda, and Kirsten presenting their research at SPSSI (2024).
Sophia presenting her research at SPSSI (2024).
UNITE Labbers
Aleksandra "Aleks" Kozak
Fall 2024 - present
Aliana Zepeda
Fall 2024 - present
Amanda Hamel
Fall 2023 - present
Ava Bjelka
Fall 2023 - present
Christina Poirier
Spring 2024 - present
Gianna "Gia" Quintana
Fall 2024 - present
Isabelle "Izzy" Berube
Fall 2024 - present
Katherine "Kat" Dempsey
Spring 2024 - present
Magdalene Corradino
Fall 2024 - present
Michele Chu
Fall 2023 - present
Sophia Rogers
Spring 2023 - present
Talia Torrens
Fall 2024 - present
Not Pictured: Raegan Doyle
Photo Gallery
Abby giving a talk about her research at Academic Festival (2024).
Christina and Kat presenting their research at Academic Festival (2024).
Amanda, Kirsten, and Ava presenting their research at Academic Festival (2024).
Dr. Kroeper being recognized at SPSP (2024) for her research and teaching.
Dr. Kroeper accepting the Emerging Scholar Award at SPSP (2024) for her research and teaching.
Abby presenting her research at SPSP (2024).
Sophia presenting her research at SPSP (2024).
Fabiola, Noelle, and Nick presenting their research at ECSC (2023).
Ashley presenting her research at ECSC (2023). Sophia is just off camera.
Abby and Lauren presenting their research at ECSC (2023).
Noelle accepting an ECSC award on behalf of her team (i.e., Fabiola and Nick) for their research. Lauren and Abby were also winners that day!
UNITE Lab Alumni
Abigail "Abby" Wilk
Spring 2023 - Spring 2024
Ashley Piney
Spring 2023
D-Amini "Dia" Graham
Fall 2023
Fabiola "Fabbie" Millien-Faustin
Spring 2023
Katrina Brown
Spring 2023 - Fall 2023
Kayla Verga
Summer 2023
Kirsten St. Aubin
Spring 2024
Lauren Simak
Spring 2023
Nicholas Granja
Spring 2023 - Spring 2024
Noelle Debrot
Spring 2023 - Fall 2023
Samantha Cavalea
Fall 2023
Sarah Hanslin
Fall 2023
Not Pictured: Casey Russell (Spring 2023); Gabriela Gomez (Fall 2023)