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Motivate Lab

  • MOTIVATE
  • Research Lab

What We Do

The Motivate Lab is driven to improve people’s lives through rigorous motivation research and to understand the mindsets that promote learning, growth, and well-being.

What We Do

Led by Professor Chris Hulleman, the Lab combines approaches from psychological science and design-thinking to conduct cutting-edge research and develop applied solutions, in settings ranging from K- 12 and higher education to summer camps, sports, and work.

Our Work

Recent projects include increasing motivation for community college math students, facilitating motivation and skills transfer from camp to school, and exploring motivation development across different pathways to employment. 

Projects & Initiatives

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Learning Mindset Supports and Practices in Effective Postsecondary Advising

This project aims to accelerate the adoption of evidence-based learning mindset practices among college access programs.

New Research

Utility Value Trajectories and their Relationship with Behavioral Engagement and Performance in Introductory Statistics

Topic

Department or Center Associated

Five Steps to Improve Student Motivation in Your College Courses

Topic

Department or Center Associated

Belonging in STEM: Growth Mindset as a Filter of Contextual Cues

Topic

Faculty Associated

Department or Center Associated

Related Faculty

Chris S Hulleman

Chris S. Hulleman

  • Research Associate Professor
Yoi Tibbett

Yoi Tibbetts

  • Research Assistant Professor

Affiliated Research Center

  • CASTL
  • Research Center

Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning

Founded in 2006, CASTL is an interdisciplinary research center that aims to advance the quality of teaching and learning, from infancy to higher education. Our research initiatives span the globe and our faculty are leading the way to promote meaningful changes in education. 

Contact Us

Office Location

  • Ridley Hall 287