Eva Marie Pomerantz

Eva Marie Pomerantz is a Professor of Psychology and affiliated with the Center for Social & Behavioral Science and Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Illinois. She holds a Ph.D. from New York University.

Her research focuses on children's motivation and academic achievement, particularly examining parental roles and cultural contexts (primarily the U.S. and China). Key areas include parental involvement strategies, autonomy support, and the impact of math-related parenting practices on children's learning outcomes.

Recent work includes studies on growth-oriented math mindsets in parents, cross-cultural comparisons of maternal behavior, and longitudinal investigations of parental involvement effects in China. Her research has been featured in outlets like Developmental Psychology and Child Development.

Pomerantz collaborates with institutions in China and the U.S., addressing topics such as math education, developmental phases, and cross-cultural socialization processes.