Matthew Quesnel

Matthew Quesnel is a Researcher at the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, University of Manitoba. His work focuses on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), student ratings of instruction (SRI), and social psychological dynamics influencing education, equity, and intergroup relations.

• Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Manitoba
• B.A. (Hons), M.A.

His research explores how social identity, bias, and multicultural ideologies impact teaching, learning, motivation, and intergroup interactions. He designs evaluation frameworks and investigates empathy's effects on intergroup power dynamics and psychological well-being. Recent publications examine topics like water rights, empathy in interpersonal settings, and multiculturalism's role in enhancing minority group agency.