Tracie Blumentritt

Tracie Blumentritt is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL), where she has been since 2009 after progressing from Assistant Professor (2001–2009) and Associate Professor (2005–2009). She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Individual Differences from the University of Houston and a B.S. in Psychology & Political Science from Rice University. Her research focuses on Developmental & Educational Psychology, Psychometrics, Behavior Genetics, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dr. Blumentritt teaches undergraduate courses such as Introductory Psychology, Lifespan Development, and Genes and Behavior, as well as graduate courses like Psychometrics and Appraisal Techniques. Her professional history includes adjunct roles at Chapman University and Antelope Valley College, alongside psychoeducational consulting. Her research spans psychometric analysis, developmental psychology, and cultural factors in mental health assessment, with a strong emphasis on Mexican American youth populations.

Her publications explore topics like parent-child dynamics in divorcing families, cross-ethnic prejudice replication, and the psychometric properties of clinical inventories. She has contributed to encyclopedias on research design and educational psychology, reflecting her expertise in methodological rigor. Despite no listed awards, her extensive teaching and research contributions highlight her dedication to academic excellence.

Her advising and grants narrative is centered on her long-term teaching and research mentorship at UWL, though specific grants are not detailed. She is affiliated with UWL’s Psychology Department and organizations like the American Psychological Association and the American Educational Research Association.