Chase Sellers

Chase Sellers is a Research Fellow at Rice University, recognized for his work on race socialization and its intersections with child development and academic performance. He was recently awarded the TEX-E fellowship, highlighting his contributions to social and behavioral sciences.

• Academic rank: Research Fellow
• Institution: Rice University
• Key recognition: TEX-E fellowship

His research focuses on familial ethnic/racial socialization practices, exploring how these influence young children’s bonds, adolescents’ academic performance, and cultural identity formation. Studies span longitudinal analyses of socialization messages, measurement tool development for assessing racial identity in Black families, and contextual factors affecting intergenerational communication.

Scientific awards include:

• TEX-E fellowship

Publication trends indicate expertise in race socialization theories, ethnic heritage transmission, pain management in sickle cell disease, and educational psychology. Collaborative works emphasize methodological rigor and cultural competence in social science research.