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Cristina Zepeda is an academic researcher and educator focused on improving student learning through the study of metacognition, motivation, and instructional techniques. She leads the Advancing Learning Lab, where her research explores self-regulated learning, classroom practices, and the impact of feedback and motivation on learning transfer. Her work bridges cognitive psychology and education, with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and mentorship.
Her research is organized into key strands:
- Student & Teacher Practices: Investigating how metacognitive and motivational strategies are used in classrooms and how students perceive feedback.
- Self-Regulated Learning: Examining the causal dynamics between metacognition and motivation over time.
- Instructional Techniques: Identifying effective teaching methods that enhance learning and motivation.
Cristina is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. As the first Latina in her family to earn a doctorate, she actively mentors underrepresented scholars and contributes to outreach and academic preparation programs. She has taught at institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh and Washington University, where she has been praised for her supportive and empowering teaching style.
She has presented her work at conferences such as Psychonomics (2017), and maintains a scholarly presence via her ORCID profile (0000-0001-8081-5805). Her mentorship is highly regarded, with mentees noting her encouragement in pursuing advanced academic and professional goals.
She is involved in creating inclusive learning environments and has developed courses and workshops to support underrepresented students in psychological sciences and higher education.
