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Dr. Faheemah Mustafaa is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of California, Davis. She holds affiliate membership in the Human Development Graduate Group and serves as Principal Investigator (PI) for a project focused on Black girls’ well-being in California, and Co-PI on a $2.4M NSF grant studying Black girls and college women in culturally-relevant robotics and engineering leadership programs. Previously, she held postdoctoral positions at UC Berkeley (Social-Personality Psychology) and Vanderbilt University (Teaching and Learning). She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Michigan’s Combined Program in Education and Psychology.
Education:
- Ph.D. and M.A. in Combined Program in Education and Psychology, University of Michigan
- Bachelor’s degree (not specified) from Florida State University (implied by teaching career)
Her research focuses on culturally relevant pedagogy, Black girls’ educational experiences, and STEM equity. Key themes include racial identity development, teacher expectations, and community empowerment. Dr. Mustafaa has published extensively on topics such as Black educators’ pedagogical frameworks, health disparities, and academic persistence in STEM fields.
Grants & Projects:
- $2.4M NSF grant (Co-PI) for robotics/engineering leadership programs
- PI of Black girls’ well-being initiative in California
Her advising focuses on mentoring doctoral students in education and human development. She actively collaborates with schools and communities to bridge research-practice gaps, particularly in early adolescence education and culturally responsive teaching strategies.
