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Dr. Jenna Zucker is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville since 2019. She specializes in teaching development-focused courses and emphasizes fostering student belonging and real-world connections in her pedagogy. In 2022, she received the Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing her distinguished contributions to university teaching missions. Her research focuses on racial socialization in White families, adolescent development, and teacher attitudes, with a particular interest in how racial identity and school environments shape youth outcomes.
Zucker’s work bridges developmental psychology, education, and social psychology. She explores topics like parent-child communication about race, teacher beliefs about intelligence, and the impact of birth order on personality. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes student-centered approaches, with support from her department for innovative course design and new initiatives.
Her most notable award, the 2022 Early Career Faculty Award, underscores her commitment to pedagogical innovation and student engagement. While no grants or labs are explicitly mentioned, her research consistently addresses societal and educational equity through empirical studies on race, family dynamics, and educational practices.
