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Laura Wray-Lake is a Professor at the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in Social Welfare. Her research focuses on youth civic engagement, emphasizing adolescents' and young adults' roles as agents of societal change across local, national, and global contexts.
Education:
- Ph.D., Penn State University
Grounded in developmental psychology, her work examines how civic engagement evolves over time, influenced by culture, historical context, and social identity. She leads projects on youth activism and ageism, collaborating with organizations like the ACLU, and advocates for lowering the voting age through her involvement in the Vote16 Research Network.
Scientific Awards:
- Mid-Career Award for Research Excellence (2020), Society for Research on Adolescence
Dr. Wray-Lake’s research has been funded by prestigious entities such as the National Science Foundation, Templeton Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Haynes Foundation, and AmeriCorps. She is also an Associate Editor for the Journal of Research on Adolescence and co-edited a special series on dismantling systemic racism and oppression.
