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Mai Grundmann is a Research Associate and Doctoral Researcher at FernUniversität in Hagen, affiliated with the CATALPA Research Center. She serves as deputy representative for junior researchers in CATALPA's management team and contributes to the Stereotype Threat research group and DECIDE-Diversity project. Her work bridges basic psychology research with practical applications in distance education.
Education:
- MSc in Research-Oriented Psychology, University of Cologne (2023)
- BSc in Psychology, University of Heidelberg (2020)
Research Interests: She investigates the impact of choice opportunities on basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness) in distance-learning students. Her focus includes stereotype dynamics, diversity factors, decision-making effects, and educational equity. She aims to optimize learning environments for diverse student populations through empirical studies.
Publications (2024): Recent conference presentations analyze student diversity, choice autonomy, and psychological needs in higher education. Topics consistently emphasize practical strategies for enhancing motivation and inclusion in distance-learning and workplace contexts. Cross-cutting themes include stereotype mitigation and need-supportive educational design.
Projects & Teams: She collaborates in the Stereotype Threat group and DECIDE-Diversity project, working with interdisciplinary experts at CATALPA to translate research into scalable educational solutions.
