Matt Giani

Matt Giani is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, with additional affiliation at the Texas Behavioral Science Policy Institute (TxBSPI). His work bridges sociology and educational policy, focusing on equity in postsecondary access, with particular emphasis on low-income students.

• Education: Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Planning, The University of Texas at Austin
• Expertise: Quantitative methods, causal inference, longitudinal data analysis

Research Themes: Matt’s research explores how educational policies and interventions affect social mobility, particularly in dual enrollment, career and technical education (CTE), and community college transfer pathways. His recent articles highlight credit transfer barriers, CTE policy implementation, and financial certainty interventions for admissions.

Methodological Strengths: He leverages national and statewide longitudinal datasets (e.g., Education Research Center at UT Austin) to evaluate the long-term impacts of educational reforms. His funding sources include competitive grants from the National Science Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.