Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips is a Professor at the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), where he has served since 2008. He previously worked as an educational researcher at McREL, contributing to state- and federally-funded projects.

• Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology & Educational Technology from Michigan State University
• Current roles: Member of curriculum committees and UNC Institutional Review Board (IRB) since 2014

Research Interests

• Psychology of interest and its connection to instructional practices
• Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) applications in studying student motivation
• STEM educational pathways and social-cognitive factors for underrepresented populations
• Adaptive ecological momentary interventions (EMI) for at-risk college students
• Grantwriting and evidence-based educational policy development

Recent Publications focus on marijuana use impacts on academic success, flipped learning models in chemistry education, and problem-based learning efficacy. His work employs EMA technology and examines motivational dynamics in educational settings.

Scientific Awards and Grants

• 2016-2019: NSF grants for flipped classroom research in chemistry education
• 2016-2019: NIH/NIDA grant on marijuana use dynamics in college students