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Sara Abercrombie serves as Professor and Chair of the Educational Psychology Department within the College of Education at Northern Arizona University. Her leadership position and active research profile demonstrate her significant contributions to the field of educational psychology.
Dr. Abercrombie's research focuses on academic risk taking, seductive details in learning materials, achievement goal orientation, and educational environments. Her work examines how different instructional approaches affect learning outcomes, with particular attention to risk-taking behaviors in academic contexts and the impact of visual design elements on student comprehension and retention. She has developed expertise in cognitive learning sciences and their application to educational practice, with connections to climate adaptation education and teacher preparation programs.
Her publication record shows consistent scholarly activity from 2013 through 2025, with recent work spanning educational technology, climate adaptation leadership training, academic risk taking across disciplines, and inclusive education practices for transgender youth. Her research demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between cognitive psychology, educational practice, and social justice issues in schooling.
Dr. Abercrombie actively collaborates with researchers across disciplines, including Stuart, Aslan, and Souther, working at the intersection of educational psychology and environmental sustainability. Her work on community-engaged climate adaptation reflects her commitment to applying educational psychology principles to real-world challenges.
She has made significant contributions to teacher education, particularly in preparing educators for dual language classrooms serving Diné (Navajo) communities, demonstrating her commitment to culturally responsive teaching practices and indigenous language revitalization efforts.
