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About Me

Skyler Louise Gin

I have always had a big heart for children and still do. Before moving to San Ramon, California, I lived much of my childhood in the heart of San Francisco, California, with my mother, father, and brother. Being in such a big city, I could explore many diversity and perspectives on life. What I learned growing up through being homeschooled and attending Chinese Day School I have placed into my studies. From having conversations at Italian coffee shops about the history of San Francisco to riding bikes to the Golden Gate Bridge to paint perspectives of the bridge, I experienced a different way of learning besides just the California School System. After moving to San Ramon in my later childhood, I became interested in psychology. Much more, I enjoyed learning about the entanglement of child development, culture, and psychology. From working in childcare centers to science museums, I knew my calling was to pursue a career in this study area.

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Currently, I am a Ph.D. student at Brown University. My research focuses on combining theories and methods from social psychology with those from developmental psychology to assist in understanding children and their parents’ formation of race/ethnic identity and how that may affect children’s learning in and out of school settings. I also lead projects focusing on early childhood interventions to eliminate the STEM gap for women of color. With the desire to become a professor, I fully intend to continue on a path of research, hoping to make academia inclusive and future research diverse.

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Outside of academia, I have many passions. I am a cycle and group fitness instructor at CORE cycle.fitness.lagree. I consistently strive to empower my clients and create inclusive atmospheres for everybody with any body. I also possess a love for Wine and hold a Level 2 WSET. I am now in training to become a certified wine expert (Level 3 WSET).

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Please explore my website to learn more about who I am, what I have experienced, and my particular passions.

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*Research Interests: Cognitive Development, Social Psychology, DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion), STEM Engagement, STEM Learning, Race/Ethnic Identity, Gender Identity, Intersectionality

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