Links & Media
UT-Austin
Department of Educational Psychology
Human Development, Culture, and Learning Sciences
Dr. Muenks
Educational Psychology Faculty Profile
Affiliated Labs
Science of Learning and Metacognition Lab
Motivation & Self-Regulation Lab
Blogs & Op-Eds
Caps Won’t Fix Grade Inflation. Better Teaching Training Will. (Austin American-Statesman)
Beyond Behaviorism: Why Motivation Matters (Inside Higher Ed)
From Belief to Action: Making Growth Mindset Visible to Students (Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s Character in Context Blog)
Podcasts
Julie Sievers and Katherine Muenks (Discussing the Educational Psychologist article, “How Will I Be Graded? The Past, Present, and Future of Research on Grading Policies and Student Motivation in Secondary and Postsecondary Education”). (APA Division 15’s Emerging Research in Educational Psychology).
In The News
Teachers, Parents, or Peers: Who Motivates Students Most to Pursue STEM? (Dr. Muenks interviewed; June 2025). (Education Week)
Teens are Confident They Can Succeed in Class. Do Teachers Agree? (Dr. Muenks interviewed; June 2025). (Education Week)