Professor of Education Psychology, University Faculty Scholar in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Science, and Department Head of Teacher Education and Learning Science at North Carolina State University
About
Dr. Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby is a professor of educational psychology and University Faculty Scholar in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at North Carolina State University. She also serves as the department's director of graduate programs and department head. Dr. DeCuir-Gunby's research interests include race and racial identity development, critical race theory, mixed methods research, and emotions in education.
Current Work:
Dr. DeCuir-Gunby's program of research focuses on three areas: (1) race and racial identity (including Critical Race Theory); (2) mixed methods research; and (3) emotions in education. She explores how issues of race and racism, often using a critical race theory lens, impact African Americans across the lifespan and in various educational contexts. Her current research examines African American students' and faculty members' experiences with racial microaggressions within college contexts.
Research Area Keyword(s):
Race, critical race theory, mixed methods, emotions
