April Vollmer
Biography
April (she/her) is a first-year doctoral student studying Developmental Science under the mentorship of Dr. Olivenne Skinner. She has a M.A. in Psychological Sciences from Northern Arizona University and a B.S. of Psychology and Spanish from the University of Denver. She completed courses as an international student at both the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica in Heredia, Costa Rica and Universidad Internacional Menéndez y Pelayo in Santander, Spain.
Education
M.A. Psychological Sciences
B.S. Psychology & Spanish
Areas of Expertise
- Adolescent identity and academic development.
- Gender and gender identity development.
Research Focus
April uses ecological system theories to study adolescent identity and academic development to address and advocate for positive youth development in underserved populations.
Courses Taught
PSY 3250 - Psychology of Gender (Spring/Summer 2024)
Honors and Awards
- 2023 National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA) Diversity Scholars Travel
- 2023 National Hispanic Science Network (NHSN) Travel Award
- 2023 Western Psychological Association Travel Award
Publications
- Jenson, R., Lee, M., Hughes, A., Vollmer, A., & Maroushek, E. (2024). Effective inclusion practices for neurodiverse children and adolescents in informal STEM learning: A systematic review. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 19(2). https://rdsjournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1271