AMY O. SALTER, PHD

Honored as a former Atlanta Urban Teacher Resident (AUTR) for 5 years, I am committed to advancing the understanding the psychological experiences of learners (PK-16) in STEM learning contexts and/or mentoring-like relationships, and improving the academic trajectories of students who experience marginalization (e.g., girls, low-income students, racial/ethnic minorities), particularly through critical, culturally responsive, and equitable frameworks (e.g., mentoring interactions).

"Don't let other people's limited imaginations, limit your dreams"

-Mae Jemison

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

What I’ve Learned

PHD

Georgia State University

2013-2019

Educational Psychology

Dissertation Chair: Maggie Renken, PhD

MAT

Georgia State University

2012-2013

Masters of Arts in Teaching. Concentration in Science Education

Mentor: Ollie Manley, PhD

BS, BA

Howard University

2007-2011

Bachelors of Science in Biology. Minor in Chemistry.

Bachelors of Arts in Sociology.

Mentor: Tariqah Nurriddin, PhD

About Me

I received my Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at Georgia State University and Master’s of Arts in Teaching (Science) at Georgia State University. However, my foundation at Howard University solidified my commitment to serving underrepresented groups. At Howard, I earned Bachelor’s degrees in both Biology and Sociology and focused my research on conceptual science knowledge and the societal influences on access among underrepresented groups. Currently, I am researching the personal factors influencing STEM students' academic behaviors, STEM mentorship, and acquisition of scientific knowledge through a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Morehouse College. It through this platform that I organize and manage a team of 7 graduate and undergraduate student researchers from Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University.

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