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Dr. Karen Givvin is an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), focusing on the intersection of psychology and education. Her research concentrates on teaching and learning methodologies, particularly how mathematics is taught and learned across various educational settings, from preschool to college. Givvin's extensive academic background includes a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA and multiple degrees in psychology. Over her career, she has taught a range of courses within the UCLA Psychology Department, including Psychology Education and Developmental Research Methods. Givvin has received several accolades for her teaching excellence, such as the UCLA Honors College Eugen Weber Award for Distinguished Collegium Teaching and the UCLA Psychology Department Distinguished Teaching Award. Her publications investigate fundamental aspects of student learning experiences, particularly focusing on challenges facing marginalized student groups in statistics and educational settings. Through her work, Givvin consistently seeks to enhance educational practices and promote equitable learning environments.
Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.