Chiarella, Maria Carla

Education:

• B.A.: Central College, Pella, IA
• M.S., Ph.D.: Colorado State University

Specific Research Interests:

• Identity development in childhood through emerging adulthood with emphasis on socio-cultural (i.e., gender and ethnicity) and socio-emotional (i.e., interpersonal relationships and emotional regulation) influences.
• Active learning (service learning, practicums, and study abroad) experiences effects on student comprehension of academic material and attitudes toward diversity.