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Rebecca Alder

PhD Student, Psychological Sciences


Rebecca is a fourth year PhD student in Psychological Sciences, working with Dr. Bethany Rittle-Johnson. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2018 with a B.A. in psychology and cognitive science. After graduation, she worked under Dr. Nora Newcombe at Temple University. She is interested in mathematical problem solving, motivation, and metacognition. Outside of the lab, Rebecca enjoys playing volleyball, solving puzzles, and cooking.