Kristen Carter Elmore
Research Associate
Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research
Office
1201D MVR Hall
Biography
Kristen is the Assistant Director for the Program for Research on Youth Development and Engagement in the BCTR and the Community-Engaged Learning Coordinator for Cornell Human Ecology. Her work focuses on applied research and teaching that connects researchers, undergraduate students, and community partners, with a particular focus on partnerships that support educators in helping youth from all backgrounds succeed and thrive.
Research interests
My research examines the ways that social context and aspects of a person's identity interact and dynamically shape their moment to moment decision making about educational and health behaviors.