Omar Ruvalcaba
Associate Professor
Faculty - Psychology
Brief Biography
I specialize in researching the experiences of first-generation university students from diverse immigrant . I focus on the barriers these students encounter in STEM fields, including psychology, engineering, and computer science. My work also extends to the experiences of first-generation graduate students and faculty, particularly issues that affect their mental health and career pursuits. In the second strand of my work, I explore the mental health outcomes, challenges, and strategies of these students, including those who are undocumented. Additionally, I delve into technology-related issues, examining topics such as sexual harassment in online gaming, women’s experiences in eSports, and bias in Artificial Intelligence.
To summarize, I do work on equity, first-gen immigrants, first-gen students, and technology.
Education
- Ph.D. 2015, University of California Santa Cruz
- M.S. 2009, University of California Santa Cruz
- B.A. 2006, University of California Los Angeles
Research
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