Kyle Moreno

Kyle Moreno (he/him/his) is a Ph.D. student and NSF Graduate Research Fellow in the Education program at USC Rossier School of Education. Before his academic journey at USC, Kyle attended California State University Bakersfield, where he received his B.A. in Psychology. Shortly after, he attended California State University Northridge, where he received his M.A. in Psychological Science.

Kyle is committed to advancing educational equity by examining how teachers and faculty shape STEM pathways for marginalized youth. He studies how instructional practices and mentoring influence students’ experiences in math and science. He is particularly interested in how these practices support engagement, motivation, and access to STEM education.