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 uplifting and amplifying marginalized voices within educational spaces, equalizing educational opportunities for all. His research primarily focuses on how mentorship and culturally responsive teaching practices can enhance the academic experiences of marginalized youth. He is particularly interested in how these strategies promote interest in math and science, enhance student motivation and engagement, and ultimately lead to improved potential for educational and personal success.

• Escobedo, P., Moon, S., Moreno, K., Lin, J. C., Kwan, P. P., Flores, G. E., & Chavira, G. (2023). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sense of belonging and science outcomes among biomedical science students: A longitudinal study. Education Sciences, 13(6), 579.