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PhD Student

Sihan (Jen) Wang

2025

Headshot portrait of Sihan-Jen Wang smiling outdoors near gardens and buildings

Research Concentration

Educational Psychology

Research Interest

Motivational Beliefs, Self-Determination Theory, Education Practices

Advisor

Erika Patall

Bio

Sihan (Jen) Wang (she/her/hers) is a Ph.D. student in Educational Psychology at the University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of Education. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Duke University in 2023. Sihan is interested in investigating factors shaping students’ intrinsic motivation and learning outcomes, as well as effective practices to enhance them.