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our latest news

New Article!

We are excited to share the publication of a new article by Brandon Dull, a PhD student at the DICE Lab, in collaboration with our Director, Dr. Onnie Rogers, and former DICE Lab Research Assistant, Jade Ross. Titled Learning (Not) to Know: Examining How White Ignorance Manifests and Functions in White Adolescents’ Racial Identity Narratives, this article has been published in Child Development. Congratulations!

New Publication

An article by Dr. Yerin Park, a postdoctoral fellow in the DICE Lab, in collaboration with Tufts University professor Sara K. Johnson, titled An Exploratory Investigation of Associations Between Personal and Social Identity Among White, Heterosexual, Cisgender Young Adults in the U.S, was recently published in Emerging Adulthood. Congratulations!

Dr. Demond Hill Joins Tufts University as an Assistant Professor!

Dr. Demond Hill, a postdoctoral scholar in the DICE lab, will be joining the faculty at Tufts University this upcoming Fall. He will be continuing his work and research at the intersection of emotion science, education, racial inequality, and well-being, as an Assistant Professor of Health Equity in the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development. Congratulations, Dr. Hill!

Dr. Rogers Featured in Netflix Documentary Series: Simone Biles Rising!

We are ecstatic to announce that our Director, Dr. Onnie Willis Rogers, is featured in the new Netflix documentary series about Simone Biles, Simone Biles Rising! Drawing from her unique experience as a former gymnast—UCLA’s first-ever NCAA all-around champion—and her expertise as a developmental psychologist, Dr. Rogers contributes to a powerful exploration of Biles’ journey, highlighting the intersection of race, gender, identity, stereotypes, community, and resilience in the sport. Watch Part 1 of the series now, and stay tuned for Simone Biles Rising Part 2, premiering on Oct. 25! Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Dr. Rogers!

New Article!

We are excited to share a new article by our Director, Dr. Onnie Rogers, in collaboration with former DICE Lab Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr. Moin Syed, and Dr. Dulce Wilkinson Westberg. Titled “I’m just a girl; not a white girl”: Early Adolescents Making Sense of Race and Gender Intersectionality and Identity,” this article has been published in the Journal of Adolescent Research. Congratulations to all the authors!

Dr. Yerrin Park joins the University of California, Berkeley as a Post-Doctoral Scholar!

Join us in congratulating Dr. Yerrin Park, a Post-Doc in the DICE Lab, on her new position at the University of California, Berkeley! Dr. Park will be working as a Post Doctoral Scholar in the Math & Physical Sciences (MPS) Diversity office. In her new role, Dr. Park will be working on initiatives and research aimed at supporting women graduate students and faculty members in the Physical Sciences. Congratulations Dr. Park!

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Brandon Dull and Amanda-Joy Wright Selected “Committee on Education Graduate Fellows”

We are delighted to share that two of our Ph.D. students, Brandon Dull and Amanda-Joy Wright have been selected for recognition as Committee on Education (COE) Graduate Fellows at the University of Chicago! As COE Fellows, they will join a distinguished and interdisciplinary group of Ph.D. students from across the University who are conducting innovative doctoral research in the field of education. Congratulations to both of you on receiving this prestigious honor!

Dr. Josiah Rosario Joins University of Michigan as a Postdoctoral Fellow!

The DICE Lab is thrilled to celebrate the continued success of our inaugural PhD graduate, Dr. Josiah Rosario! After completing his doctoral studies under Dr. Rogers’ mentorship, Josiah has now embarked on the next chapter of his academic career. He is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan, where he is working with Dr. Isis Settles as part of the Multiple Identity Intersections Lab on the NSF-funded CLIMBS UP project. Congratulations, Dr. Rosario!

New Publication

The article “Narratives of Racially/Ethnically Diverse Genderqueer & Non-binary Identities in the U.S. Context of Trans*normativity and Whiteness” has been recently published in Emerging Adulthood. Co-authored by Sarah Eisenman, a former research assistant at the DICE lab, and Dr. Onnie Rogers, our Principal Investigator, this article stems from Sarah’s thesis work conducted in 2022. Congratulations!

Kenya Tuttle is Awarded Forum for Theological Exploration Doctoral Fellowship!

DICE lab member, Kenya Tuttle, has been awarded a Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) Doctoral Fellow fellowship for Doctoral Students of African Descent! This fellowship aims to sustain current Ph.D. and Th.D. students of color through graduate school and into a vocation of teaching and scholarship. As such, it will support Kenya’s doctoral work at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Congratulations, Kenya!

Dr. Jones! PhD Graduation & New position at Kenyon

We are thrilled to share that Courtney Jones, a graduate student in the DICE lab, has graduated from her PhD program in Psychology at Northwestern University! We are so excited her and wish her the best as she starts her new position at Kenyon College. Congratulations Dr. Jones!

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Congratulations to Mehak and Karen!

Mehak Medan and Karen Becerra, masters students in the DICE lab, recently graduated from the Masters of Arts Program in Social Sciences (MAPSS). Karen’s thesis centered on the experiences and outcomes of historically underrepresented graduate students in higher education support programs. Mehak’s thesis explores how microsystems (families and peers) shape gender identity exploration within a racialized macrosystem.

Congratulations Mehak and Karen! We wish you the best of luck in your next steps!

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New Lab Manager + Summer RAs!

Join us in welcoming our new Lab Manager, Julianna, and our summer RAs, Joshita, Issac, and Precious. Welcome to the D.I.C.E. Lab!

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what we do

The Development of Identities and Cultural Environments (DICE) lab conducts research on the development of identities and intersectionality among children and adolescents in diverse cultural environments. Our various projects explore research-related questions such as:

“How do children understand what it means to be White, to be a boy, to be a Black girl? How do adolescents make sense of racial and gender stereotypes, and can we help them to resist or challenge these stereotypes? What are the consequences of youth identities for their psychosocial outcomes and academic pathways?”

DICE is currently conducting multiple research projects that investigate identity development and intersectionality in school settings.

Learn more about current projects!

who we are

The Development of Identities in Cultural Environments (DICE) lab is home to a diverse group of faculty members, graduate students, staff, and research assistants who bring prospect, collaboration, and leadership to The University of Chicago. We work together to help answer related-questions about the development of identities and intersectionality among children.

If you are interested in joining us for research opportunities with the DICE lab at UChicago, please fill out an inquiry here!

Dr. Onnie Rogers, Principal Investigator of the DICE lab, is a developmental psychologist and identity scholar whose research curiosities converge at the intersection of human development, diversity and equity, and education.

Join Our Team

Don’t be shy – If you are interested in joining us for research opportunities with the DICE Lab at The University of Chicago, please fill out an inquiry here!