Welcome to the MOSAIC (Marginalization, Opportunities, and Strengths of Adolescents in Context) Lab!
Our lab studies how the social contexts surrounding adolescents shape their mental and physical health, educational outcomes, and overall development. Our research spans critical developmental periods from middle and high school through the transition to adulthood, allowing us to examine how various social, psychological, and physiological factors impact adolescents over time.
Using a multi-method approach that includes longitudinal surveys, in-depth interviews, and biological data collection, we aim to uncover the processes by which life experiences—from adversity to opportunity—get “under the skin” to impact adolescent health and well-being.
RECENT NEWS!
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- May 2025
- New policy brief out now highlighting ways to support students during the critical transition to high school!
- López, B. A., & Benner, A. D. (2025). Promoting students’ well-being during the transition to high school. The State Education Standard, 25(2), 28–33. https://www.nasbe.org/transitions/
- New policy brief out now highlighting ways to support students during the critical transition to high school!
- May 2025
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- April 2025
- Congratulations to our undergraduate RAs (Sharon Rong, Aseda Obuobisah, Mercy Okougbodu, Saumya Dandamuraju, Hannah Nguyen, Ria Arabandi, Carly May) for presenting at the CNS Undergraduate Research Forum!
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- February 2025
- Congratulations to Dr. Benner for receiving the College of Natural Sciences Mentoring Excellence Award!
- April 2025
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