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Maximillian
Soares Miehlstein

2024 Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
for Graduate Teaching Assistants

Maximillian Soares Miehlstein

Maximillian Soares Miehlstein is a graduate student in the Department of Psychology. His research focuses on the influence of having a minoritized identity on social cognition. As a graduate assistant for Human Development and Family Studies 380L: Research Methodology Lab, Soares Miehlstein has guided students through semester-long research projects, advising them on topic conceptualization, survey development, data analysis and interpretation of their results. Additionally, he has served as a teaching assistant for PSY 225: Statistical Techniques for the past five semesters, where he is dedicated to helping students grasp foundational statistical concepts. Inspired by seeing students succeed, Soares Miehlstein prioritizes creating engaging and student-centered learning materials. He is committed to incorporating diversity and inclusion into course curriculum whenever possible, ensuring that various perspectives and experiences are represented in the teaching materials and discussions. As he prepares to teach his own courses, Soares Miehlstein is eager to further develop his skills to maximize students’ learning potential while fostering an inclusive learning environment.

2024 Faculty Awardees