Dr. Ananya Tiwari, an assistant professor in Educational Psychology and ACES faculty fellow, focuses on the intersection of educational psychology, cross-cultural psychology, and evaluation. Her work emphasizes the sense of belonging, social and emotional development, educational technology, artificial intelligence, and international development. She explores how identities, social structures, and experiences influence the sense of belonging among marginalized communities and evaluates the impact of policies and programs aimed at enhancing this belonging. Previously, as a GRID student, Dr. Tiwari was honored with two WGGP Fellowships, recognizing her contributions and potential in her field of study. Click here to view the complete interview .