Grace Thompson

Graduate Tutoring Assistant; Purdue OWL

Counseling Psychology,
Educational Studies

About

Hello! My name is Grace Thompson, and I am a second-year student in the counseling psychology doctoral program. My research interests include morality, purpose, and sense of identity throughout career development. I am also interested in ADHD and autism assessment among women in the workforce.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Iowa State University, 2025

Career Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant: EDPS 315, Purdue University, 2025-2026
Graduate Tutoring Assistant: Purdue OWL, Purdue University, present

Research & Publications

My current research interests include vocational purpose and meaning-making, ADHD/ADHD assessment, and morality in relation to purpose.

Selected Publications

Deemer, E. D., Duhon, S. A., Kalu, N., Thompson, G. A., & Camargo, C. E. (2026). Will I be taken seriously? Time-varying relations between academic climate perceptions and STEM belonging among African American college students. Social Psychology of Education, 29, article 20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11218-026-10188-z

Advisor

Courses Typically Taught

EDPS 31500: Collaborative Leadership: Interpersonal Skills