Ph. D. Student
Carleton University, Canada
Rachel Sharp, Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology at Carleton University, is an emerging scholar dedicated to advancing the understanding of socio-emotional health, bullying dynamics, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Her dissertation investigates how individual and contextual factors, such as classroom dynamics and school climate, influence bullying experiences in both integrated and segregated educational settings, with a particular focus on the perspectives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their caregivers, and teachers. Rachel's research aims to provide data-driven insights to inform prevention and intervention programs and policy-level improvements that promote inclusive and supportive environments.
In addition to her academic work, Rachel serves as the President of the Psychology Graduate Student Association (PGSA), where she fosters student engagement and community building. She has also facilitated workshops on data visualization and R programming, empowering students and researchers to translate complex data into meaningful insights. As a peer reviewer for the Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Rachel contributes to advancing the quality of research in her field.
Rachel's dedication to knowledge translation is evident in her involvement in projects such as text-mining participant feedback for toolkits to enhance well-being and inclusivity. Through her research, teaching, and community engagement, Rachel Sharp continues to make significant contributions to psychology and the broader academic community.