University of Virginia

Joanna Williams

Awarded Grants

Grant

Reducing Inequalities through Student Networks: Social Network Influences on Academic Engagement and Achievement

Can students’ peer networks be leveraged to reduce racial and ethnic inequalities in academic outcomes?
Patrick Tolan
University Of Virginia
2016 – 2022
Grant

Benefits and Challenges of Ethnic Diversity in Middle Schools: The Mediating Role of Peer Groups

Do ethnically diverse peer groups provide psychosocial and academic benefits to early adolescents?
Joanna Williams
University Of Virginia
2014 – 2020
$350,000

Articles & More

Blog Post

Yes, Your Research can Matter in the Real World

By bringing racial justice to the work I’m already doing, I can make it matter.
Joanna Williams
Yes, Your Research can Matter in the Real World

Joanna Williams is a PI on 1 grant and a co-PI on 1 grant to University of Virginia, and is an author on 1 blog post.

Bio
Joanna Williams is an associate professor at the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education.

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