Mac Clapper is a current PhD graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin. They are housed in the Psychology department and the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. They graduated with their BA in Psychology and English from UT Austin in May 2021. Their research interests include authenticity, identity, education, experiences of stress, and learning. Their current work focuses on practical psychology, where they have helped create, adapt, and implement interventions across numerous fields. They have worked in labs in education, psychology, and population research departments. Because of this, they value the importance of interdisciplinary work. In addition to their research, Mac is passionate about teaching and mentorship, serving as a psychology graduate mentor and TA. Mac likes to do fiber arts, cook, and write in their free time.