
Creating a Kinder Campus—Together
The Kind Cats team brings kindness to life through research-based initiatives, campus events, and everyday connection. Learn more about their work and how to get involved.
Student Research in Action

Science City at the Tucson Festival of Books
Overview
SciKind students shared hands-on activities and research with the public at Science City, sparking conversations about how kindness supports health, learning, and community.
Highlights
- Interactive demos on kindness, connection, and well-being
- Student-led explanations of the science behind kind behavior
- Take-home tools for practicing everyday kindness

Frances McClelland Institute Student Poster Session
Overview
The Student Poster Showcase is an annual event hosted by the Frances McClelland Institute, where graduate and undergraduate students present research focused on improving the lives of children, youth, and families. The Kind Cats Team shared their project highlighting how kindness can be applied to create real-world impact—across relationships, schools, workplaces, and communities.
Highlights
- Research posters with applied recommendations
- Faculty feedback and peer networking
- Opportunities to join ongoing projects
Kind Cats VIP Team







Maxima Neijmeijer
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Pronouns: She, her, her


