Max Genecov Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Max Genecov Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Max Genecov is a Philadelphia-based clinical psychology Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania with a multidisciplinary academic and professional background spanning psychology, physics, astronomy, and journalism. His current research focuses on the stability of happiness and broader themes at the intersection of positive and clinical psychology. Alongside his academic work, he has built a parallel career as a freelance journalist, contributing articles to major publications including The New York Times, Grist, and Polygon, covering topics ranging from science to internet culture.
Before pursuing clinical psychology, Genecov was deeply involved in astrophysics research, working as a graduate student researcher at UC Berkeley where he focused on gamma-ray burst afterglow modelling and high-energy theory, contributing to scientific software and observational data analysis. His earlier academic journey includes a post-baccalaureate program in psychological science at UC Irvine and an undergraduate degree from Brown University, where he studied both Physics and English. At Brown, he conducted research in dark matter and solar physics, completed dual theses, and graduated with Phi Beta Kappa honors and Magna Cum Laude distinction. His experience also includes teaching astronomy and cosmology, as well as internships in solar physics and experimental physics labs. His skill set reflects a strong foundation in data analysis, programming, and scientific research, alongside creative and analytical writing.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Max Genecov |
| Location and Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Profession and Jobs | Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Candidate at University of Pennsylvania; Freelance Journalist; Former Graduate Student Researcher (UC Berkeley); Former Graduate Student Instructor (UC Berkeley); Post-Baccalaureate Researcher (UC Irvine); Physics Researcher (Brown University); Solar Physics Intern (High Altitude Observatory) |
| Gender and Sex | Male |
| Age and Date of Birth | |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American (Caucasian) |
| Education and School | University of Pennsylvania (PhD in Clinical Psychology, 2019–2025); University of California, Berkeley (PhD studies in Astronomy and Astrophysics, 2015–2017); Brown University (Sc.B. in Physics and English, 2011–2015, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa); UC Irvine (Post-Baccalaureate in Psychological Science, 2018–2019) |
| Relationships (Married, Dating, Sexuality) and Family | |
| Biography and More Details | Focuses on happiness and positive psychology research; published journalist for The New York Times, Grist, and Polygon; background in astrophysics including gamma-ray burst modelling and high-energy theory; contributed to LUX dark matter experiment and solar physics research; taught university-level astronomy and cosmology; skilled in Python, IDL, CAD/CAM, data analysis, and scientific computing; has experience analyzing telescope data (KAIT, Swift UVOT); interdisciplinary academic career bridging science and psychology |
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Max Genecov Jeopardy Results
| Monday, 23 March 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 6 Day Winnings of $162,203 Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Max Genecov Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Student Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Erin Howard Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Community Membership Facilitator Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC |