
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
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Academic Background: Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Yale University (1998); M.A. in Psychology, Yale University (1994).
Research Interests: Stereotyping, prejudice, and diversity in STEM fields.
Appointments: Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2016–present); Director, Institute of Diversity Sciences (2018–present).
Awards: American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award (2020).
Publications: Articles in Psychological Science and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, including 'Diversity in STEM: A social psychological perspective' (2019).
Additional Contributions: Advisor to NSF on diversity initiatives; frequent speaker at national psychology conferences.