In the Social Perception and Cognition lab, we examine how subtle patterns people encounter every day can reinforce and even challenge social inequities.  We integrate social cognition, vision science, and developmental methods to answer questions about the maintenance of power differences among social groups.  We draw on various approaches with the goal of designing research questions so that they contribute to scientific knowledge and have clear, broad social benefits.  Click the links above to learn more about the lab and how you can get involved.

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Note: I will not review PhD applications for the upcoming cycle (start date of Fall 2026), but I encourage you to check out my colleagues Lowell Gaertner (self and social identity) and Jeff Larsen (emotion) who will be recruiting next year. Check out more info about the program and Knoxville here.

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