Dr. Jessica Cundiff

Biography

Dr. Cundiff earned a B.A. in Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a dual Ph.D. in Social Psychology and Women’s Studies at Penn State University. She teaches courses in the I/O Master’s program, as well as undergraduate courses in Social Psychology, Social Influence, and General Psychology. Her research focuses on the psychological processes that contribute to social inequality, with an emphasis on subtle forms of bias – biases that are often unintentional and seemingly minor, yet consequential. Her work aims to educate about subtle bias and develop strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion, particularly in STEM fields. She is eager to involve students in research – please contact her if you are interested in getting involved in social psychology research as a volunteer in her lab. 2013 PhD, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Majors: Social Psychology and Women’s Studies Doctoral Thesis: Communicating Non-Normative Status through Asymmetrical Gender-Marking: Consequences and Implications Advisor: Dr. Theresa Vescio 2009 M.S., The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Social Psychology Master’s Thesis: The Role of Stereotype Endorsement in Attributing Outcomes to Discrimination Advisor: Dr. Theresa Vescio 2006 B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX (High Honors, Phi Beta Kappa) Major: Psychology Honors Thesis: Adolescents’ Perceptions of Discrimination Advisor: Dr. Rebecca Bigler

Research Interest

Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination; subtle forms of bias; social identity threat; strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion; psychology of gender.