Mentor: Dr. Tosen Nwadei
Assistant Professor
Project Description
I pursue research at the intersection of intergroup relations, stigma, (in)authenticity, and (in)equality. My existing research is primarily experimental, including field experiments, audit studies, and interventions, but I also leverage observational studies by collecting data from online sources or field settings. I take a fairly broad approach to explicating my work (i.e., psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, etc.), with the goal of producing better insights pertaining to inequality in general and racial inequality in particular. Projects this summer investigate racial inequity in the US and Canada across a number of domains, including but not limited to work, school, religious organizations, product markets, and society more generally. These may be especially good opportunities for students interested in social psychology, organizational behavior, IO psychology, consumer psychology, experimental methods, behavioral science, and related areas.
Mentorship Statement
Mentoring students is one of my favorite things about my job. I love seeing people grow in their experience and abilities. I also love seeing people accomplish things they thought they couldn’t. I provide lots of feedback and I’m very developmental in my work with students. If we work together, I’ll offer you clear directions, structure and deadlines, open communication throughout, and explain the “what” and “why” at every stage of the process. Looking forward to it!