Brian Bowdle

Brian Bowdle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Grand Valley State University. He holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and M.A. and Ph.D. from Northwestern University. His research focuses on psycholinguistics, particularly the comprehension and production of metaphor, and explores intersections between cognitive psychology, moral/political psychology, and evolutionary-cultural dynamics.

• Education: B.A. (University of Michigan), M.A./Ph.D. (Northwestern University)

Research Trends: Recent publications analyze metaphor comprehension through structure-mapping, cross-cultural social hierarchies, and metaphorical schemas in economic contexts. His work spans psycholinguistics, cognitive science, and interdisciplinary applications.

• Scientific Awards: Pew Teaching Excellence Award (2022)