Erin R. Hahn

Dr. Erin R. Hahn is Professor and Department Chair of Psychology at Furman University. She earned her Ph.D. in Cognitive Development from Carnegie Mellon University and joined Furman in 2005. Her research explores developmental psychology with emphasis on environmental stewardship, moral judgments in children, and cognitive-linguistic development.

Hahn's research integrates cognitive development and environmental psychology, examining how children perceive environmental ethics and develop language-action associations. Her work on childhood dietary awareness and climate change bridges psychological science with sustainability education.

She directs the Furman-SC LEND undergraduate pipeline program, which provides training in developmental disabilities. Her international teaching includes programs in Africa, India, and Denmark.

Awards:

• Alester G. Furman Award for Meritorious Advising (2018)

She mentors undergraduate research and leads initiatives connecting psychological science with environmental education and disability advocacy.