Jacob Rode

Dr. Jacob Rode is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge, specializing in social psychology and sustainability. Previously, he served as an Instructional Assistant Professor of Psychology at Chapman University. His research focuses on the intersection of sustainability and social psychology, particularly examining climate change communication, environmental policy attitudes, and consumer behavior related to green products. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Irvine, and a BA from Johns Hopkins University.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, University of California, Irvine
• BA in Psychology, Johns Hopkins University

Research Interests:
His work investigates how psychological principles can inform sustainable practices, including bridging partisan divides on climate change, evaluating the impact of value-aligned messaging on green product adoption, and analyzing racial/ethnic differences in environmental regulation support among U.S. Republicans. He also explores experimental methods in education, such as comparing statistical software tools (R vs. SPSS) for undergraduate learning.

Advising & Grants:
No student advising or grant information is listed in the provided texts. His current role emphasizes teaching and research without explicit mention of funded projects.