Janet B. Ruscher

Janet B. Ruscher is Professor of Psychology at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering. Her research examines stereotyping, prejudice in communication, and hate speech dynamics using experimental social psychology methods.

Education includes Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts-Amherst (1991).

Research investigates linguistic expressions of bias, metaphor effects on dehumanization, confrontation strategies for prejudice, and social-cognitive aspects of hate speech. Current work explores political communication biases and online hate speech moderation.

• Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Teaching Fellow
• Lavin-Bernick Faculty Grant
• Honor's Professor of the Year
• Distinguished Service Award

Extensive graduate training experience with 25 chaired dissertations. Teaches courses in social cognition, prejudice, and research methods.