Lauren Ruelens

Lauren Ruelens serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor in the College of Humanities & Sciences at an institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with contact address 4201 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Social Psychology from Tulane University (2019)
• MS in Social Psychology from Tulane University (2016)
• BSc in Psychology from the University of Toronto (2013)

Dr. Ruelens specializes in intergroup relations with emphasis on prejudice and discrimination against marginalized racial groups in the United States. Her research encompasses stereotyping dynamics, biased course evaluations in academic settings, and scholarship of teaching and learning methodologies. This work critically examines social identity frameworks and their impact on educational equity, contributing to evidence-based approaches for inclusive pedagogy in diverse classrooms.

Her scholarly contributions focus on bridging theoretical social psychology with practical educational applications, particularly through analyzing evaluation systems and developing anti-bias teaching strategies.