Nick Camp

Nick Camp is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Studies at the University of Michigan, with a courtesy appointment in Psychology. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University (2009) and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Stanford University (2018). His research focuses on the social psychology of racial inequality, particularly examining police-citizen interactions and their implications for institutional trust. By analyzing body-worn camera footage, surveys, and experimental methods, he explores how routine encounters shape racial disparities in policing. Camp argues for targeted training to improve officer communication and reduce inequities in law enforcement practices.

His work bridges organizational behavior, sociology, and cognitive science, with a focus on translating findings into actionable policy recommendations. Current projects include leveraging AI-driven natural language processing to monitor policing at scale, and studying how physical environments impact workplace well-being through mixed-methods approaches. Camp’s research has been featured in prominent outlets, emphasizing the urgency of addressing systemic biases in public institutions.

Education:

• B.A. in Psychology, Columbia University, 2009
• Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Stanford University, 2018

Lab Team: Includes Lab Manager Ara Jo (arajo@umich.edu). Camp’s work integrates interdisciplinary perspectives to address pressing societal challenges, with grants focusing on policing reform and organizational equity initiatives.