Shannon McCoy

Shannon McCoy serves as an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Maine, based in 358 Williams Hall. Her academic affiliation falls under the Psychological Sciences program within the Department of Psychology, which offers undergraduate and graduate specializations in Social Psychology and Cognitive and Biological Psychology.

Her research focuses on the social psychological dimensions of self-concept, social identity formation, and the psychological impacts of social stigma. Dr. McCoy's work examines how individuals navigate identity within group contexts and how stigmatization affects cognitive and emotional processes across diverse populations.

Regarding graduate mentorship, Dr. McCoy has explicitly stated she will not recruit new graduate students for the Fall 2025 semester. Her faculty role includes teaching responsibilities within the Psychology curriculum and participation in the university's Psychological Services Center initiatives.