Susan Joslyn

Susan Joslyn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. As a cognitive psychologist, her research examines decision-making under uncertainty in contexts like severe weather, climate change, and medical treatment. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical psychology with real-world applications in communication practices.

Dr. Joslyn's research interests focus on cognitive mechanisms in uncertainty-based decision-making, including:

• Impact of communication formats on understanding and trust
• Numeric likelihood interpretation by non-experts
• Climate change messaging and political ideology
• Practical applications in weather forecasting and medical contexts

She has received significant recognition including:

• New Investigator Award from the American Psychological Association (1999)
• Best Paper Award from the American Psychological Association (2012)

Professor Joslyn serves on the Pacific Northwest Integrated Weather Team and advises the Alliance for Integrative Approaches to Extreme Weather Events, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration between behavioral science and meteorology.