Susan Riemer Sacks

Susan Riemer Sacks is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Barnard College and a Professor of Education Emerita. She joined the Barnard faculty in 1971 and teaches courses such as Pedagogy for Higher Education in Psychology and Adolescent Psychology. Her office is located in 404 Milbank Hall, with regular office hours on Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:00 PM.

Education:

• Postdoc in Group Psychotherapy, New York University
• Ph.D. in Psychology, Columbia University
• M.A. in Psychology, Case Western Reserve University
• B.A. in English and History, Northwestern University

Research Interests: Dr. Sacks focuses on gender dynamics, adolescent development, and urban education. Her work examines transitions in identity and roles, such as girls becoming teachers or pre-teens evolving into adolescents. She currently investigates attitudes toward science among girls and boys in classroom settings. She has contributed to establishing programs like the Barnard Education Department and the Barnard Center for Research on Women.

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