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Dr. Abigail A. Baird is Professor of Psychological Science at Vassar College, holding the Arnhold Family Chair. Her research investigates adolescent brain development, exploring how social, emotional, and cognitive factors shape the transition to adulthood. With degrees from Vassar, Boston University, and Harvard, she aims to inform psychopathology prevention and legal/educational policy.
Her studies use fMRI to examine moral reasoning, relational aggression, and school violence correlates. Publications analyze neural correlates of ethical decision-making in teens and institutional factors in mass shootings. Her 2021 Audible Original 'Welcome to Your Teenager's Brain' distills developmental neuroscience for public audiences.
Baird teaches courses including Introduction to Psychological Science and Topics in Physiological Psychology. While specific awards aren't listed, her media engagements (BBC, Rolling Stone) highlight policy impact. Research addresses cognitive control mechanisms in social behavior and juvenile justice applications.
