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Adam Pearson is a Professor of Psychological Science at Pomona College and a member of the graduate faculty at Claremont Graduate University's School of Social Science, Policy, and Evaluation. With Pomona since 2011, his research examines how group processes and intergroup dynamics shape environmental decision making and collective action. He has contributed to major syntheses by the U.S. National Academies, UN Environment Programme, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
- PhD in Psychology, Yale University
- Co-teaches Climate of Change, a cross-disciplinary seminar with climate scientist Lelia Hawkins
His research integrates social psychology with sustainability challenges, focusing on:
- Social psychology of climate change
- Intergroup relations in environmental policy
- Psychology of inequality and environmental inequities
- Behavioral science approaches to sustainability
- Prejudice and stereotyping in climate discourse
His recent publications analyze climate justice, equity messaging, and behavioral interventions across 63+ countries. Articles from American Psychologist, Nature Climate Change, and Current Opinion in Psychology highlight his leadership in behavioral solutions for climate policy.
- Fellow, Association for Psychological Science
- Fellow, Society for Personality and Social Psychology
- Early Career Achievement Award, APA Division 34
- Otto Klineberg Award, APA Division 9
- Action Teaching Award, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
- Morton Deutsch Award, International Society for Justice Research
As director of the Sustainability, Climate Change, & Inequality (SCI) Lab, Professor Pearson mentors students like Corinne Tsai (2023 Otto Klineberg Award co-recipient), Stella Favaro (Politeia Prize winner), and Kevin Hua (Columbia School of Business lab manager). His lab collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, featured in the U.S. Fifth National Climate Assessment and the IPCC’s AR6 report.
