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Dr. Amy Hayes is an Associate Professor in the Psychology & Counseling Department at the University of Texas at Tyler. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin (2014), along with an M.A. and B.A. in related fields. Her research focuses on gender-differentiated pathways in occupational interests, STEM education, and the impact of gendered toys and social norms on childhood development. Dr. Hayes has been recognized with the 2019 University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award and is a Fellow of the UT Tyler Academy of Distinguished Teachers.
Education:
- Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, University of Texas at Austin (2014)
- M.A., Developmental Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
- B.A., Psychology and Sociology, Washington and Lee University
Research Interests: Dr. Hayes examines how gender stereotypes influence career aspirations, spatial play behaviors, and self-efficacy in STEM fields. Her work addresses topics such as the effects of gendered toys on children’s play, the role of schools in gender socialization, and pandemic impacts on work-family dynamics. She employs experimental methods, meta-analysis, and structural equation modeling in her studies.
Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, her extensive teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in human development, psychological statistics, and research methods. She advises students through honors programs and graduate-level coursework in psychology.
Labs/Teams: No specific labs or collaborative teams are mentioned, though her research likely involves interdisciplinary collaborations in developmental psychology and education.
