Audrey Michal

Audrey Michal is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan-Flint, specializing in decision-making processes, science communication, and public understanding of research. Her work explores how individuals interpret limited scientific information and apply it to personal and societal decisions.

• Education: University of Pennsylvania (neuroscience undergrad, transitioned to psychology), University of Illinois (grad school), University of Michigan (postdoc)
• Research Focus: Analyzes gaps between scientific evidence and lay interpretations, particularly how media simplification affects decision-making

Her recent presentation at the 2024 Psychonomic Society Annual Meeting highlighted how people overgeneralize findings from animal studies to human contexts. At UM-Flint, she emphasizes small-class teaching and collaborative research opportunities.

Michal actively seeks collaborations with students and faculty interested in evidence-based decision-making frameworks.