معرفی
Barbara Mellers is the I. George Heyman University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, with cross-appointments in the School of Arts and Sciences and the Wharton School. Her research focuses on judgment, decision processes, and behavioral decision theory. She leads the Good Judgment Project, aiming to improve geopolitical forecasting accuracy through experimental methods. Prior to UPenn, she was a professor at UC Berkeley.
Education:
- BA in Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
- PhD in Psychology, University of Illinois
Research Interests:
Mellers explores how context, emotions, and social factors influence decisions. Her work includes studying fairness perceptions, prediction accuracy, and the impact of cognitive biases. She advocates for practical applications of decision science, such as reforming legal sentencing and enhancing policy-making through better forecasting.
Awards and Recognition:
While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to forecasting and decision science have been widely recognized in academic circles.
Advising and Grants:
Mellers has advised numerous students and teams in forecasting and decision analysis. Her grants include funding for the Good Judgment Project and interdisciplinary collaborations with social scientists and computer scientists.
Labs and Teams:
She collaborates with the Wharton Behavioral Lab and the Penn Center for Behavioral Decision Research, fostering cross-disciplinary projects on judgment and decision-making.
