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Cassandra Crone is a non-binary Lecturer and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Macquarie University's School of Psychological Sciences. Their research integrates social psychology with virtual reality, focusing on equity, gender identity, and bias reduction. They hold degrees including a Master of Research in Psychology and dual Bachelor degrees in Human Sciences and Contemporary Dance Performance.
Education:
- Master of Research, Psychology (Macquarie University, 2022)
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (2020)
- Bachelor of Human Sciences (Human Movement) (Macquarie University, 2019)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Dance Performance, Honours) (2011)
Research Interests: Gender, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, virtual embodiment, computational social science, and DEI frameworks. Key projects include VR-based studies on reducing bias against transgender/non-binary individuals and investigating intergroup dynamics through embodied interactions.
Awards:
- 2024 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Education Award (Highly Commended)
- Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy recognitions (2021–2022)
Teaching & Leadership: Teaches Advanced Social Psychology and guest lectures on VR and human-machine interaction. Advocates for inclusive pedagogy, emphasizing DEI integration in classroom practices.
