Courtney Gosnell

Courtney Gosnell is an Associate Professor and Assistant Chairperson in the Department of Psychology at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University. She has been a faculty member since 2016 and also serves as the Director of the Undergraduate Psychology Program at the Pleasantville campus. Her academic work bridges research, teaching, and mentorship in social and relationship psychology.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Clemson University
• PhD in Social Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara (2013)

Her research focuses on close relationships, particularly how individuals balance personal goals with relational needs. She explores social support, capitalization of positive events, and motivational influences on perceptions within romantic, familial, and friendship bonds. Using diverse methods such as experiments, daily diaries, and longitudinal designs, her work contributes to understanding emotional well-being and interpersonal functioning.

Her recent publications (2022–2024) reflect a strong trend in collaborative, cross-cultural, and methodologically rigorous research. Topics include global help-seeking behavior, pandemic-related coping, and large-scale replication efforts. These works highlight her engagement with contemporary issues in psychology, including open science and multicultural validity.

Scientific Contributions:

• Published in Current Psychology, Social and Personality Psychology Compass, and Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research
• Involved in multi-site studies like Many Labs 4
• Focus on methodological diversity and student-involved research

Dr. Gosnell is deeply committed to student development, regularly mentoring undergraduates in research and teaching core courses such as Social Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Research Methods. She leads a research lab that integrates student scholars into ongoing projects, fostering hands-on learning and professional growth. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her collaborative output and leadership roles suggest active funding and recognition within the academic community.