E. G. Fredrick

E. G. Fredrick is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Marist College’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. They hold a PhD in Experimental Psychology from East Tennessee State University (2017), an MA from the same institution (2015), and a BS from Middle Tennessee State University (2012).

Education:

• PhD, Experimental Psychology, East Tennessee State University, 2017
• MA, Experimental Psychology, East Tennessee State University, 2015
• BS, Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2012

Research Interests: Their work focuses on stigma’s impact on minorities, particularly LGBTQ+ populations, exploring health disparities, stigma experiences, and protective factors. Key areas include queer/trans healthcare access, intersectional research methodology, and the influence of religious/spiritual contexts on identity development.

Key Research Themes:

• Queer and trans health care access and stigma
• Identity development and mental health linked to religious upbringing
• Campus experiences of LGBTQ+ students

Awards and Honors:

• Marist SGA Faculty of the Year (2022)
• Bisexual Foundation Scholarship (2016)
• APA Late-Breaking Poster Session First Place (2016)

Teaching and Advising: While no advisees are listed, their teaching emphasizes connecting psychological concepts to societal issues. They contribute to Marist’s Multicultural Social Justice Research initiatives and led a campus social justice leadership institute.

Professional Activities: Active in presenting at conferences like the APA and GLMA, focusing on topics such as transgender health, campus inclusivity, and allyship in religious contexts.