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Emily Fisher is an Associate Professor of Psychological Science and Chair of the Department of Psychological Science at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She joined the faculty in 2011 and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin. Her academic work centers on understanding social processes related to stereotyping, prejudice, political psychology, and motivated cognition.
- Institution: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- School: School of Humanities and Sciences
- Department: Psychological Science
- Position: Associate Professor and Department Chair
Her research explores how social capital, political identity, and cognitive motivations shape intergroup attitudes and community engagement. She has published extensively on topics such as authoritarianism, political polarization, and science education, often in collaboration with scholars like Craig Federico and Geoffrey Borgida. Her work appears in journals such as Political Psychology, Journal of Social Issues, and Community Development.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on political psychology and intergroup dynamics, particularly examining how values, norms, and cognitive styles influence attitudes toward political groups, immigrants, and sexual minorities. Her research integrates experimental and survey methods to explore the psychological underpinnings of political behavior and social cohesion.
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Emily Fisher advises students in psychological science and teaches courses ranging from introductory psychology to advanced research methods in social psychology. She has contributed to science education through research on motivated reasoning in geoscience learning. She is actively involved in her department and institution as chair, indicating leadership and ongoing scholarly engagement.
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