معرفی
Emily Hangen is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology, Philosophy, and Neuroscience department at State University of New York at Brockport (SUNY Brockport), where she teaches courses including Principles of Psychology, Social Psychology, and Introduction to Statistics. She also serves as an Instructor at the Harvard Extension School, demonstrating her commitment to education across multiple institutions.
Dr. Hangen's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Social-Personality Psychology from the University of Rochester (2019)
- M.A. in Social-Personality Psychology with a Certificate in Quantitative Psychology from the University of Rochester (2016)
- B.A. in Psychology with Honors from the University of Chicago (2013)
Her research program focuses on how social contexts impact college students' motivation, emotions, and performance, grounded in achievement goal theory and the biopsychosocial model of challenge and threat. Dr. Hangen specifically examines how approach and avoidance motivation is affected by competing against others, the stress of being evaluated by others, and when facing racial and gender stereotypes and expectations from others. Her work aims to provide empirically-validated interventions that facilitate optimal student motivation, with particular attention to stress reappraisal techniques that help students transform anxiety into performance-enhancing energy.
Analysis of Dr. Hangen's publication record reveals a strong focus on achievement motivation, stress responses, and educational interventions. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in educational settings. The research shows an evolving trajectory from foundational work on achievement goals to innovative stress reappraisal interventions that have demonstrated efficacy in improving student performance. Her recent work has expanded to include parental expectations (HEAP scale development), gender differences in stress response, and interdisciplinary approaches to educational psychology.
Dr. Hangen's scientific achievements include:
- Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull University Fellow
- Teaching-as-Research Fellow
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow
As an award-winning educator, Dr. Hangen's teaching philosophy is guided by three aims: facilitating student autonomous and approach-oriented motivation, encouraging mastery of material and long-term learning, and fostering a learning environment that sparks interest and is inclusive. Her research has been supported by competitive grants including the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, demonstrating her ability to secure external funding for her innovative work on student motivation and performance.
Dr. Hangen's research contributes to the development of practical interventions that help students navigate academic challenges. Her work on the HEAP scale provides educators with a valuable tool for understanding how different types of parental expectations affect student outcomes. Additionally, her stress reappraisal materials have been implemented in classroom settings with demonstrated positive effects on student performance.
