JeanMarie Bianchi

JeanMarie Bianchi is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona, affiliated with the Department of Psychology. As an Undergraduate Psychological Science Faculty Advisor, they focus on teaching and mentoring undergraduates while maintaining research interests in evolutionary psychology and human behavior.

• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Arizona (2016)
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri–St. Louis (2011)
• B.A. in Psychology and U.S. History, SUNY Albany (2009)

Their research explores how harsh and unpredictable environments shape cognitive, behavioral, and emotional strengths, with a focus on life history theory and resilience. Recent publications investigate topics like paternity uncertainty, social dominance reasoning, and interpersonal aggression.

At the University of Arizona, they teach courses ranging from introductory psychology to advanced research methods, including:

• PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology
• PSY 300 - Cognitive Neuroscience
• PSY 489 - History & Systems of Psychology
• PSY 230 - Psychological Measurement & Statistics