Jennifer Eberhardt

Jennifer Eberhardt is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, holding additional roles as Morris M. Doyle Centennial Professor of Public Policy and William R. Kimball Professor at the Graduate School of Business. She investigates the intersection of race and crime, focusing on implicit bias in criminal justice and societal systems. Her work bridges social psychology with interdisciplinary collaborations, addressing racial disparities in policing, sentencing, and everyday interactions.

Education:

• Ph.D., Harvard University (1993)
• A.M., Harvard University (1990)
• B.A., University of Cincinnati (1987)

Research Interests:

• Racial bias in criminal justice
• Implicit bias and policing
• Stereotyping and mental representation
• Impact of racial imagery on societal outcomes

Awards:

• MacArthur Fellowship (2014) – Recognized for groundbreaking research on racial bias
• Inducted into the National Academy of Sciences (2017)

Key Collaborations:

• Consulted with police departments on reducing racial profiling
• Worked with platforms like Airbnb and Nextdoor to combat bias
• Partnered with Oakland Police Department on body camera data analysis

Public Engagement:

• Authored the book Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do (2019)
• Featured in media including NPR, BBC, and TIME Magazine