Jessica Glazier

Jessica Glazier is an Assistant Professor in the Frances L. Hiatt School of Psychology at Clark University, Worcester, MA. She completed her Ph.D. and M.S. in Psychological Science at the University of Washington (2022 and 2019, respectively) and a B.A. in Psychology & Music from Albion College (2015). Her research focuses on challenging societal norms about social categories like gender, race, and sexual orientation, emphasizing inclusivity for marginalized groups such as transgender, multiracial, and asexual individuals. She employs methods from social, developmental, cognitive psychology, and interdisciplinary approaches like feminist and LGBT studies.

Research Interests

• Exploring how social categorization affects perceptions and experiences of individuals who defy traditional norms
• Examining consequences of gender/racial essentialism on prejudice and discrimination
• Investigating gender development in youth, including transgender and cisgender children
• Addressing statistical methodology limitations in psychological science

Recent Research Trends

Her 2024 work highlights challenges in LGBTIQ+ research inclusivity and examines gender attitudes across diverse children. Recent projects (2023–2024) emphasize statistical frameworks for meaningful inference, intersectionality in harassment perceptions, and the role of adult beliefs in shaping children’s identity autonomy. Earlier studies (2019–2022) established foundational insights into gender categorization mechanisms and transgender children’s developmental similarities to cisgender peers.

Teaching & Mentoring

Teaches Advanced Social Psychology (PHD) and Statistics (undergraduate), prioritizing student learning through dedicated skill-building sessions. Mentored research assistants (e.g., Liza Moore, Martina Khurana) and supervised Elizabeth Abel’s honors project on race and gender essentialism. Actively supports early-career researchers via peer mentoring programs.

Labs & Collaborations

Conducts research within Clark University’s Frances L. Hiatt School of Psychology lab environments, collaborating with institutions like Northeastern University and international teams on child development and social categorization projects.