John S. Shaw

John S. Shaw is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Lafayette College. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles and a J.D. from Stanford Law School. Before academia, he practiced criminal law for nine years as a prosecutor and public defender, experiences he integrates into his teaching and research. His research focuses on eyewitness memory, confidence in legal contexts, and societal attitudes toward genetic testing. He is affiliated with Lafayette College's Psychology program, located in Oechsle Hall, and can be reached at shawj@lafayette.edu.

• Education:
• Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
• J.D., Stanford Law School

Professor Shaw's research interests bridge legal and psychological domains, examining how memory and confidence influence legal proceedings. He has contributed to discussions on forensic psychology and the application of genetic testing in criminal justice. His work emphasizes practical implications of psychological findings for legal systems. While no specific grants or labs are mentioned, his background positions him uniquely to address interdisciplinary questions in social psychology and law.