Joshua D. Fetterman

Joshua D. Fetterman is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Center for Natural and Behavioral Sciences at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He teaches across both undergraduate and graduate psychology programs and serves as a statistical consultant for graduate research.

• B.S. in Psychology, York College of Pennsylvania
• M.S. in Psychology (Social Psychology), University of Pittsburgh
• Ph.D. in Psychology (Social Psychology), University of Pittsburgh

His research focuses on power and motivation, group dynamics, transactive memory, and pedagogical innovation in psychology education. He investigates how feelings of power influence motivation and how information is shared and retained in small groups. His work in teaching includes developing creative classroom demonstrations that make abstract psychological concepts tangible and engaging.

His recent publications and presentations emphasize innovative teaching methods, often using food-based or interactive classroom activities to illustrate principles like informational social influence, operational definitions, and diffusion of responsibility. These works reflect a strong commitment to evidence-based pedagogy and experiential learning in psychology.

He has presented at prominent teaching conferences including the Society for the Teaching of Psychology’s Annual Conference on Teaching, the Mid-Atlantic Teachers of Psychology Conference, and Temple University’s Faculty Conference on Teaching Excellence.

• Presented on classroom demonstrations involving social influence, aggression, and statistical reasoning
• Published in teaching compendia such as Teaching Tips and E-xcellence in Teaching

Dr. Fetterman advises on research methods and statistics within the graduate psychology program and plays a leadership role in shaping the curriculum and research culture in the Department of Psychology. Though no formal grants are listed, his active conference participation and publication record suggest ongoing scholarly engagement. He is involved in collaborative research teams focused on group behavior and educational methods.