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Kimberly Schweitzer, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of North Dakota (UND), specializing in Psychology & Law. Previously, she held an Assistant Professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology at the University of Wyoming for six years. Her research focuses on applying psychological theories to legal decision-making, including juror/jury behavior, the impact of emotions in trials, and probation outcomes. She is currently partnering with the Denver Adult Probation Department (DAPD) through funding from Arnold Ventures to study predictors of successful probation completion and policy improvements.
Education:
- B.S. in Psychology, University of North Dakota (2010)
- Ph.D. in Psychology (Legal Psychology focus, minor in Statistics), University of Wyoming (2016)
Research Interests: Dr. Schweitzer examines how emotions shape jury decisions in criminal and civil cases, evaluates the role of victim impact statements, and models juror decision-making processes. She also investigates drivers of probation success, particularly the effects of incentive programs on probation outcomes. Her work bridges legal practice and psychological theory, emphasizing evidence-based policy development.
Grants & Advising: She is actively recruiting graduate students for the Fall 2025 admissions cycle and leads research funded by Arnold Ventures. This grant supports collaborative efforts with DAPD to enhance probation policies.
Labs & Partnerships: Collaborates with the Denver Adult Probation Department on applied research projects aimed at improving probation systems through data-driven insights.
