Laura Hsu

Laura Hsu is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Applied Human Development & Human Services at Merrimack College's School of Education and Social Policy. Her work focuses on identity development, self-concept, and transformative justice in educational contexts.

• Ed.D., Human Development and Psychology, Harvard Graduate School of Education
• Ed.M., Human Development and Psychology, Harvard Graduate School of Education
• B.A., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley

Her research explores how identity and self-integration influence transformative justice initiatives in education. She has published extensively on topics such as anti-racist pedagogy, youth civic engagement, and the use of children's literature for social justice education.

Recent publications analyze intersections of race, equity, and education, including studies on anti-Asian racism and anti-Blackness during the pandemic, as well as critical examinations of whiteness in antiracist children's literature.

Scientific Awards

• Selected Speaker, Last Lecture, Merrimack College (2016)
• Inducted Member, Omicron Delta Kappa, Merrimack College (2016)
• Selected Speaker, Psi Chi Induction Ceremony, Merrimack College (2014)

Laura Hsu's work bridges psychological theory with practical applications in education, emphasizing equity, identity, and systemic transformation. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to address social justice issues in classrooms and communities.