Laurel Panser

Laurel Panser serves as a Psychology Instructor in the Department of Psychology at Inver Hills Community College, a member institution of Minnesota State. She holds advanced academic credentials including a Master of Science from the University of Washington and dual graduate/undergraduate degrees from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Her educational foundation:

• Master of Science (MS) - University of Washington
• Master of Arts (MA) - University of Minnesota Twin Cities (with minor in South Asian Languages)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Ms. Panser's scholarly focus centers on core psychological disciplines with particular emphasis on Cognitive Psychology examining mental processes, Social Psychology analyzing group behavior, and Cross-Cultural Psychology investigating cultural influences on human cognition. Her minor in South Asian Languages indicates specialized interest in cultural dimensions of psychological phenomena, suggesting research into how linguistic and cultural frameworks shape cognitive development and social interactions across diverse populations.

No information is available regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations. Her professional activities appear concentrated on undergraduate instruction within the community college setting, contributing to psychology education through classroom teaching and curriculum development.