Lauren Brewer

Dr. Lauren Brewer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stephen F. Austin State University within the College of Liberal and Applied Arts. Her research and academic contributions span self-concept, philosophical psychology, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and gender equity in higher education.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Florida State University
• Education: Master of Science in Social Psychology, Florida State University
• Education: PhD in Social Psychology, Florida State University

Dr. Brewer's research examines the intersection of social psychology with institutional policies, focusing on academic motherhood, work-life balance, and pedagogical innovations. She has published extensively on pandemic impacts, free will beliefs, and metacognitive strategies in education.

Her peer-reviewed outputs reveal a strong emphasis on gender dynamics in academia, ethical psychology, and social justice. Notable projects include the MotherScholar pubs research initiative and the Faculty Activism Commons, both addressing systemic support for women and mothers in academic environments.

Dr. Brewer collaborates with colleagues on institutional reform and is a member of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, and the Southwestern Psychological Association. Her work bridges theoretical psychology with actionable policy recommendations for higher education.