Lori Rosenthal

Lori Rosenthal, Ph.D., serves as Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences and Professor of Psychology at Lasell College. Her research focuses on applying psychological principles to real-world issues like environmental behavior change, health communication, and domestic violence. She has published in journals such as Journal of Applied Social Psychology and Journal of Family Violence, with current projects analyzing interactivity in health websites and pro-anorexia/treatment site comparisons.

Education

• Ph.D. in Social/Personality Psychology (1999), University of Massachusetts Amherst
• M.S. in Social/Personality Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst
• B.A. in Psychology, Brandeis University

Research Trends
Lori Rosenthal's work bridges persuasion psychology with practical applications in health, environmental advocacy, and digital communication. Her publications address emotional appeals, fear-based messaging, and behavioral economics frameworks.

Scientific Recognition

• Emerson College Distinguished Faculty Award (2005/2006)
• SPN Action Teaching Award
• Emerson College Seed Grant for Service Learning Research
• Lasell College Faculty Advancement Grant (2006)

Teaching Philosophy
Rosenthal emphasizes project-based learning to develop communication, problem-solving, and research skills. She teaches courses including Psychological Perspectives, Experimental Design, and Persuading People, Preserving Planet.