Maureen Alyson Craig

Maureen Alyson Craig is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Science and the Department of Psychology. Her research examines how diversity and discrimination shape intergroup relations and political attitudes, with a focus on social categorization, allyship dynamics, and the impact of diversity exposure on majority/minority group perceptions. She directs the Diversity and Social Processes (DaSP) Lab, which investigates social identity intersections and systemic inequities.

• Education: PhD in Social Psychology (Northwestern University, 2014), BA in Psychology (Purdue University, 2008)
• Previous Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at The Ohio State University (2014–2016)

Her work bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, addressing topics like feature-based vs. category-based stereotyping, and the role of information framing in policy support. Recent honors include the NSF CAREER Award (2021) and tenure promotion (2022). Key collaborators include Riana Brown, Michelle Lee, and Aerielle Allen, with research disseminated through journals like the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology (JESP) and Negotiation and Organizational Behavior (NHB).

Lab initiatives involve interdisciplinary projects on immigration, economic inequality, and anti-racism strategies, supported by grants from NYU’s Migration Network and Office of Global Inclusion. Craig has advised over a dozen graduate and undergraduate researchers, many of whom have gone on to tenure-track positions or prestigious fellowships.