Meridith Grant

Meridith Grant is an Associate Professor of Instruction at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS). She serves as Program Head for the Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders MS and Child Learning and Development BS programs. Her research focuses on developmental psychology and research design.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Developmental Psychology, UTD (2011)
• M.S. in Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas (2006)
• B.S. in International Relations, Tufts University (2001)

Awards:

• Aage Moller Teaching Award (BBS, 2022)
• Multiple nominations for UTD’s President’s Teaching Excellence Award (2022, 2018, 2017)
• ACUE Reflective Teaching Group Pin (UTD CTL, 2021)

Service and Leadership:

• Chair of numerous committees including UTD’s Psychological Sciences Curriculum Review and BBS Teaching Effectiveness
• Faculty Sponsor for Psi Chi Honor Society and student organizations like Paper Airplanes
• Professional Development Series Coordinator for HDCD Career Development

Additional Roles: Mentor for student theses/dissertations and advisor for military psychology initiatives.