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Michele Acker is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Honors Program at Otterbein University. Her work spans social psychology, industrial-organizational psychology, and gender studies, with a focus on close relationships, trust, and conservation psychology.
- Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1994
- M.S., University of Michigan, 1990
- B.A., Eckerd College, 1989
Her research explores gender stereotypes in the workplace, intimacy in relationships, and the intersection of social psychology with environmental issues. She has pioneered courses like Conservation Psychology and taught travel courses in Italy and Belize examining cultural and gender dynamics.
Recent publications highlight her work on trust/suspicion dynamics, breastfeeding policies, and stereotyping. Collaborative NSF-funded projects and teaching awards underscore her academic impact.
- IT Catalyst – Equity through Inquiry (NSF grant, 2012)
- Lilly North Conference Poster Award (2008)
- Tri-Iota Honorary Member (2014)
- Invited Baccalaureate Speaker (2014)
- New Teacher of the Year Award (2000)
She has advised over 20 senior theses and integrates experiential learning through international travel courses. No lab or team affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the scraped text.
