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Monica Biernat is a University Distinguished Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas. She directs the Ph.D. Program in Social Psychology and leads the Stereotyping & Social Judgment Lab. Her research focuses on how stereotypes influence social judgment, particularly regarding race, gender, and intergroup dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan and has been recognized with the University Distinguished Professor title.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Psychology (Social), University of Michigan
- M.A. in Psychology, University of Michigan
- B.A. in Psychology and Communication, University of Michigan
Research Interests: Dr. Biernat examines stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination through the lens of shifting standards theory. Her work explores how subjective language and category-specific expectations shape evaluations of individuals from stereotyped groups. Key areas include gender bias, racial invisibility, cultural appropriation, and workplace discrimination. She employs experimental and quantitative methods to study social cognition and intergroup relations.
Lab & Students: Her Stereotyping & Social Judgment Lab trains graduate students (e.g., Sol Corral, Jordan Cortesi, Emily Watkins) in empirical research. Recent Ph.D. graduates include Claire Gravelin (SUNY Geneseo) and Ariel Mosley (UC Davis). Undergraduates can join her lab through PSYC 480 credit or volunteer opportunities.
Awards & Contributions:
- University Distinguished Professor
- Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions (1999)
- Over 100 peer-reviewed publications addressing societal issues like gender bias in academia, cultural appropriation, and racial discrimination
Teaching & Service: She teaches courses on social psychology, research methods, and attitudes. Her work impacts policy debates on diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and employment.
