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Nicole Rossi, Ph.D., serves as Professor and Chair of the Psychology & Philosophy Department at Framingham State University, following her role as Assistant Professor at Augusta State University.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Dance from Mount Holyoke College
- Master of Arts in Psychology from Brandeis University
- Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology with Cognate in College Teaching from the University of New Hampshire
Her research centers on transitional experiences across the lifespan, with significant contributions in aging, emerging adulthood, and human sexuality—particularly through work funded by the Wayne F. Placek Grant to advance understanding of homosexuality and sexual orientation. She actively integrates diversity and inclusion into pedagogy via Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), developing initiatives like Black Lives Matter teach-ins and projects highlighting diverse psychologists.
Key recognition includes:
- American Psychological Foundation Wayne F. Placek Grant recipient
Dr. Rossi's service on Psi Chi’s Diversity Advisory Committee underscores her commitment to inclusive practices, while her conference presentations on critical-thinking tools and diversity initiatives demonstrate applied educational impact. Her research and teaching intersect through grant-funded projects examining transitional phenomena across diverse populations.
