Starlette Sinclair

Starlette Sinclair, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. from Florida State University. Her research focuses on metamemory, metacognition, source memory, and age-related cognitive functions, with a particular interest in how these processes vary across the lifespan. Sinclair teaches courses such as General Psychology, Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, and History and Systems of Psychology. Her work has been recognized with awards like the 2019 Best Research Poster Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.

Education:

• Ph.D. Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology
• M.S. Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology
• B.S. Psychology, Florida State University

Research interests span cognitive and developmental psychology, including studies on metacognitive accuracy, source monitoring, and educational interventions related to immigration attitudes. Sinclair has presented at conferences such as the Cognitive Aging Conference and the American Psychological Association Convention, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogues on equity in research and community engagement. Her recent work examines impostor phenomenon, grit, and job satisfaction among female pharmacy faculty, reflecting her broader commitment to understanding psychological dynamics in academic and professional settings.