Stephanie T Jimenez

Stephanie T Jimenez, PhD, is the Chair of the Psychology Department and an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Western Michigan University (2013), preceded by a MS and BS from Illinois State University. Her research focuses on behavioral psychology, particularly decision-making under risk, pro-social behavior, and innovative pedagogical methods like interteaching. She is affiliated with the Natural Sciences Division, contributing to both academic leadership and teaching innovation.

Dr. Jimenez's work bridges psychology and education, emphasizing active learning strategies such as interteaching. Her research examines how preparation guides and group discussions enhance student engagement and outcomes in both traditional and asynchronous classroom settings. She also explores decision-making in high-stakes contexts like sports, applying operant-choice models to analyze professional football play selection and risk tolerance.

Her teaching scholarship highlights the efficacy of interteaching across diverse formats, including online environments. Despite no listed scientific awards, her contributions to pedagogical research are notable. No advising or grant details are provided in the text. She is based at 210A Krebs Hall and can be reached at stjimenez@pitt.edu.