T. Joel Wade

T. Joel Wade is a Professor of Psychology at Bucknell University, holding the Presidential Professorship (2017-2020). His research examines human mating behaviors through an evolutionary lens, with recognition including the NEEPS Fellowship (2021) and President's Award for Diversity & Inclusion (2018).

His educational background includes:

• B.A. in Psychology
• M.A. in Social Psychology
• Ph.D. in Social Psychology
• Carolina Minority Post-Doctoral Scholar, UNC Chapel Hill
• Ford Foundation Minority Post-Doctoral Fellow, UNC Chapel Hill

Wade's work investigates mate selection criteria, attraction methods, infidelity reactions, and relationship initiation from evolutionary perspectives. His courses include Social Psychology and Psychology of Beauty and Attraction, reflecting his focus on how biological imperatives shape modern relationship dynamics.

Recent publications (2018-2024) reveal consistent exploration of breakup sex motivations, flirtation effectiveness across cultures, and gender-specific responses to infidelity, demonstrating applied evolutionary analysis of contemporary relationship challenges.

His scientific awards include:

• Fellow: Northeastern Evolutionary Psychology Society (NEEPS) (2021)
• President's Award for Diversity & Inclusion (for Faculty) (2018)
• Presidential Professorship (2017-2020)
• Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence (2014)

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