Tiffiny L. Sia

Tiffiny L. Sia serves as a Professor of Psychology at Texas Lutheran University, where she maintains an active research program focused on social and cognitive psychology. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications through extensive student collaboration.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology with Social emphasis, Texas Christian University (1996)
• M.S. in Experimental Psychology with Social emphasis, Texas Christian University (1993)
• B.A. in Psychology; Philosophy minor, Linfield College (1990)

Her research program examines interpersonal dynamics through innovative lenses including digital interactions, racial/gender perceptions, and cognitive processing. Current investigations analyze relationship formation patterns across diverse couple types, technology adoption across age groups, and stereotype activation in virtual environments. Methodologically, she employs experimental designs, survey research, and creative interventions like comics-based education.

Analysis of her scholarly output reveals consistent focus on social cognition in digital contexts, with publications spanning 2010-2014 examining Chat Roulette interactions, Craigslist communications, and racial/gender bias in relationship perceptions. Her work demonstrates strong commitment to undergraduate research mentorship through collaborative conference presentations.

Scientific Recognition:

• Faculty Development Grant (Spring 2014)
• Faculty/Student Summer Research Grant (Summer 2014)
• Center for Teaching and Research Pedagogy Grant (Summer 2014)
• Instructional/Course Development Grant (Summer 2014)

Professor Sia maintains an extensive advising record with over 25 undergraduate researchers across multiple projects. Her grant portfolio includes pedagogical innovation funding for developing Social Entrepreneurship concentrations and examining high-impact research pedagogy. Current projects focus on technology assimilation across generations and creative sex education interventions.