Tracy Tomlinson

Tracy Tomlinson is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Maryland, specializing in legal psychology, cognitive processes, and educational pedagogy. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Maryland (2009), a Master's (2007), and a BA from Reed College (2003). Her work focuses on integrating open science principles into teaching and research, emphasizing the scientific process in education. She co-directs the Design and Statistical Analysis Lab, mentoring graduate students in statistical consulting. Her research explores intersections of cognition, law, and justice, including repressed memories, juror biases, and lineup procedures. She has developed popular courses like Legal Psychology and redesigned core statistics curricula. Tracy advocates for ethical science through open educational resources and data-driven teaching strategies.

• Education: PhD (2009), MS (2007) University of Maryland; BA (2003) Reed College

Her research interests span brain-mind dynamics, social processes, and applied legal psychology. She emphasizes fostering critical thinking skills transferable beyond psychology. Tracy’s teaching innovations include online courses and open-access materials, supported by grants and teaching awards.

Awards and grants recognize her contributions to pedagogy and open science. Her lab supports faculty and students through statistical analysis consulting.