Weylin Sternglanz

Dr. Weylin Sternglanz serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University's College of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Virginia and a B.A. from Pomona College, establishing a strong academic foundation for his work in social psychology.

Dr. Sternglanz specializes in interpersonal perception, with particular expertise in deception detection and decoding nonverbal cues to emotions. His research extends to multiple related areas including health-risk behaviors among adolescents, thought suppression effects on creativity, and meta-accuracy in emotional perception. His scholarly work bridges theoretical psychology with practical applications for understanding human interaction.

As an educator, Dr. Sternglanz teaches courses in social psychology, interpersonal perception, research methodology, and related subjects. He demonstrates commitment to student development through his role as faculty advisor for the NSU chapter of Psi Chi (the international honor society in psychology) and as co-organizer of the NSU Undergraduate Film Festival.

Dr. Sternglanz engages with broader societal issues, as evidenced by his media appearance on CBS4 Miami discussing strategies for conversations with vaccine-hesitant individuals. This public scholarship demonstrates his ability to translate psychological principles into practical guidance for real-world challenges.