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About Jessica L. Cundiff

I am a social psychologist with expertise in the psychology of gender, stereotyping, and discrimination. My research focuses on the psychological processes that contribute to social inequality, with an emphasis on subtle forms of bias – biases that are often unintentional and seemingly minor, yet consequential. My work aims to raise awareness about subtle bias and develop practical and effective solutions for improving social equity. Most recently my work has focused on understanding gender gaps in STEM participation and developing strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.

I joined the faculty of Missouri University of Science and Technology as an Assistant Professor of Psychological Science in 2015 and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in September 2021. In addition to conducting research, I teach graduate and undergraduate courses in social psychology, psychology of gender, and general psychology, and I currently serve as the Director of the S&T ADVANCE program.  

Positions

2021 - Present Associate Professor, Missouri University of Science and Technology Psychological Science
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2015 - 2021 Assistant Professor, Missouri University of Science and Technology Psychological Science
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2014 - 2015 Visiting Assistant Professor, Colgate University ‐ Psychology
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2013 - 2014 Research Analyst, Center for Evaluating the Research Pipeline Computing Research Association
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Disciplines



Grants

2022 - Present Creating a destination of choice at Missouri University of Science and Technology
National Science Foundation
ADVANCE Adaptation
Role: Principle Investigator
Colleague(s): Colin Potts, Kate Drowne, Richard Brow, & Robert Marley
$1,000,000
2020 - 2021 A classroom activity to teach about gender inequity in the workplace
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Action Teaching Grant
Role: Principle Investigator
Colleague(s): Leah Warner
$1,000
2019 - 2020 Effective teaching of gendered workplace inequality: Development and evaluation of WAGES-Classroom
Association for Psychological Science
Fund for Teaching and Public Understanding of Psychological Science
Role: Principle Investigator
Colleague(s): Leah Warner
$5,000
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Honors and Awards

  • Teaching Resources Award, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, 2020
  • University of Missouri System, Affordable and Open Education Resources Initiative Award, 2018-2019
  • University of Missouri System, Faculty Scholar, 2016-2017
  • APA Div. 35 Geis Memorial Dissertation Award, Honorable Mention, 2012
  • Action Teaching Award, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, 2022
  • Governor's Award for Excellence in Education, Council on Public Higher Education in the State of Missouri, 2021
  • Faculty Teaching Award, Missouri S&T, 2020
  • Women's Hall of Fame Award, Missouri S&T, 2022

Courses

  • Psych 5603: Advanced Social Influence
  • PSYCH 5600: Advanced Social Psychology
  • PSYCH 4993: Psychology of Gender
  • PSYCH 4600: Social Psychology
  • PSYCH 1101: General Psychology

Education

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2013 Ph.D. in Social Psychology and Women’s Studies, The Pennsylvania State University
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2009 M.S. in Social Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
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2006 B.A. in Psychology, University of Texas
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Contact Information

Department of Psychological Science
Missouri University of Science and Technology
115 Humanities and Social Sciences
500 W 14th St
Rolla, MO 65409

573-341-6028

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Conference Presentations/Symposia (2)

Course Materials (1)

Research Works (16)