Research Interests

• Causes and consequences of women’s marginalization.
• Sexual assault, underrepresentation of women in positions of leadership and STEM fields
• Subtle forms of sexism and socio-cultural factors that shape perceptions of women in these domains, and how these perceptions impact women’s behavior, self-esteem, and self-perceptions

Student Involvement

• Research assistants are responsible for the following tasks:
  • Conception of ideas
  • Study design
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Presentation of research findings

Recruitment Opportunities

• Dr. Gravelin is recruiting 2-3 research assistants for Spring 2027.
• Dr. Gravelin will recruit at the end of the Fall 2026 semester.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• First-year, sophomore, or junior standing.
• Multiple semester commitment.
• Satisfactory completion of PSYC 250 or PSYC 251.
• Interest in/passion for all aspects of the research process and social justice.
• Reliable, hard-working, and demonstrates professionalism.

Additional Comments

• Dr. Gravelin needs students who can commit to multiple semesters for a minimum of 2 credits (6 hours) per semester.
• “I am hoping to create a lab in which more senior members are given leadership roles and assist in the training of newer students. That doesn’t mean I will automatically turn away a senior, though! If you have a passion for social psychology and research, please do not hesitate to contact me!” – Dr. Gravelin