Dr. Laurie A. Rudman
The Social Cognition Lab is run by Dr. Laurie A. Rudman, a professor of Psychology at Rutgers University. Dr. Rudman is interested in exploring implicit (or indirect) ways of assessing attitudes, stereotypes, self concept, and identity. Current research projects are focused on understanding the sources of implicit attitudes, the relationship between implicit and explicit measures, and the factors that alter implicit attitudes and beliefs.
Dr. Laurie A. Rudman's Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Laurie A. Rudman's Curriculum Vitae
Graduate Students
Lina H. Saud
Lina Saud is a third year graduate student studying social psychology at Rutgers University. Under the guidance of Dr. Laurie Rudman, her research examines the modern sociopolitical ramifications of historical trends and ideologies. A recent line of research examines how social Darwinism, an ostensibly bygone ideology on social relations that was popular at the turn of the 20th century, prevails today, motivating prejudicial attitudes and behaviors. Lina graduated from Princeton University ('15) where she conducted research with Dr. Susan Fiske and Dr. Nicole Shelton on topics broadly related to prejudice and stereotyping.
Email: lhs43@scarletmail.rutgers.edu Lina Saud's Curriculum Vitae |
Rachel A. Cultice
Rachel is a second year social psychology doctoral student at Rutgers University and is advised by Dr. Rudman. Her research investigates the intersection of gender and sexuality, specifically in the context of perpetrating, experiencing, and confronting prejudice. Rachel graduated from the University of Michigan (’17) with a B.A. in Psychology and Women’s Studies. At the University of Michigan, Rachel worked closely with Dr. Terri Conley researching gender, sexuality, and close relationships.
Email: rachel.cultice@rutgers.edu Rachel Cultice's Curriculum Vitae |
Undergraduate Researchers
Dhanashree Bahulekar
Dhanashree Bahulekar is a recent graduate of Rutgers University with a major in psychology and a minor in Spanish. This is her first position as a research assistant and she plans to pursue a PhD in clinical health psychology. She is interested in the intersection of health, sociology, and psychology and would like to someday work as a health psychologist.
Priyanka Bhatt
Haley Braisted
Breanna Carbone
Breanna Carbone is a senior at Rutgers University majoring in psychology with a double minor in education and history. She is interested in working with children of all ages, especially in a school setting. After graduation she plans on pursuing a masters degree in school counseling and eventually becoming a school psychologist.
Ethan Irby
Ethan Irby is a junior at Rutgers University double majoring in cognitive neuroscience and psychology. He is interested in psychopathology and behavioral neuroscience. Ethan plans to pursue a PhD in neuroscience and eventually pursue a career in clinical psychology.
Alina Khan
Jaehyun Kim
Jaehyun is double majoring in Economics and Psychology at Rutgers. She plans to pursue an MS in Social Psychology. She is interested in contributing to the Social Cognition Lab's work on the sexual advice double standard.
Erin Quinn
Erin is a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in anthropology. She is interested in specializing in social psychology at Rutgers University and hopes to attend graduate school after obtaining an undergraduate degree.
Eitan Scher
Eitan Scher is a senior at Rutgers University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Religion. His research interests include mindfulness, meditation, religious experiences and consciousness. Eitan is working on an Honors Thesis on meditation and time perception and hopes to continue research by pursuing a PhD in Clinical or Cognitive Psychology.
Katherine Zheng
Katherine Zheng is a third-year student pharmacist at Rutgers University. She hopes to specialize in either oncology pharmacy or psychiatric pharmacy and go on to pursue a residency after graduation. She is interested in social psychology and abnormal psychology and this is her first experience participating in a psychology research lab.
Lab Alumni
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Meghan McLean, PhD
Human-Computer Interaction Lab, Rutgers University Janell C. Fetterolf, PhD Pew Research Center Corinne A. Moss-Racusin, PhD Skidmore College Jessica J. Good, PhD Davidson University Kim Fairchild, PhD Manhattan College Courtney Nolan Robertson, PhD Zeldis Research Associates |
Sara Manuel, PhD
Rutgers University Kris Mescher, PhD An Cosán Julie Phelan, PhD Langer Research Associates, LLC Matthew Dohn, PhD Muhlenberg College Amy Rey, MS Zeldis Research Stephen Kilianksi, PhD Drew University, Rutgers University |
Undergraduate Lab Alumni
Calvin K. Lai, PhD
Harvard University
Emily Vargas, BA
University of Michigan
Emily P. Fusco, BA
Columbia University Law School
Kristina Kulkarni, BA
Fordham University
Harvard University
Emily Vargas, BA
University of Michigan
Emily P. Fusco, BA
Columbia University Law School
Kristina Kulkarni, BA
Fordham University
