Jason Lawrence, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Expertise: Social psychology

Phone: 978-934-3970

Fax: 978-934-3074

Office: Mahoney Hall

B.A., San Jose State University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.

His main research focuses on the experiences of individuals who belong to groups that are stereotyped as low in academic ability. Specifically, he studies the role of these stereotypes in students, interactions with faculty and peers, academic performance, and school retention. He is also interested in how students? achievement goals can impact the above outcomes.

Dr. Lawrence joined the faculty of UMass Lowell in 2004. His area of specialization is social psychology. He teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in social psychology, applied social psychology, and psychology of diversity.



Jason Lawrence, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Expertise: Social psychology Phone: 978-934-3970 Fax: 978-934-3074 Office: Mahoney Hall Email: Jason Lawrence's Email Educational Background B.A., San Jose State University; Ph.D., University of Michigan. Scholarly Interests His main research focuses on the experiences of individuals who belong to groups that are stereotyped as low in academic ability. Specifically, he studies the role of these stereotypes in students, interactions with faculty and peers, academic performance, and school retention. He is also interested in how students? achievement goals can impact the above outcomes. Bio Sketch Dr. Lawrence joined the faculty of UMass Lowell in 2004. His area of specialization is social psychology. He teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in social psychology, applied social psychology, and psychology of diversity.

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