Bonita London, PhD
Lab Director, Principal Investigator
Professor of Psychology
Associate Dean for Research, College of Arts & Sciences
PhD (2006) Columbia University
email: bonita.london@stonybrook.edu
Dr. London’s research aims to identify and explore the psychosocial and institutional mechanisms associated with social identity threat, and the consequences of threat for academic achievement and psychosocial well-being of historically marginalized groups (on the basis of gender, race, ideology and sexual orientation). Utilizing longitudinal, social-cognitive experimental, and survey methodology, Dr. London’s research lab takes a multi-method approach to studying social identity processes. Dr. London has developed and tested psychosocial models of threat and engagement among women and ethnic minority group members in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), business, leadership and law fields. Dr. London works with institutional stake-holders, faculty and staff to promote institutional inclusive excellence.
Chelsie Burchett
5th year PhD Student, Social/Health
email: chelsie.burchett@stonybrook.edu
LinkedIn | Chelsie’s CV
Chelsie’s research looks at the important role sense of belonging plays in mitigating negative academic outcomes by assessing the academic and career trajectories of racially and ethnically marginalized individuals in spaces where they remain underrepresented (i.e., STEM, academia, etc). Through this research, Chelsie hopes to discern the cause of marginalized individuals’ negative feelings, experiences, and academic outcomes and how sense of belonging pertains to the recruitment and retention of marginalized groups.
Rosa Bermejo
5th year PhD Student, Social/Health
email: rosa.bermejo@stonybrook.edu
LinkedIn | Rosa’s CV
Broadly, Rosa’s research examines how discrimination experiences impact the academic achievement and psychological wellbeing of racial minorities. Specifically, she is interested in shared experiences of racism among social networks and social media, and it’s impact on mental health.
Alexandra Anthonioz
2nd year PhD Student, Social/Health
email: alexandra.anthonioz@stonybrook.edu
LinkedIn | Alexandra’s CV
Alexandra received her BS in Psychology and her BA in Spanish from California Lutheran University in 2022. Her research interests include bias and prejudice within social institutions as well as an emphasis on forensics/criminal psychology. She has previously done research regarding jury decision making as well as perceptions of impostorism in academia. Alex is also interested in learning more about bias within AI and ways to bring awareness to these issues through interdisciplinary work.
Caitlin Monahan, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate, Social/Health
email: caitlin.monahan@stonybrook.edu
LinkedIn | Caitlin’s CV
Caitlin Monahan is a postdoctoral researcher at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, USA, which is where she earned her PhD in Social and Health Psychology. Monahan’s research involves testing theoretically-driven prejudice reduction techniques. Namely, she is interested in reducing both ageism and ableism towards older adults living with disabilities. Her research also aims to understand the complex and diverse experiences of older women and the intersectional challenges that women face in a variety of settings such as in healthcare and employment.
Tori Peña, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate, Social/Health & Cognitive Science
email: tori.pena@stonybrook.edu
LinkedIn | Tori’s CV
Tori recently received her Ph.D. under Dr. Suparna Rajaram’s advisement in May 2023. Her work aims to examine the influences social processes that influence how people remember their past and predict their future, especially the future of their country.
Lab Graduate Student Alum
Elizabeth Inman, PhD (Postdoctoral Associate, Stony Brook University)
Zared Shawver, PhD (Professor, Pace University)
Miriam Sarwana, PhD
Daniel Kim, MA
Boyoung Park, MA
Michelle Severo, MA
Roxanne Moadel-Attie, PhD (U.S. Census Bureau)
Nina Maung-Gaona, PhD (Assoc. Vice President for Research, Stony Brook University)
Christina Dyar, PhD (Research Assistant Professor, Northwestern University)
Jiyun (Liz) Shin, PhD (Associate Director, IRB – Binghamton University)
Lisa Rosenthal, PhD (Assistant Professor, Pace University)
Sheana Ahlqvist, PhD (Host, Innovation for All Podcast)
Angel Gonzalez, PhD (Program Manager, Center for Inclusive Education , Stony Brook)
Kiana Glanton, MA (Former Lab Manager, SBU Alum)