• Intersectionality, stigma, and health 

    The Intersectionality, Stigma, and Health Lab examines the connection between stigma and health on an individual, interpersonal, and structural level. Principal investigator: Nicole Overstreet, Psychology 

  • Intergroup conflict and cooperation 

    The Research Group in Intergroup Conflict and Cooperation examines different aspects of peoples’ experiences of collective violence and oppression, and their resistance. Principal investigator: Johanna Vollhardt, Psychology 

  • Ideology and intergroup violence 

    The Ideology and Intergroup Violence Lab at Clark University investigates the ideological foundations of violence at multiple levels of analysis (the individual and society), while also identifying ways to reduce violence and discrimination. Principal investigator: Andrew Stewart, Psychology 

  • Higher education and student learning

    The Higher Education Research Group examines college students’ learning and development, focusing on how engagement in communities of practice contributes to the gradual construction of meaning systems. Principal investigator: Nancy Budwig, Psychology

  • Genetics and cancer

    Contributing to genetics and cancer research, the Thackeray Lab seeks to understand the mechanisms of growth factor signaling pathway regulation, using the model system Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies). Principal investigator: Justin Thackeray, Biology

  • Environmental humanities

    The Environmental Humanities Collaborative explores the intersection of environment, culture, and society, addressing pressing global climate challenges through an arts and humanities lens, to drive forward-thinking research, public engagement, and dynamic teaching practices.

  • Emotion regulation

    The Emotion Regulation Research Lab examines the role of emotion regulation — such as distress tolerance and psychological flexibility — in psychopathology and substance use disorders. Principal investigator: Kathleen Palm Reed, Psychology

  • Diverse families and sexualities

    The Diverse Families and Sexualities Research Lab examines diverse families, including LGBTQ-parent families and adoptive-parent families, as well as the experiences of marginalized groups such as trans youth. Principal investigator: Abbie Goldberg, Psychology

  • Developmental gene regulation

    The Drewell Lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of developmental gene regulation in Drosophila and social insects, using experimental molecular genomic, mathematical and computational approaches. This genetic research could help scientists better understand diseases that affect human health. Principal investigator: Robert Drewell, Biology

  • Computer simulations of protein degradation

    The Huo Group focuses on computer simulations of protein allosteric effect, intrinsically disordered proteins, and amyloid aggregate-membrane interactions, including those which can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Principal investigator: Shuanghong (Sharon) Huo, Chemistry and Biochemistry

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