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Faculty
Melissa-Sue John, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology Joined USJ: Academic Degrees Ph.D., University of Connecticut
M.A., University of Connecticut
B.A., CUNY: Hunter College
M.A., University of Connecticut
B.A., CUNY: Hunter College
Contact Information
- E: [email protected]
- P: 860.231.5246
Dr. John wrote about her publishing company, Lauren Simone Publishing House, in the Fall 2024 edition of Outlook magazine. Her goal is to increase diverse representation in children’s literature, and elevate underrepresented voices and artists. Read here.
About
Prior to joining USJ, Dr. John was a lecturer teaching at Gateway Community College, Manchester Community College, Eastern CT State University, and Charter Oak State College. During the same time, she was a Research Associate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where she was involved in developing a STEM curriculum to teach preschoolers the Engineering Design Cycle. Dr. John has also been involved in the Many Labs 2 studies, where her colleagues aimed to replicate classic studies.
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Association of Black Psychologists (ABP)
- Children’s Book Council (CBC)
- Independent Book Publishing Association (IBPA)
- Lauren Simone Publishing House (LSP)
- New England Psychological Association (NEPA)
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Psychology (PSY 100)
- Human Development through the Lifespan (PSY 238)
- Psychology of Women (PSY 250)
- Social Psychology (PSY 235)
Research
- Intergroup behavior
- Diversity in STEM Education
- Diversity of children’s literature