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I am a social psychologist with expertise in the psychology of gender, stereotyping, and discrimination. My research focuses on the psychological processes that contribute to social inequality, with an emphasis on subtle forms of bias – biases that are often unintentional and seemingly minor, yet consequential. My work aims to raise awareness about subtle bias and develop practical and effective solutions for improving social equity. Most recently my work has focused on understanding gender gaps in STEM participation and developing strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.
I joined the faculty of Missouri University of Science and Technology as an Assistant Professor of Psychological Science in 2015 and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in September 2021. In addition to conducting research, I teach graduate and undergraduate courses in social psychology, psychology of gender, and general psychology, and I currently serve as the Director of the S&T ADVANCE program.
Contact Information
Department of Psychological Science
Missouri University of Science and Technology
115 Humanities and Social Sciences
500 W 14th St
Rolla, MO 65409
573-341-6028
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Social Psychology and Women’s Studies, The Pennsylvania State University
… → 2013
M.S. in Social Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University
… → 2009
B.A. in Psychology, University of Texas
… → 2006
External positions
Visiting Assistant Professor, Colgate University
Jan 1 2014 → Jan 1 2015
Research Analyst, Center for Evaluating the Research Pipeline Computing Research Association
Jan 1 2013 → Jan 1 2014
Research Interests
- Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination
- Subtle forms of bias
- Social identity threat
- Strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion
- Psychology of gender
Disciplines
- Social Psychology
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Projects
- 3 Finished
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Creating a destination of choice at Missouri University of Science and Technology
Cundiff, J. L. (PI), Brow, R. (CoI), Drowne, K. (CoI), Marley, &. R. (CoI) & Potts, C. (CoI)
1/1/22 → 1/1/25
Project: Research project
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A classroom activity to teach about gender inequity in the workplace
Cundiff, J. L. (PI) & Warner, L. (CoI)
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
1/1/20 → 1/1/21
Project: Research project
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Effective teaching of gendered workplace inequality: Development and evaluation of WAGES-Classroom
Cundiff, J. L. (PI) & Warner, L. (CoI)
Association for Psychological Science
1/1/19 → 1/1/20
Project: Research project
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How Do Human and AI Gender Bias Interact in Hiring Decisions?
Getahun, E., Shank, D. B., Canfield, C., Cundiff, J., Davis, J. L. & Freed, C., 2025, ETHICS 2025 - 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Ethics in Engineering, Science, and Technology: Emerging Technologies, Ethics, and Social Justice. Cheong, M., Herkert, J., Zhu, Q. & Love, H. A. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (ETHICS 2025 - 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Ethics in Engineering, Science, and Technology: Emerging Technologies, Ethics, and Social Justice).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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WAGES-Classroom (Workshop Activity for Gender Equity Simulation): Using Pedagogical Frameworks to Address Challenges of Bias Interventions
Cundiff, J. L. & Warner, L. R., Sep 2025, In: Psychology of Women Quarterly. 49, 3, p. 419-444 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bias toward the Accents of Virtual Assistants
Hercula, S. E., Shank, D. B., Cundiff, J. L. & Wright, D., Oct 1 2024, In: Journal of Language and Social Psychology. 43, 5-6, p. 691-716 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adapting the Verbal-Guise Technique: A STEM-Focused U.S. Campus Community’s Attitudes toward Nonnative Englishes: A STEM-Focused U.S. Campus Community’s Attitudes Toward Nonnative Englishes
Hercula, S. E. & Cundiff, J. L., Jan 1 2023, In: Journal of Language, Identity and Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding and Interrupting Bias
Cundiff, J. L., Nov 1 2023, In: BioScience. 73, 11, p. 781-784 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Courses
Press/Media
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New Language and Social Psychology Study Findings Have Been Reported by a Researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Bias toward the Accents of Virtual Assistants)
Cundiff, J. L., Wright, D., Hercula, S. E. & Shank, D. B.
11/19/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Missouri S&T Announces New Faculty Fellows for NSF Program
Davis, C., Mormile, M. R., Cundiff, J. L., Brow, R. K., Verble, R. M. & Marley, R. J.
5/9/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Missouri University of Science and Technology: Community Invited to Diversity Conference
4/18/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Missouri University of Science & Tech: 35 Faculty Honored for Outstanding Teaching, Service, Experiential Learning
Dolan, K. C., Park, J., Mormile, M. R., Ma, H., Cundiff, J. L., Westenberg, D. J., Xu, G., Schlegel, J. P., Hwang, C., Bartlett, L., Fitch, M. W., Northcut, K. M., Belfi, A. M., Feys, D., Bruening, M. W., Saito, S., Reardon, D. C., Shank, D. B., Oerther, D. B., Wen, H., Wilkerson, K., Convertine, A., Obrist-Farner, J., Swift, T. M., Locmelis, M., Huang, J., Nath, M. & He, X.
12/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Missouri S&T Announces Faculty Fellows for NSF Program
Cundiff, J. L., Johnson, C. E., Brow, R. K., Schonberg, W. P., Sedigh, S., Wilkerson, K., Kueny, C. A. R. & Marley, R. J.
8/15/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research