Faculty Profile for Dr. Jess Cascio

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Dr. Jess Cascio
Asst Professor of Instruction — Psychology
ADC 266
phone: (512) 245-7347
Service

Biography Section

Biography and Education

 Ph.D. (2017) Florida State University
Program: Social Psychology
Advisor: Dr. Ashby Plant
Dissertation: Concerns about Misidentification as Gay/Lesbian and Fear of Sexual Advances.

M.S. (2010, May) Lamar University
Major: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Advisors: Dr. Judith Mann, Dr. James Esser

B.S. (2008, August) Lamar University
Major: Psychology
Minor: Criminal Justice
Graduated summa cum laude

Teaching Interests

 Social Psychology
Personality Psychology
Research Methods 1 and 2
Introduction to Psychology

Research Interests

 Incorporating diversity in the classroom
Concealable stigma
Sexual orientation
Diversity/safe zone training
Racial prejudice
Moral motivations
Moral licensing

Selected Service Activities

Member
Psychology Department Student Awards Committee
2022-Present
Member
Psychology Department Inclusive Excellence Committee
2022-Present
Participant
monthly faculty meetings
2022-Present
Member
Psychology Living Learning Community
2023-2023
Participant
Homecoming office decorating
2023-2023