About Professor Nicole Lofaro
I received my B.A. in Psychology from William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2015, my M.S. in Social Psychology from University of Florida in 2021, and my Ph.D in Social Psychology from the University of Florida in 2024. I joined the faculty at Colby College in Fall 2024 as a Visiting Assistant Professor. My teaching load includes Social Psychology (PS253), Research Methods Lab (PS214L), and a seminar and collaborative research on Diversity Science (PS332/PS333).
My research interests are in the area of social cognition. I have been investigating defensive responses towards learning about personal implicit bias feedback and its influence on intentions to engage in anti-bias behaviors. I also investigate gender-stereotypes more broadly,gender stereotypes at the intersection of sexuality, and the ways in which institutional policies affect intergroup attitudes.