My Story
Growing up as a Jewish kid in small-town Minnesota, I asked my mom if I could set up a Christmas tree, and she said no. I wondered again every year. Although not having a Christmas tree may not feel like a big deal, I felt like I was missing out on a huge piece of the culture around me. From a young age, I was made aware of the differences that religion and culture can play in our daily lives and interactions with others. My research focuses on how our religious and cultural identities impact our thoughts, behaviors, and interactions with others both in and out of our religious and cultural groups. In our current world, I am excited to bring my research interests and teaching to Warren Wilson, a college that clearly cares about understanding and supporting diversity whenever possible.
Hannah PearsonAs soon as I set foot on Warren Wilson College campus, I could feel how special this college and its students are. It's clear how much the students, faculty, and staff care about each other and the college as a whole.
Education
- B.A. in Psychology, North Dakota State University
- M.A. in Social Psychology, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
- Ph.D. in Social Psychology, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Research Interests
- Religious and Cultural Identity
- Inter-religious interactions
- Inter-religious discrimination and prejudice
Courses Taught
- Psy 1000 - Introduction to Psychology
- Psy 3180 - Social Psychology
- Psy 2310 - Research Methods
Crews and Other Activities
- Society for Personality and Social Psychology Member
- American Psychological Association Member (Div 36: Religion & Spirituality)
- Long-term Humane Society Volunteer & Foster