Welcome!

Hi! I'm Kathryn ("Katie") Kroeper, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Sacred Heart University.

In my research, I examine how situational cues—like norms, values, practices, and policies—can activate identity-related concerns, leading to adverse effects. I apply these findings to intervene in educational and workplace settings, aiming to create more inclusive and equitable environments. To do this work, I use multiple methods (experiments, surveys, interviews, and audit studies) and examine social issues from a variety of perspectives (target, perceiver, and organizational).

***If you're a Sacred Heart student who is interested in this work and wants to get involved, please contact me! I love working with motivated students who like a challenge, and want to grow their research skills.

Academic Appointments

2022 - present Assistant Professor at Sacred Heart University

2020 - 2022 Postdoctoral Researcher at The Ohio State University

Education

Ph.D., 2020 Indiana University, Bloomington, Social Psychology

B.A., 2012 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Psychology

Research Expertise

Social Identity Threat
Growth and Fixed Mindset Signaling
Stereotyping & Prejudice Reduction
Intervention Science (Design, Implementation, & Evaluation)
Social Perception & Cognition

Relevant Skills

Programming: r, SPSS, STATA, Excel, SQL
Statistics: linear and nonlinear regression, ANOVA, EFA/CFA, MLM, SEM, and more
Research Methods: lab/online experiments, field visits, ethnography, surveys, focus groups, interviews
Data Visualization: r, SPSS, STATA, Excel, Google Sheets
Communication: research reports, grant writing, public speaking

Hobbies & Fun