Kailey Lawson joins the Department of Psychology as an assistant professor. Dr. Lawson received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis in 2022. She comes to Rhodes after serving as a visiting assistant professor at Oberlin College. Her research program focuses on the nature, development, and assessment of personality traits and the influence of these traits on mental health. Dr. Lawson teaches courses on personality, measurement, and statistics.
To learn more about Dr. Lawson's research, check out her CV and find more details on her personal website.
If you are a Rhodes College student interested in getting involved with Dr. Lawson's Personality & Adjustment Lab, please check out the research assistant application and reach out to Dr. Lawson with any questions. (Please note that new applications are reviewed at the beginning of each semester.)
Education
M.A. - University of California, Davis
B.A. - Pomona College
