Megan Carpenter

I am an Associate Professor of Psychology at St. Lawrence University. Originally from Kailua, Hawaii, I earned my Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2015. Before joining St. Lawrence University in 2018, I served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Puget Sound, teaching in both the Psychology Department and the Gender and Queer Studies Program. At SLU, I teach courses such as introductory psychology, the psychology of human sexuality, and the psychology of gender. I also teach an FYE course about the global history of love, and an FYS course about the science of attraction and relationships.

My research examines the impact of social power on sexual strategies, the development and expression of gender and sexuality norms, perceptions of bisexuality and sexual fluidity, and college faculty experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am also engaged in ongoing research on inclusive pedagogy, sexual fluidity, and interventions to increase girls’ involvement in math fields.

Outside of academia, I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and going on adventures!