Sasha Yasmin Kimel, PhD

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1 Kimel 1 Sasha Yasmin Kimel, PhD Harvard University, Department of Psychology William James Hall; 33 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA skimel@fas.harvard.edu Summary In my current position in the role of a visiting assistant professor at Harvard University, I lead and design undergraduate- focused psychology courses on range of core (i.e. Research Methods) and elective topics (i.e., Cultural Psychology, Psychology of Being Rich or Poor, Psychology of the Political Left and Right) while conducting research broadly related to the psychological underpinnings of conflict and how it is influenced by culture and inequality. Because I am passionate about teaching students with diverse backgrounds and experiences, I also lead Experimental Methods at Umass Boston a highly diverse public commuter school that attracts many first generation and non- traditional students. My research has resulted in publications in Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, NeuroImage and Group Processes and Intergroup Relations and has been funded by the National Science Foundation. Current Position Harvard University, Psychology Department 2013 Present Teaching and research in the role of a visiting assistant professor (supported by the competitive Harvard College Fellowship and the Psychology Department) Education Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Social Psychology (minor in Public Policy) Spring 2013 Dissertation Title: Consequences of emphasizing genetic commonalities and differences on interethnic conflict: Implications for peace and violence (Advisors: Dr. Shinobu Kitayama & Dr. Rowell Huesmann) Certificates: Science, Technology & Public Policy, Ford School of Public Policy Culture & Cognition, Social Psychology & Anthropology Graduate Teaching, Center for Research on Learning & Teaching B.A., University of British Columbia Spring 2005 Psychology University of California, Los Angeles (Visiting Student) National University of Singapore (Student Exchange Program)

2 Kimel 2 Fellowship, Grants and Research Awards Harvard College Fellowship (2 year fellowship ~ $150,000) Harvard University Rackham One- Term Dissertation Fellowship ($9,300) University of Michigan SPSP Graduate Student Travel Award ($500) Society for Personality and Social Psychology Hough Summer Research Scholarship for Psychology & Ethics ($1,000) Psychology Department, University of Michigan Rackham Research Grant ($3,000) Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan Title: Reducing ethnic conflict by emphasizing genetic commonalities: Implications for facilitating peace in the Middle East Location: Israel Rackham International Research Award ($10,000) International Institute & Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan Title: Reducing ethnic conflict by emphasizing genetic commonalities: Implications for facilitating peace in the Middle East Location: Israel Psychology Dissertation Grant ($1,000) Psychology Department, University of Michigan Title: Reducing ethnic conflict by emphasizing genetic commonalities: Implications for facilitating peace in the Middle East Location: Israel Rackham Conference Travel Grant ($700) Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan For Society of Personality and Social Psychology, San Diego Psychology Advocacy Training Award (Tuition Funding) American Psychological Association Ruth Hamill Award ($1,000) Social Psychology Area, University of Michigan For Internship at UN Women (Peace & Security)

3 Kimel 3 Barbara Perry Roberson Fellowship ($1,000) Psychology Department, University of Michigan For Internship at UN Women (Peace & Security) Rackham Spring/Summer Research Grant Program ($6,000) Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan Title: Culture, genes and social exclusion Role: Co- Investigator (PI: Shinobu Kitayama) Barbara Oleshansky Award ($1,000) Psychology Department, University of Michigan For research on Culture, genes and social exclusion Rackham International Conference Travel Grant ($1,100) Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan For Multidisciplinary Decision Science Symposium, Singapore Rackham Conference Travel Grant ($600) Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan For Society of Personality and Social Psychology, Tampa National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship (Honorable Mention) National Science Foundation Rackham Conference Travel Grant ($600) Rackham Graduate School For Society of Personality and Social Psychology, Albuquerque National Science Foundation EAPSI Graduate Student Fellowship ($11,000) National Science Foundation Location: Japan Enrichment Award (Tuition Funding) University of California, San Diego The Lee Foundation Award ($1,000) University of British Columbia Location: Singapore

4 Kimel 4 Teaching Awards and Nominations Harvard University Certificate of Teaching Excellence Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning Harvard University Star Family Prizes for Exemplary Intellectual and Personal Guidance of Undergraduate Students (Nominated) Advising Programs Office Harvard University Harvard University Certificate of Teaching Excellence Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning Harvard University Teaching Experience Experimental Methods Social Fall 2015 Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Boston Designing and serving as the primary instructor of a lecture and lab course (3 hours weekly) focused on experimental research methods in social psychology Provide twice- weekly lectures and labs; designed the syllabus, readings, assignments and activities; assist students with designing and conducting social psychological research experiments and presenting their findings Psychology of Being Rich or Poor Spring & Fall 2015 Department of Psychology, Harvard University Designed and served as the primary instructor for a new seminar course (2 hours weekly) focused on the psychological consequences of the wealth divide and how being rich or poor differentially impacts experiences (e.g., academic, bias in the workplace) and psychological processes (e.g., sense of self, morality, cognitions). Provided once- weekly introductory lectures; designed the syllabus from scratch, including readings, assignments and activities; led discussion around course readings and lecture material; graded student assignments Psychology of the Political Left and Right Spring 2014 & 2015 Department of Psychology, Harvard University Designed and served as the primary instructor for a new seminar course (2 hours weekly) focused on how the conflict between the political Left and Right is fueled by the differences in our personalities, moral values, biology and upbringings Provided once- weekly short introductory lectures; designed the syllabus from

5 Kimel 5 scratch, including readings, assignments and activities; lead discussion around course readings and the lecture material; graded student assignments. Cultural Psychology: Fall 2013 & 2014 Exploring Social Identities in the US and Beyond Department of Psychology, Harvard University Designed and served as the primary instructor of a lecture course (3 hours weekly) focused on how culture shapes the way people think, feel and behave Provided twice- weekly lectures; completely re- designed the syllabus, including readings, assignments and activities; lead discussion around course readings and lectures; graded student assignments Supervised a graduate teaching assistant and provided guidance on the structure and content of the sections Research Methods Spring 2014 Department of Psychology, Harvard University Designed and served as the primary instructor of a lecture course (1 hours weekly) with labs (2.5 hours weekly) focused on research methods in psychology Provide once- weekly lectures; designed the syllabus, readings, assignments and activities; assisted students with designing and conducting research projects Supervised a graduate teaching assistant and provided guidance on the structure and content of the labs Psychology of Careers Winter & Fall 2012 Department of Psychology, University of Michigan Designed and served as the primary instructor of an approximately 70- student course (2 hours weekly) focused on applying psychological theories to careers as well as on developing leadership and entrepreneurial skills Provided lectures; created course plans for discussion sections; designed the syllabus, exams and assignments; organized guest speakers and various career events (e.g. mock interviews with professionals) Provided career advising during regular coffee hours Teaching Techniques in Psychology Winter & Fall 2012 Department of Psychology, University of Michigan Designed and served as the primary instructor for an intensive 7- student course (1.5 hours weekly) focused on developing teaching techniques. Students in this course served as discussion section leaders for Psychology of Careers Led discussion around teaching techniques; created a syllabus and assignments; graded weekly lesson plans; and observed and provided feedback on students teaching styles

6 Kimel 6 Teaching Assistant: Psychological Research Methods Winter 2011 Department of Psychology, University of Michigan Led two 20- student discussion sections weekly (2 hours each) on quantitative research methods. Provided weekly lectures, led discussions, conducted exam reviews, graded assignments, and assisted with designing exams and assignments Oversaw research projects and assisted students with data analysis Introduction to Social Psychology Fall 2009 Department of Psychology, University of Michigan Led two 30- student discussion sections weekly (2 hours each) on topics within social psychology Provided weekly lectures, facilitated student discussion and assisted with creating exams and assignments Conducted exam reviews and graded assignments Mentored students during office hours Introduction to Psychology Fall 2008 Department of Psychology, University of Michigan Led two 30- student discussion sections weekly (2 hours each) on various topics in psychology Provided weekly lectures and facilitated discussion as well as assisted with creating exams and assignments Mentored students during office hours. Workshop Facilitator: Intergroup Dialogue Facilitator Spring 2009 & Fall 2010 Program on Intergroup Relations, University of Michigan Planned and led educational workshops on issues related to gender, social class, race and ethnicity Promoted communication, conflict negotiation and understanding among various groups Served as a leader and facilitator around issues that involve conflict and controversy

7 Kimel 7 Guest Lectures Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Psychology Operant and Classical Conditioning Widener University Department of Psychology Cultural Psychology: What is it and why is it important? University of Pacific Department of Psychology Internal and External Validly: Threats and Trade- offs March 2015 February 2014 February 2013 Manuscripts in Preparation Kimel, S.Y., Mischkowski, D., Uchida, Y. & Kitayama, S. (In Prep). Culture and Ostracism: The impact of culture on one s emotional reactions to being socially excluded. Kunst, J. R., Kimel, S.Y., Sam, D., & Thomsen, L. (In Prep). How do marginalized individuals acculturate? Empirical insights from different cultures. Peer- reviewed Publications Kimel, S.Y., Huesmann, L.R., Kunst, J. & Halperin, E., (Under review). Living in a Genetic World: How Learning about Interethnic Genetic Similarities and Differences Affects Peace and Conflict. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Kunst, J. R., Kimel, S.Y., Alayan, R., & Thomsen, L. (Revise and Resubmit). Let us in, but keep them out : How minority groups can see superordinate groups as coalitions with the dominant group excluding other minorities. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. McDonald, M.M., Porat, R., Yarkoney, A., Reifen Tagar, M., Kimel, S., Saguy, T., & Halperin, E. (2015). Intergroup Emotional Similarity Reduces Dehumanization and Promotes Conciliatory Attitudes in Prolonged Conflict. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations. Kimel, S.Y., Lopez- Duran, N. & Kitayama, S. (2015). Physiological Correlates of Choice- Induced Dissonance: An Exploration of HPA- Axis Responses. Journal of Behavioral Decision Making.

8 Kimel 8 Kimel, S.Y., Grossmann, I. & Kitayama S. (2012). When Gift- giving Produces Dissonance: Effects of Subliminal Affiliation Priming on Choices for One s Self versus Close Others. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. 48(5), Qin, J., Kimel, S.Y., Kitayama, S., Wang, X., Yang, X. & Han, S. (2011). How Choices Modify Preferences: Neural Correlates of Choice Justification. NeuroImage, 55(1). Research Mentoring Experience Research Mentor Undergraduate and Graduate Students 2013 present Psychology Department, Harvard University Supervising 1-3 undergraduate and graduate level research assistants, per term Meeting weekly to explain the research process, discuss methods, practice experiment scripts and advise students on majors/careers Honors Thesis Committee for Linh Tran- Phuong 2014 Present Psychology Department, Harvard University Providing input and guidance on honors student s independent research project Research Mentor Undergraduate Students Psychology Department, University of Michigan Supervised 30- plus undergraduate research assistants for periods of 1-4 semesters Met weekly to explain the research process, discuss methods, practice experiment scripts and advise students on majors/careers Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Mentor Psychology, University of Michigan Mentored 2 students a year through psychological research assistantships Advised students research poster presentations Honors Thesis Co- Advisor (with Shinobu Kitayama) to Sam Boas Psychology Department, University of Michigan Supervised honors student s independent research project Met weekly to advise on research design, data collection and analysis, and writing Research Experience Intergroup Relations Laboratory, Department of Psychology Harvard University Harvard College & Postdoctoral Fellow (Supervisor: Dr. Jim Sidanius) present

9 Kimel 9 Design and conduct research both nationally and internationally on how interethnic hostility can be reduced and on how cultures differ psychologically Institute for Social Research & Department of Psychology University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Graduate Student Researcher (Advisors: Drs. Shinobu Kitayama & Rowell Huesmann,) Designed and conducted research both nationally and internationally on how interethnic hostility can be reduced and on how cultures differ psychologically Emotion & Conflict Lab, Department of Political Science Summer 2012 Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Israel Visiting Researcher (Advisor: Eran Halperin) Designed and conducted research in Israel and the West Bank on how inter- ethnic conflict and hostility can be reduced between Israeli- Jews and Palestinians Kokoro Research Center Summer 2008 Kyoto University, Japan National Science Foundation Research Fellow (Advisor: Yukiko Uchida) Designed and conducted a cross- cultural research study on the impact of culture on the responses to being socially excluded by one s peers Department of Psychology Fall 2003 Summer 2004 National University of Singapore Independent Research Project (Advisor: Dr. Weining Chang) Designed and conducted a cross- cultural research study on attitudes towards groups Department of Family & Preventative Medicine University of California, San Diego Staff Research Associate (Advisor: Dr. William Sieber) Coordinated and collected research in regional clinics to examine the behaviors and attitudes of physicians and medical residents with the goal of increasing professionalism and improving health behaviors in diverse populations Social Neuroscience Lab, Department of Psychology Fall 2004 Summer 2005 University of California, Los Angeles Research Assistant (Advisor: Dr. Shelley Taylor) Aided with studies on cultural differences in stress and social support Mind, Culture and Society Lab, Department of Psychology Summer 2003 & 2004 Stanford University Research Assistant (Advisor: Dr. Hazel Markus) Aided with studies on culture, social class and the effects of globalization

10 Kimel 10 Culture & Cognition Lab, Department of Psychology University of British Columbia, Canada Research Assistant (Advisor: Dr. Ara Norenzayan) Aided with studies on culture and religiosity Fall 2002 Spring 2003 Invited Talks Working Group in Political Psychology and Behavior, Harvard University Department of Psychology, West Chester University College of Arts and Letters, Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Psychology, Widener University Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco Department of Psychology, University of the Pacific Kokoro Research Center, Kyoto University Symposium Organization Other types of We : Discovering new forms of commonalities for improving intergroup relations" (2013, January). Society for Personality and Social Psychology. New Orleans. Co- Chair: Dr. Tamar Saguy Conference Presentations McDonald, M., Porat, R., Yarkoney, A,, Reifen- Tagar, M., Kimel, S., Saguy, T., Halperin, E., (July, 2015). Intergroup emotional similarity increases humanization and promotes conciliatory attitudes in prolonged conflict. International Society for Political Psychology, San Diego. Kimel, S.Y., Huesmann, L.R., Halperin, E. (2013, January). Reducing ethnic conflict by emphasizing genetic commonalities: Implications for middle east peace. For a symposium entitled Other types of We : Discovering new forms of commonalities for improving intergroup relations", Society for Personality and Social Psychology, New Orleans. Co- Chairs: Sasha Kimel & Dr. Tamar Saguy. Kimel, S.Y., Grossmann, I., Kitayama, S. (2010, August). Feeling threatened during choice: Culture & the effects of subliminal priming on post- choice justification. Presented at the Multidisciplinary Decision Science Symposium, Singapore. Kitayama, S., Han, S., Kimel, S.Y. & Qin, J. (2009, October). Choice results in enhanced self- relevance and hedonic value: An FMRI study of post decisional dissonance effect in China.

11 Kimel 11 Paper presented at the 2 nd Annual Meeting of the Social and Affective Neuroscience Society, New York. Conference Poster Presentations Kimel, S.Y., Huesmann, L.R. Halperin, E. (2015, February). Emphasizing Interethnic Genetic Similarities and Differences: Implications for Peace and Violence". Poster to be presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Long Beach, California. Kimel, S.Y. & Huesmann, L.R. (2012, January). Reducing Ethnic Conflict by Emphasizing Genetic Commonalities". Poster presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Political Psychology Pre- conference, San Diego, California. Kimel, S.Y., Uchida, Y., Kitayama, S., King, A. (2011, April). Culture, genes and social exclusion: How DNA and exclusion by peers affects emotional reactions across cultures. Poster presented at the Center for Culture, Mind, and the Brain Annual Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kimel, S.Y., Varnum, M., Nisbett, R. (2011, January). American exceptionalism and views of morality: How does priming exceptionalism effect morality in the U.S.? Poster presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Antonio, Texas. Kimel, S.Y., Uchida, Y. & Kitayama, S. (2010, January). Culture and social exclusion: How being excluded by peers affects biological stress responses across cultures. Poster presented at the 10 th Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Las Vegas, Nevada. Kimel, S.Y. & Kitayama, S. (2009, February). Culture and the impact of choice justification on biological stress responses. Poster presented at the 9 th Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Tampa, Florida. Kimel, S.Y., Sieber, W., Norcross, W., Kallenberg, G., Brouillard, C.R. (2007, January) Self- deception and doubt: How social desirability and the imposter phenomenon influence physicians' self- assessments. Poster presented at the 8 th Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, Memphis, Tennessee. Kimel, S.Y., Norenzayan, A., Hansen, I., Brouillard, C.R., Sieber, W.J. (2006, January) Tightness- Looseness: Initial validation of a measure. Poster presented at the 7 th Annual Meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Cultural Psychology Pre- conference, Palm Springs, Florida. Kimel, S.Y., Brouillard, C.R., Ching, H., Gelle, S.A., Sandoval, A, Sieber, W.J. (2006, March) Cultural differences in the estimation of perceived health status. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, California.

12 Kimel 12 Sieber, W., Norcross, W., Kallenberg, G., Kimel, S.Y., Brouillard, C.R., Fernandes- Taylor, S. (2006, April) Enhancing physician development: Assessing professionalism in licensed family physicians. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Teachers in Family Medicine, San Francisco. California. Service and Policy Work Leadership Council, New Generations 2013 present New Israel Fund - A fund dedicated to promoting civil rights and diversity in Israel and Palestine Campus Representative, Advocacy Coordinating Team American Psychological Association of Graduate Students Peace and Security Intern, UN Women United Nations Headquarters Oct 2012 Oct 2013 March 2011 August 2011 Research and Program Intern, Common Ground for Peace in Israel/Palestine Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) Summer 2010 Committee Chair, Research on Underrepresented Populations Association for Psychological Science Peer Counselor, Speakeasy Peer Support University of British Columbia Sept 2006 Sept 2007 Sept 2002 Sept 2003 Reviewing Ad Hoc Reviewer Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin Reviewer, Student Research Competitions Research on Socially and Economically Underrepresented Populations (RiSE- UP) Association for Psychological Science Reviewer, Student Grant Competition Association for Psychological Science 2009 Present 2006 & & 2007

13 Kimel 13 Specialized Training Training in Teaching Harvard University s New Faculty Institute Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University Training in Policy Advocacy American Psychological Association Training in Designing Writing Assignments Sweetland Writing Center, University of Michigan Training in Salivary Cortisol Analysis Core Assay Facility, University of Michigan, Psychology Fall 2013 Summer 2011 Winter 2011 Fall 2009 Association Memberships Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) American Psychological Association (APA) Society for the Psychology of Women References Teaching References: Mahzarin Banaji, PhD Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics Department of Psychology Harvard University 33 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA mahzarin_banaji@harvard.edu

14 Kimel 14 Jerry Miller, PhD Faculty Coordinator of Project Outreach University of Michigan 530 Church Street Ann Arbor, Michigan Research References: Shinobu Kitayama, PhD Professor of Psychology Director of the Culture & Cognition Program University of Michigan 426 Thompson Street Ann Arbor, MI L. Rowell Huesmann, PhD Amos N. Tversky Collegiate Professor of Communication Studies and Psychology Director of the Research Center for Group Dynamics University of Michigan 426 Thompson St. Ann Arbor, MI James Sidanius, PhD Professor of Psychology and African and African American Studies Harvard University 33 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA Eran Halperin, PhD Professor of Psychology Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) P.O.Box 167 Herzliya, Israel