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Sandra Parsons, Ph.D.

Welcome to my page!

Here is a little more about me:  

I am an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University, the Director of Undergraduate Studies, and the Director of Pedagogy for our department. I am also a faculty fellow with the Center for Teaching Excellence and co-PI on the umbrella research protocol for pedagogical research with the CTE. 

I feel extremely lucky to have an appointment that allows me to devote all of my time and energy to teaching and mentoring undergraduates.


  • I teach Introduction to Social Psychology (PSYC 202), Research Methods (PSYC 340),  Positive Psychology (PSYC 480), and Psych of Gender (PSYC/SWGS 331).

  • One of my favorite places to have lunch is at Will Rice College, where I am a Resident Associate and also serve as a Divisional Advisor.

Please see the links below for more information about me and about my teaching and research.

Positively, Professor Parsons

Motivation and Emotions on Rice News

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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