Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lab
About Me
My research draws upon stigma theory to explore the impact of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination in the workplace. I additionally examine allyship, allyship strategies and their effectiveness, and identity management theory applied to unconventional contexts.
Education
PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Rice University
MS, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Rice University
MS, Special Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BBA, Management, University of Notre Dame
Current CV
Recent Highlights
Exciting Updates
Dr. Nittrouer - August 2024
A conversation with Dr. Christine Nittrouer on the discrimination against stigmatized groups.
Podcast interview with Dr. Dobson.
Lab Member Accomplishment: Olivia Billington
Recently chosen for the Tech10 Senior Recognition Class of 2024! Ten Students that embody the four principles of Red Raider Spirit: Academic Excellence, Campus Leadership, Service, and Honor.
Dr. Nittrouer - Feb 2023
Featured in Ernie Manouse Town Square discussing how access to power and privilege can influence entrance into the industry.
The Discourse Over "Nepo Babies" and Nepotism in Our Culture - NPR
Dr. Nittrouer - Nov 2022
Personnel Psychology 2022 Paper Featured in Live Video-to-Tape News Segment at KLBK.
Dr. Nittrouer - Nov 2022
Invited Panelist for APA Co-Sponsored National Business Summit Discussing Mental Health Equity at Work.
Dr. Nittrouer - Fall 2018
Rice Media video featuring Nittrouer's class.
- Research assistant Cody Knight accepted into Industrial/Organizational Psychology PhD program at University of Nebraska at Omaha starting fall 2022!
- Nittrouer on team (summer 2022) that receives $560K grant from Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC).
- Nittrouer on team that receives TTU International Research and Development Seed Grant, 2021; cross-cultural comparison of disability practices in Australia and USA
- Nittrouer on team that receives $10K UHD Petroleum Land Management Energy Grant for a project focused on Incivility, 2020
- Nittrouer receives one of two 2020 Rice University Graduate Teaching Awards
