Princeton Professor Elizabeth Paluck named AAPSS Fellow for her Outstanding Work in Prejudice Reduction Through Social Norm Development

Elizabeth Levy Paluck, a professor at Princeton University, has been named one of eight fellows by the American Academy of Political and Social Science for her outstanding work in prejudice and conflict reduction. Recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, Paluck is known for her research in developing social norms to address conflict in various environments, including post-conflict regions and high schools.

Paluck’s research focuses on ethnic conflict, political conflict, conflicts among young people in schools, and violence against women. Through large-scale field experiments, she tests interventions targeting social norms and behavior, leading to advancements in the reduction of prejudice, violence, and conflict.

President Marta Tienda expressed excitement about welcoming a new group of accomplished fellows to the American Academy of Political and Social Science. She emphasized the importance of social science leaders in reimagining American world leadership and securing economic opportunities for future generations. As a fellow at Harvard Academy for International Affairs before joining Princeton in 2009, Tienda recognized Paluck’s valuable contribution to the field.

Paluck holds a Ph.D. and B.S. in psychology from Yale University and has received numerous accolades for her work over the years. These include two Robert B. Cialdini Awards for field research, an Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association, an honorary degree from Claremont Graduate University, and a Graduate Mentoring Award from the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning at Princeton.

As the 2024 David Riesman Fellow at AAPSS Paluck will continue to lead innovative research on addressing conflicts through social norms development with further impact on reducing prejudice violence and conflict across diverse environments worldwide.

In conclusion, Elizabeth Levy Paluck’s outstanding work as a professor at Princeton University has been recognized with this prestigious award by AAPSS as she continues to contribute significantly to the field of political science through her unique approach towards prejudice reduction through developing social norms interventions that have led to numerous advancements over time; Furthermore as David Riesman Fellow she will be contributing more towards addressing conflicts worldwide through innovative research methods that are both impactful and effective!