Nina Dours
A feminist researcher focused on diverse intimate relationships and
LGBTQ+ experiences.
About me
I am a PhD student in the Applied Social and Cultural Psychology program at Florida International University. Specifically, I work with Dr. Asia Eaton at the Power, Women, and Relationships (PWR) lab. I seek to utilize a feminist research lens to understand the influence of gender and sexuality within intimate relationships. I am currently collecting data for my Master’s thesis, in which I investigate the impact of gender roles and labor division on relationship satisfaction for women partnered with women and women partnered with men.
Community
Participation
APAGS Committee on Sexual Orientation
and Gender Diversity
I am currently a member of this sub-committee within the American Psychology Association for graduate students. Our goals involve advocating for queer graduate students and providing resources for future LGBTQ+ psychologists.
YES Institute Internship
The YED Institute is local non-profit organization in Miami focused on promoting the well-being of all youth, free of suicide, violence and discrimination. I am currently interning for the orgnaization where I work with the deucation team to provide training related to sexual and gender orientation, psychological safety, and communication.
Video from the Yes Institute
instagram page, see here
Teaching
Experience
My teaching philosophy is based on 3 principles: knowledge co-creation, continual learning, and equity. Learn more here
Guest Lectures
I have given several guest lectures in undergraduate classes, ranging from topics related to graduate application materials, LGBTQ+ youth experiences, and media representation of diverse romantic relationships.
Teaching Assistantships
Graduate classes: research methods
Undergraduate classes: positive psychology senior seminar, psychology of women, advanced research resign, psychology of sexual orientation,
College Teaching Certificate
Completed a two-course training on transdisciplinary pedagogy aimed to prepare future faculty. Projects included the creation of a course syllabus, see here.
Fellowships and Awards
Grants and Fellowships
- CASE Dean's Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship (FIU)
- DBOS Fellowship (CGU)
- General Bronson Fellowship (CGU)
- SURF Fellowship (Chapman)
Awards and Scholarships
- SPSP Diversity Travel Award
- Chapman University Senior Outstanding Research Award
- Chapman University Hesperian Scholarship
Contact Information
EMAIL
ndour002@fiu.edu
sOCIAL mEDIA
PWR LAB Website
https://pwrlab.fiu.edu
ASCP Website
Professional Association
APA Division 44
APA of Graduate Students
https://case.fiu.edu/psychology/phd-in-applied-social-and-cultural-psychology/