Hi, I am Nina Dours
A psychology feminist researcher focused on diverse intimate relationships and LGBTQ+ experiences.
About me
Educational Background
I graduated in 2021 from Chapman University with a B.A in psychology and a B.F.A in screenwriting where I investigated diverse relationships at the ONWARD Lab with Dr. Amy Moors. From there, I pursued a Master’s degree in Applied Social Psychology at Claremont Graduate University where I continued to build my toolset of research and analytics skills.
Current Research
I am a first-year 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 gende roles and labor division on relationship satisfaction among heterosexual and sexual minority women.
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
Professional
Experience
My teaching philosophy is based on 3 principles: knowledge co-creation, continual learning, and equity. Learn more here
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 being advocates for queer graduate students and providng resources for LGBTQ+ psycholopgists.
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.
Contact Information
EMAIL
ndour002@fiu.edu
sOCIAL mEDIA
PWR LAB Website
https://pwrlab.fiu.edu
Professional Association
APA Division 44
ASCP Website
https://case.fiu.edu/psychology/phd-in-applied-social-and-cultural-psychology/