Laura Niemi

Research Focus

My research examines the psychological underpinnings of why and how people morally judge each other, decide what is right and wrong, make choices to help or harm, and live out their values. I also investigate how methods and findings from moral psychology research can be applied to address social issues. 

In the news

• Philosopher John Doris: ‘Moral psychologists have plenty to do’
• I, Judge and Jury
• Laura Niemi wins Kaplan Family Fellowship
• Students tackle community projects in moral psychology course
• Undergraduate psychology conference to feature diverse research
• Center for Social Sciences awards 2022-23 Faculty Fellowships
• New center will integrate human development research
• New moral psychology minor takes on challenging questions
• Grants advance social sciences research, collaboration
• Twenty new Engaged Faculty Fellows named
• Social sciences center awards COVID-19 grants
• Grants seed social science research, conferences