Dr. Andrea Vial

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrea Vial is a social psychologist focusing on understanding and addressing gender segregation in the workplace. Her research examines psychological processes related to gender employment discrimination and the conditions under which individuals in non-normative roles can thrive. Vial employs an interdisciplinary approach that draws on social-psychological, sociological, organizational, and developmental perspectives. A common thread in her work is the interplay between beliefs about roles and group stereotypes. She received her PhD in Psychology from Yale University in 2018 and completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at New York University's Cognitive Development Lab, where she sought to understand the developmental roots of gender gaps in leadership and ambition. Vial’s work has been published in prestigious academic journals, including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and the Journal of Applied Psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

New York University Abu Dhabi • Abu Dhabi

Teaching and conducting research in the field of social psychology, focusing on gender studies and workplace culture.

Requirements for New York University Abu Dhabi

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
High School Diploma or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Official Transcripts
  • Common Application School Report
  • Counselor Recommendation
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  • Standardized Testing (Optional for 2025-2026)
  • Teacher Recommendation
Specialization Notes

Undergraduate programs at NYU Abu Dhabi are cross-disciplinary. Departments such as Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Philosophy, and Psychology fall under the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts/Science tracks.