Dr. Jennifer Beer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jennifer S. Beer is a courtesy professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Dell Medical School. Her work combines theories and methods from neuroscience and psychology to explore how self, emotion, and thoughts influence the way individuals navigate social worlds. Over the last four years, she has followed students at the university to investigate social impairments among individuals with brain trauma and examined the neural activation involved in decision-making during social dilemmas. Her expertise lies in measuring personality, neuropsychological functioning, and social behavior utilizing fMRI. She has held notable leadership roles, including President of the Social Affective Neuroscience Society in 2012-2013, and is a fellow of both the Society for Experimental Social Psychology and the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Courtesy Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of Psychology and neuroscience.

Awards

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Harrington Faculty Fellow Award

2008-01-01
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Top 10 Impactful Articles Decision-Making

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Introductory statistics course (grade C or higher) Volunteer or paid work in social work or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.