Dr. Kristina Olson

Professor

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Biography

Kristina Olson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Princeton University, where she is also the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Her research focuses on how children and adolescents think about social groups and develop a sense of identity, specifically examining how children understand social categories based on race and gender. Her recent work has prioritized studying gender diverse children, including ongoing longitudinal projects that explore gender development and well-being among transgender, gender nonconforming, and intersex children. Her lab investigates the development of racial attitudes and how children mentally represent human diversity, employing methods and theories from social, developmental, clinical, and cognitive psychology.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.