Dr. Malik Boykin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Malik Boykin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences at Brown University. He obtained his doctorate in Social Personality Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned a Master's degree in Social-Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Maryland University College. Dr. Boykin's research primarily investigates topics such as intergroup relations, hierarchy, prejudice, mentorship, and racial identity. He explores how these themes impact attitudes and decision-making algorithms, particularly within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Dr. Boykin has received prestigious funding from the Ford Fellowship Foundation and has affiliations with various organizations, including the Society for Personality and Social Psychology and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Brown University • Providence, RI, United States

Conducted research in Social Cognition through a fellowship program.

Courses

Psychology Stigma Prejudice Social Psychology Core Topics Cognitive Psychological Sciences II

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics