Dr. Niobe Way

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Biography

Niobe Way is a Professor of Applied Psychology at New York University, specializing in developmental psychology. She is the founder of the Project for the Advancement of Common Humanity (PACH) and directs the Science of Human Connection Lab. Her research examines social emotional development and the cultural ideologies that shape child development in the United States and China. Way is particularly interested in fostering core competencies such as care, cooperation, and curiosity through the Listening with Curiosity Project, which has received funding from the Spencer Foundation and Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative. With a career spanning over four decades, she has authored more than eight books and hundreds of journal articles, contributing significantly to the understanding of adolescent friendships and the crises surrounding connection in contemporary society. Way teaches various courses at NYU, integrating theoretical and empirical research with practical application in multicultural contexts.

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Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

New York University • New York, NY, USA

Teaching and researching developmental psychology, focusing on the intersection of culture and human development.

Courses

The Science of Human Connection Transformative Interviewing Culture, Context, Psychology

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
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Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.