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Robert MacCoun is a Professor at Stanford University, where he holds various roles including Senior Associate Vice Provost for Research, James Patricia Kowal Professor, and is a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. His research spans the intersection of psychology, law, and social science, focusing on topics such as decision-making under uncertainty, public policy, and the role of psychology in law. MacCoun’s significant contributions to the field have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Open Science Champion Prize from the Center for Open Reproducible Science in 2024, and the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award for lifetime contributions to psychology from the Association for Psychological Science in 2019. Throughout his career, MacCoun has served as an editor for key journals in his field and has been involved in various advisory committees and professional organizations, further showcasing his commitment to advancing the integration of psychological science within legal contexts and public policy.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Teaching and conducting research at Stanford University in the field of psychology and law.
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