Dr. Steven Roberts

Associate Professor

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Biography

Steven Othello Roberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stanford University. His research focuses on the psychological bases of racism and efforts to dismantle it. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Michigan, where he also completed his Master's degree. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology from New York University, and an Associate degree in Liberal Arts from Borough of Manhattan Community College. He has received several honors for his work including being named a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science in 2021, and receiving the Sage Young Scholar Award from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology the same year. Roberts has been recognized for transformative contributions to the field, earning the Janet Taylor Spence Award for Early Career Contributions. He has taught multiple courses at Stanford and actively mentors undergraduate and postdoctoral students.

Research Interests

Awards

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Rising Star

2021-01-01
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Sage Young Scholar Award

2021-01-01
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Mission Award

2021-01-01
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Janet Taylor Spence Award

2021-01-01

Courses

PSYCH 14N AFRICAAM 121N CSRE 21N PSYCH 21N MLA 205P CSRE 300 PSYCH 275 PSYCH 299 PSYCH 281 PSYCH 194 PSYCH 195 OSPCPTWN 80 PSYCH 1

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.