Dr. Toni Schmader

Professor

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Biography

Toni Schmader is a Professor and the Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). With a PhD from the University of California-Santa Barbara obtained in 1999, her research focuses on the interplay of self and social identity, particularly the impact of social identity in the context of negative stereotypes. Schmader's work extends to implicit gender bias, stigma, social justice, social cognition, and intergroup emotions. She has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to various book chapters. In her role as Director of the Engendering Success in STEM Consortium, she is committed to developing effective interventions to counteract biases in academic and professional settings. Schmader has also been involved in editorial work for the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and participates in several professional committees related to social psychology. Her ongoing research explores how societal norms and stereotypes affect individuals' motivation and performance in different contexts.

Research Interests

Social Identity Implicit Gender Bias Social Cognition Intergroup Emotion Motivation Performance Social Justice Stigma

Experience

Department Head

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver

Leading the Department of Psychology, overseeing research initiatives and educational programs.

Awards

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Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring

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European Association of Social Psychology Theory-Innovation Award

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Canada Research Chair

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Daniel M. Wegner Theoretical Innovation Prize

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Killam Faculty Research Prize

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Society for Personality and Social Psychology Fellow

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Society for Experimental Social Psychology Fellow

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.