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Deborah Wu is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, in the Social Psychology program. She directs the Identity Development, Emotions, and Attitudes (IDEA) Lab, which examines how social identities and emotions shape our experiences, attitudes and behaviors. More specifically, she investigates the antecedents and consequences of stereotyping and prejudice, with the ultimate goal of creating interventions to improve intergroup attitudes. Her work utilizes multiple methods, including longitudinal, experimental and psychophysiological approaches. 

Dr. Wu received her BA from Northwestern University, her MS and PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and was a postdoctoral researcher at Northwestern University. She joined ASU in January 2025, after being an assistant professor at Stonehill College. 

Diana Than is a 1st year Ph.D. student in the Department of Psychology at ASU. Her primary interests include how stigma and social identity impact marginalized communities, and the potential implications it has on policies.