Stigma, Health, Attitudes, Diversity, and Ethnicity Lab

Welcome to the SHADE lab at the University of Mississippi!

 

SHADE Lab group Spring 2024

Graduate Students in Dr. Wellman's Office

Team

Who we are

The lab consists of Dr. Wellman, graduate students in the Experimental Psychology PhD Program and undergraduate research assistants. 

Meet the team

Research

What we do

The SHADE lab examines antecedents and consequences of prejudice, stigma, and bias.  Across our research we utilize behavioral, self-report, and physiological reactivity measures to examine the broad consequences of stigma and bias.

What we Research

Participant and Experimenter using Figure Cuff Blood pressure machine

 

Join the Lab

The SHADE Lab will be recruiting graduate PhD students to begin Fall 2026 (Applications Due 12/1/2025). Prospective students are encouraged to contact Dr. Wellman with questions prior to applying.

Interested University of Mississippi undergraduates looking for research lab experience for credit or volunteering should email Shade.lab@olemiss.edu for more information. 

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