Faculty Profile: David Ross

B.S., Cornell University, 1982

M.S., Cornell University, 1984

Ph.D., Cornell University, 1989

Teaching Interests

Developmental psychology

Social development

Psychology and the law

Applied cognitive psychology

Sex roles

Behavioral and cognitive effects of television

Personality

General psychology

Research Interests

Social cognition with an emphasis on memory, stereotypes, social judgment, and impression formation. These topics are studied in the context of psychology and the law. 

Spans theoretical and applied issues in cognitive, social, and developmental psychology.

Due in part to Dr. David Ross’ testimony related to police lineups and eyewitness testimony, as well as his continued commitment to the cause, a Missouri judge has overturned the life sentence (without possibility of parole) of Anthony Williams, who was convicted of 1st degree murder in 1993 at the age of 14. See link below for a brief news article on the decision:

http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/crime/2014/06/19/anthony-williams-conviction-dance-hall-death-tossed-out/10882755/