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Stephen Berry

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Stephen Berry

Assistant Professor

Behavioral Sciences

Biography

Degree Major Emphasis/Program Name Institution Year
Ph.D. Applied Psychology Southern Illinois University 2023
M.S. Psychological Science Arkansas State University 2019
B.S. Psychology Arkansas State University 2016
A.S. En Route Arkansas State University 2014
Dr. Stephen Berry was born and raised in the great state of Arkansas, where he completed his first three college degrees before moving to Illinois to complete a Ph.D. in psychology.

Prior to graduating, Dr. Berry worked as a teaching assistant at both Arkansas State and Southern Illinois University and also served as a student researcher in his professors’ research labs. Additionally, he was a consultant at SIU's Applied Research Consultants, a consulting firm that provides actionable insights for public, private, and nonprofit sector clients. While concluding his doctorate, Dr. Berry returned to Arkansas to work as an assistant professor at National Park College.

Dr. Berry is thrilled to now work at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ. In addition to having fun teaching and conducting his own research, Dr. Berry is forming a research group: the Applied Psychological Science Lab. Much like the professors who once trained him, he will train psychology majors by overseeing student-led research.
 
Scholarly and Creative Work
Berry, S. D. (2023). Psychology in a podcast context: Do brand personality perceptions and social nudges explain consumers' behavioral intentions to subscribe to Breaking Points? (Publication No. 2173) [Doctoral dissertation, Southern Illinois University Carbondale].  
 
Research Activity
Consumer Behavior, Media Attitudes, Job Perceptions, University Student Experiences
 
Teaching Interest Areas
General Psychology, Research Methods, Experimental Psychology, Behavioral Statistics
 
Awards and Honors
A.I. and the Future Thought Paper Award, ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Foundation, 2026
A.I. and the Future Research Seed Funding, ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ Foundation, 2026
Distinguished Service Award, Arkansas State University, 2016