David A. Kalkstein

Hi! I’m Dave. I’m a researcher at the California Civil Rights Department. Prior to joining the CRD, I was a postdoctoral research scientist in social psychology at Stanford University. I received my PhD in Social Psychology from NYU, with a minor in quantitative psychology.

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Throughout my career, I have sought to both build basic social psychological theory and apply theory to address pressing social issues related to education, intergroup relations, equality, and well-being. In the past, I have developed socio-cognitive models for understanding social perception and social influence. In ongoing work, my collaborators and I are developing interventions—both intimate and large-scale—that leverage psychological theory to affect real-world change. Finally, as a researcher at the California Civil Rights Department, I am focused on translating insights from social and behavioral science to develop policies that uphold and protect the civil rights of all individuals within the state. ​

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To learn more about my work, click here. For examples of my research, check out my papers.

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Email: dave.kalkstein@gmail.com