Associate Professor of Psychology
The faculty can be found at Founders Hall 434
Dr. Jennifer M. Pipitone is an environmental psychologist specializing in urban multicultural settings, with a focus on how young people experience and navigate social power dynamics. Her research integrates qualitative and participatory visual methods, such as photovoice, to examine how interactions with the environment can shape identity and sense of belonging. Over the past decade, she has explored how place-based approaches can be used to challenge power structures and advance social and environmental justice within study abroad, community-based, and environmental education programs. In her People in Place (PiP) Research Lab, Dr. Pipitone mentors students in qualitative analysis of text and visual data while fostering their professional development.
Dr. Pipitone believes teaching is at the core of social change. In the classroom, she applies experiential and inclusive pedagogies to help students to connect coursework to everyday life and envision pathways toward a just and sustainable future. She co-developed and co-directs the Environmental Studies Minor and was recognized for her dedication to student engagement with the Mount’s 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award.
