Jennifer Baumgartner

Jennifer Baumgartner is a fourth-year Ph.D. student at Wright State University, working under the supervision of Dr. Tamera Schneider. Jennifer’s research interests include examining moderators and mechanisms of stress resilience, focusing on behavioral and psychophysiological assessment. A second and related line of interest includes fostering stress resilience through contemplative practices and exploring mechanisms whereby contemplative practices produce positive outcomes. Jennifer received her B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Under the supervision of Dr. Linda Skitka, she studied the impact of mindfulness on the relationship between moral conviction and intolerance. Jennifer received her Master’s degree in Human Factors Psychology from Wright State University. Her thesis examined the role of affect and flow on facilitating performance and adaptation. Jennifer is currently embarking on dissertation research where she will examine self expansion as a mechanism driving positive stress outcomes and prosociality in experienced Buddhist meditators.