BIO
Sandra Neumann is an associate professor of psychology at the UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield campus. Courses she teaches include Psychology of Gender, Introductory Psychology and Statistics for Psychologists. Her research work has studied animal shelter volunteers and disaster response. Neumann is involved personally, volunteering for the Marshfield Animal Pet Shelter. She is co-chair of the UWSP Marshfield Steering Committee.
PUBLICATIONS
Neumann, S. L. (2015). Animal welfare volunteers: Who are they and why do they do what they do? Anthrozoos, 23 (4), 351-364. https://doi.org/10.2752/175303710X12750451259372
Neumann, S. L. The “hows” and “whys” of being a social justice ally. In R. A. R. Gurung & L. Prieto (Eds.), ‘Getting Culture’: Incorporating Diversity across the Curriculum (pp. 65-75). Stylus Publishing. 2009.
AWARDS
- Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on behalf of LGBTQ+ People (2023)
ADVICE
Ask questions. Wonder about people and why they do the things they do.
LAST BOOK READ
“The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do about Them)” by Lucy Jones, Ph.D.
FUN FACT
Growing up, she wanted to be a veterinarian or teacher.