Eric Deemer

Email:
edeemer@purdue.edu

Phone:
(765) 494-6420

Address:
Steven C. Beering Hall of
Liberal Arts and Education
100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098
BRNG 5172

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Research Group

Eric Deemer

Professor

Counseling Psychology,
Educational Studies

Email:
edeemer@purdue.edu

Phone:
(765) 494-6420

Address:
Steven C. Beering Hall of
Liberal Arts and Education
100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098
BRNG 5172

Links:

Research Group

About

Education
  • Ph.D. — Counseling Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York (2008)
  • M.S. — Human Performance and Sport Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1995)
  • B.S. — Psychology, Allegheny College (1992)

Career Experience
  • 2021 – present
    Professor
    Department of Educational Studies, Counseling Psychology
    College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
  • 2016 – 2021
    Associate Professor
    Department of Educational Studies, Counseling Psychology
    College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
  • 2012 – 2016
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Educational Studies, Counseling Psychology
    College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
  • 2008 – 2012
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Psychology & Behavioral Science
    Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

Research & Publications

Dr. Deemer’s research focuses on academic and career development, with a particular emphasis on the motivational and social psychological factors that foster the pursuit of careers in STEM. Particular topics of focus within this area include the influence of gender and racial stereotypes on career motivation, STEM interest and identity development, career intentions, academic procrastination, and academic momentum. His research also examines how elements of academic contexts give rise to the adoption of certain motivational orientations and goals.

Selected Publications
  • Deemer, E. D., Ogas, J. P., & Barr, A. C. (2024). Contribution of social bonds to the development of scientific research identity in adolescent participants of a science enrichment program. Journal of Career Assessment, 32(4), 760-775.
  • Deemer, E. D., Dotterer, A. M., Duhon, S. A., Derosa, P. A., Lim, S., Bowen, J. R., & Howarter, K. B. (2024). Does university context play a role in mitigating threatening race-STEM stereotypes? Test of the stereotype inoculation model. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 17(2), 190-199.
  • Soto Sullivan, C. M., Deemer, E. D., & Yadav, A. (2023). Work-family balance satisfaction of racially and ethnically minoritized postdoctoral scholars in the STEM fields. Journal of Career Development, 50(6), 1263-1278.
  • Deemer, E. D., Barr, A. C., Belote, A., Hall, M. C., Xu, C., & Ogas, J. P. (2023). Online science instruction can promote adolescents’ autonomy need satisfaction: A latent growth curve analysis. Research in Science Education, 53(5), 961-975.
  • Sharma, P., Deemer, E. D., & Hsu, J. L. (2023). Integrating environmental knowledge into a short interdisciplinary course on sustainability. Electronic Journal for Research in Science & Mathematics Education, 27(3), 96-121.

Courses Typically Taught

  • EDPS 61800 — Intellectual & Neuropsychological Assessment
  • EDPS 61900 — Counseling Psychology Research Practicum
  • EDPS 62300 — Personality Assessment
  • EDPS 62700 — Career Assessment Practicum