Eric Deemer
Professor and Training Director
Counseling PsychologyEducational Studies
- 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)
- 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
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.
Research Team
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.
- EDPS 61800 — Intellectual & Neuropsychological Assessment
- EDPS 61900 — Counseling Psychology Research Practicum
- EDPS 62300 — Personality Assessment
- EDPS 62700 — Career Assessment Practicum
