Meg Kirkpatrick
About Meg Kirkpatrick
Meg Kirkpatrick serves as the Associate Provost for Research at Yale University, a position she has held since 2021. She has an extensive academic background, including roles at Wheaton College and the University of Massachusetts, and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Dartmouth College.
Work at Yale University
Meg Kirkpatrick has served as the Associate Provost for Research at Yale University since 2021. In this role, she oversees research initiatives and supports the university's academic mission in New Haven, Connecticut. Her position involves collaboration with faculty and administration to enhance research opportunities and resources for the university community.
Previous Experience at Wheaton College
Before her current role at Yale, Meg Kirkpatrick held multiple positions at Wheaton College in Massachusetts. She served as the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs from 2015 to 2020, where she contributed to academic policy and program development. Additionally, she was the Founding Coordinator of the Neuroscience Program from 2011 to 2015, establishing the program's framework and curriculum.
Academic Background
Meg Kirkpatrick earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Smith College, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. She furthered her education at Dartmouth College, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology from 1994 to 1999. Her academic training laid the foundation for her career in psychology and neuroscience.
Current Role at Wheaton College
In addition to her role at Yale University, Meg Kirkpatrick continues to work at Wheaton College as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Program since 2002. She also serves as the Program Director for the Wheaton Inclusive STEM Excellence initiative (WISE) since 2018, focusing on promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.
Postdoctoral Experience
Meg Kirkpatrick completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Massachusetts from 1999 to 2002. This experience contributed to her expertise in psychology and neuroscience, further enhancing her academic and research credentials.