I am a Visiting Assistant Professor at Williams College and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow.  I have a PhD in Psychology & Law from John Jay College of Criminal Justice/The Graduate Center. I’m interested in how innocent people remember their alibis, how pre-existing beliefs influence how people interpret police use of force in body cam footage, and how cognitive processes influence legal decision-makers plea decisions.

For up to date information, check out my new website at stephanieacardenas.github.io.