Breonte Guy
Position: Interim Chair & Associate Professor Department: Psychological Sciences
Contact Info
Office: 203 Coltrane Hall Phone: 336-750-2627 Email: guybs@wssu.edu
Biography
Dr. Breonte Guy is an Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences at Winston-Salem State University. Dr. Guy’s research interests center on factors promoting STEM career awareness and participation among underserved populations, focusing on designing and implementing early interventions integrating technology and increasing STEM interest and engagement. Dr. Guy’s teaching philosophy is student-centered and equity-minded. His classroom is a safe and affirming space for students to cultivate 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, information analysis, curiosity, and creativity. Dr. Guy integrates research and teaching by working with advanced students on undergraduate research projects, often supporting students learning and development via intensive immersion into federal research projects. Dr. Guy is dedicated to student success and is driven to provide cutting-edge learning experiences that promote academic excellence.
Educational Background
- North Carolina State University, Ph.D. Psychology in the Public Interest (Community Psychology)
- University of Richmond, M.A. Experimental Psychology
- University of Alabama, B.A. Psychology
Research and Project Interests
- Programmatic Intervention and Evaluation in STEM
- The STEM Education-to-Workforce Pipeline
- Science/Scientists Stereotypes
- Self-Determination and Motivation in STEM
- Gamification of STEM Learning Environments
PSY 1301, Introduction to Psychological Sciences
PSY 2430, Writing for the Psychological Sciences
PSY 3306, Abnormal Behavior
PSY 3321, Introduction to Community Psychology
PSY 2440, Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 3402, Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSY 3307, Social Psychology
PSY 4425, Contemporary Issues in Psychology