Amanda J. Rose

Why are women seen as less competent than men when they do the same work? Why are girls raised to be empowered but then hit a wall when they try to climb the career ladder? How are girls and boys raised that leads to communication problems between women and men, in close relationships and and at work? Why do girls and women care so much about their relationships but still end up overtaxed, overstressed, and at risk for depression and anxiety?

Dr. Amanda J. Rose has been working to address these questions for the past 20 years.

Dr. Rose is a Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri. She received her doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1999 and did her undergraduate work at The Ohio State University. Dr. Rose joined the faculty at the University of Missouri in 1999. Dr. Rose’s research focuses on the role of gender in development, communication, relationships and the workplace. Her work has been funded by NIH, and she is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and of the American Psychological Society. Dr. Rose also was awarded an early scientific achievement award from the Society for Research in Child Development. In addition to her research on gender, communication, and relationships, Dr. Rose is committed to promoting women’s professional development in the workplace and regularly teaches classes and gives presentations on the topic. Other speaking topics include the healthy development of girls and communication and relationships between males and females.