The Starck Lab is housed in the psychology department at Stanford University. We study the psychological mechanisms that drive racial inequality. We grapple with how our histories, social organizations, ideologies, and institutions intersect with individuals to fuel systemic forces that bestow advantage to some groups and disadvantage to others. Ultimately, we aim to unearth implementable insights that can help create a more equitable society.

Dr. Starck is an assistant professor of psychology at Stanford University, where he is also affiliated with Stanford SPARQ and the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. Before joining the faculty he was an IDEAL Provostial Fellow in the Psychology Department at Stanford. He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology & Social Policy from Princeton University, and his B.S. in Psychology and professional educator's license from Davidson College. Prior to academia, he spent several years as a high school teacher, coach, and youth program coordinator. You can keep up with his publications here.