Michele M. Tugade, Ph.D., Professor of Psychological Science and Director of the Affective Science Laboratory at Vassar College. Dr. Tugade's research focuses on the function of positive emotions in the coping process; the mechanisms that promote resilience in the face of stress and adversity; and emotion-related processes associated with health and well-being. Her program of research incorporates multiple research methodologies, including laboratory-based experiments, experience-sampling methodology, behavioral analyses, and psychophysiological measurement procedures. She also gives public lectures on topics related to mental health, wellness, education, and women's leadership. Her scholarly works include The Handbook of Positive Emotions (Guildford Press) and other journal publications.
Dr. Tugade received a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Mental Health and is an elected member of the International Society for Research on Emotions. She has worked with a number of organizations, including: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, NASA, Apple, The University of Global Health Equity, and The United Way.
