# The SPEx Lab

> The Social Perception Experimentation Lab at Fort Lewis College — social psychology research on intergroup perception, implicit bias, stereotypes, and humor, led by undergraduate researchers.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of the SPEx Lab, its mission, and current highlights.
- [About](/about): Lab philosophy, values, and how the SPEx Lab operates at Fort Lewis College.
- [Team](/team): Faculty, graduate mentors, and undergraduate research assistants.
- [Research](/research): Active research areas and ongoing projects.
- [News](/news): Lab updates, conference presentations, graduations, and press coverage.
- [Media](/media): Talks, interviews, and press features.

## Research areas

- [AI and social perception](/research/ai-and-social-perception): How people perceive and respond to AI in social contexts.
- [Intergroup interactions](/research/intergroup-interactions): Dynamics between social groups.
- [Implicit bias](/research/implicit-bias): Measurement and effects of unconscious bias.
- [Within-group bias](/research/within-group-bias): Bias directed at members of one's own group.
- [Stereotypes and performance](/research/stereotypes-and-performance): How stereotypes shape performance and evaluation.