Tag: psychology
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Sarah Gardner, Mercer University – Reading During The Civil War
On Mercer University Week: In tough times, it can helpful to bury your nose in a book. Sarah Gardner, professor of history, explores how some made it through a tough moment with the help of literature. Dr. Sarah Gardner is Distinguished University Professor of History in Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She…
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Jennifer Barkin, Mercer University – Measuring How New Mothers Are Functioning
On Mercer University Week: A test to determine how new mothers are functioning is here. Jennifer Barkin, associate professor of community medicine and obstetrics, details how it measures the functioning of new mothers. Dr. Jennifer Barkin is an associate professor of community medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at Mercer University School of Medicine. A psychiatric…
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Paul Dosal, University of Southern Florida – The Power of Predictive Analytics on Campus
Some students need more support than others to get their education. Paul Dosal, professor of Latin American history at the University of South Florida, describes how to identity these students early on. Paul Dosal is the Vice President for Student Success at the University of South Florida. In that position, he is responsible for coordinating…
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Renee Penalver, Coe College – Cognitive Psychology
Want to learn something to the core? Go deep. Renee Penalver, assistant professor of psychology at Coe College, discusses how to be better engaged in a subject. I am a cognitive psychologist interested in how the bilingual experience impacts different types of memory. In my current research, I investigate how word frequency and bilingual language…
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Tyler Carrington, Cornell College – Historical Personal Ads and Modern Dating
On Cornell College Week: The history of love is understudied. Tyler Carrington, assistant professor of German studies and history, looks to the past to mend this hole in our fabric. Tyler Carrington is a cultural historian of modern Germany and teaches a wide variety of courses in the German Studies curriculum, ranging from intro and…
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Bonnie A. Green, East Stroudsburg University – Oppositional Mindset
Students react in different ways to criticism. Bonnie Green, professor of psychology at East Stroudsburg University, explores the ways a critical remark has an effect on a student’s learning capabilities. Bonnie A Green, Ph.D. is an experimental psychologist who specializing in research in the Science of Success, particularly as it relates to academic achievement and…
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Rong Fu, Siena College – Childhood Trauma and Late-Life Cognitive Functioning
The early death of a parent can have long-lasting effects on a person. Rong Fu, assistant professor of sociology at Siena College, explores what the effects are and how best to treat them. Dr. Rong Fu received her dual-title Ph.D. in Sociology and Gerontology and M.S. in Sociology from Purdue University. Her main fields of…
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Kevin Singer, North Carolina State University – Friendships Matter for Higher Ed Students
On This Student Spotlight: Having a diverse friend group can be an important part of college life. Kevin Singer, Ph.D student at North Carolina State University, examines why seeking out people with different beliefs can be a vital part of an education. Kevin Singer is a PhD student in higher education and Research Associate for…
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Richard Allen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Training Foster Parents in Positive Behavior Support
On Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Week: Foster parents are always needed. Richard Allen, assistant professor in the department of school psychology, delves into how to train parents for this endeavor. Dr. Allen has extensive experience providing psychological assessment, consultation and intervention services in home, community and school based programs, serving both children and adults…
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Scott Glassman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Positive Psychology
On Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Week: Being positive may be hard, but it can be worth it. Scott Glassman, clinical assistant professor in the department of counseling, explores feeling good mentally and physically. Dr. Glassman is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the MS Program in Mental Health Counseling at PCOM. He…