About Me

I am an experienced academic with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. My skills include Academic Advising, Instruction, Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Research, and Statistical Analysis. I have a strong research background with a Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Psychology (Emphasis: Cognitive Science) from Ohio University. Currently, I am continuing to instruct and conduct research in cognitive science as an Assistant Professor at Marietta College.

In my spare time, I enjoy the outdoors and frequently go biking, camping, hiking, and running. I frequently attend concerts and sporting events; however, I most enjoy spending time with family and friends.

EDUCATION

RESEARCH INTERESTS

The Connection between Supervised and Unsupervised Learning in Humans

2014 - 2018

Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Psychology

Ohio University

Dissertation: Connecting Unsupervised and Supervised Categorization Behavior from a Parainformative Perspective.

Categorization and Concept Learning in Humans

The Nature of Information Processing in Humans

Applying Cognitive Psychology Theories and Methodology to Other Disciplines

2011 - 2014

Master of Science in Experimental Psychology

Ohio University

Thesis: The Influence of Stimulus Structure and Relational Information on Category Construction and Deconstruction.

2007 - 2011

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Minor in Statistical Methods

Miami University