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Education

B.A.    St. Olaf College (2010)
Ph.D.  University of Iowa (2015)

Teaching

• 1130 General Psychology
• 2230 Introduction to Experimental Psychology
• 3430 Physiological Psychology
• 3960 Behavioral Research I
• 3970 Behavioral Research II
• 3990 Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
• 4730 Independent Study in Psychology (1-3 cr)

Research Interests

My research focuses on emotion and decision-making patterns. I am particularly interested in self control and impulsivity in economic, moral, environmental, and health related decisions. I use behavioral and psychophysiological measures in my research. Check out the for more information! In addition, I conduct scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) research that examines how inquiry-based learning and technology use in higher education relates to learning and attitudes toward learning in undergraduates.

Other Interests

• Running
• Gardening and cooking
• Hiking, kayaking, and spending time outdoors
• Advocating for women in science