*WARNING* 

Entering this site may increase long-term potentiation, spontaneous curiosity, and exposure to bad puns about action potentials. This space began as a (grant required) hub for sharing open educational resources (OER) for the common academic good—and has happily evolved into a dumping ground for all things neurdy.

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Teaching

I am an enthusiastic teacher and lifelong learner. Over the course of my career, I have taught more than 150 undergraduate and graduate STEM courses in Psychological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Biology.

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Research 

In the research machine, I am a Dolorologist. My Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychophysiology lab investigates the neural activities that underlie pain behaviors and pain-related cognition, primarily using electrophysiological methods. We also examine the effects of cannabinoids as analgesics. I have a tertiary research interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning, with a particular focus on integrating primary research literature into undergraduate neuroscience curricula. I am passionate about preparing students for careers in neuroscience, psychology, and related fields.

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Academic Construction

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I am also a builder. I spent several years in research administration, helping to advance my institution’s research profile as a Faculty Research Fellow, Director of Faculty and Student Research, and, most recently, Director of Faculty Scholar Development. In these roles, I developed a deep appreciation for supporting junior faculty as they establish labs, launch research agendas, and find their scholarly voice. I was the founding Department Head of Neuroscience and remain committed to building programs, labs, and communities that help students and faculty (and their research) thrive.