Psychological Science

Adjunct Instructor
jboyle@umw.edu
540-654-1589

Areas of Expertise: Dr. Boyle possesses expertise in Cognitive Neurosciences, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Knowledge Management, Group Processes, Human Resources and Workforce Development, Business Strategy, Technology-Enabled Learning, Research and Development, and Process Improvement. He has also participated in diverse training and certifications as an Operating Room Specialist, Combat Medic, Air Defense Officer, in communications technology, in project management, in quality-related topics, and in acquisition and procurement, leadership, and coaching.

Professor
merchull@umw.edu
540-654-1557

Area(s) of Expertise: objectification theory, sexualization of women, feminist identity, perceptions of women in leadership roles, women’s health with a focus on reproductive health, attitudes about menstruation; decision making in medical contexts

Adjunct Instructor
mferrer@umw.edu
540-654-1589

Areas of Expertise: Principles of Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Personality

Associate Professor
dkolar@umw.edu
540-654-1594

Areas of Expertise: Environmental Issues and Psychology, Evaluation and Measurement, Social Perception

Assistant Professor - Psych
mleppane@umw.edu
540-654-1562

Area(s) of Expertise: Human Cognition, Learning and Memory, Handedness

Professor
mliss@umw.edu
540-654-1552

Associate Professor
vmackint@umw.edu
540-654-1556

Associate Professor
jmaillou@umw.edu
540-654-1555

Area(s) of Expertise: Sensory information processing

Professor
cmcbride@umw.edu
540-654-1563

Professor-Psychology
epalmwoo@umw.edu
540-654-1553

Areas of Expertise: Clinical psychology, psychophysiology, romantic relationships

Professor
hschiffr@umw.edu
540-654-2281

Areas of Expertise: Helicopter parenting, intensive parenting, emerging adulthood, infant & child development, and positive psychology

Office Manager
rstaggs@umw.edu
540-654-1054

Professor of Psychology
wdstahlm@umw.edu
540-654-1560

Associate Professor
hstebbin@umw.edu
540-654-1554

Areas of Expertise: Category learning Emotional Face processing Attentional blink Sleep Deprivation Dopamine function

Adjunct Instructor
pthaxter@umw.edu
540-654-1589

Professor
lwilson5@umw.edu
540-654-1558

Areas of Expertise: Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sexual Violence, Minority Stress