Research

 

 

UHCL Psychology Research Groups

If you are interested in learning more about or volunteering with any of these research labs, please email the faculty member associated with the lab you are interested in learning more about.

Prejudice Research Lab

Kim Case, Ph.D.

281-283-3338

caseki@uhcl.edu

http://sites.google.com/site/drkimcase/

Undergraduate and graduate students work together with Dr. Case on both quantitative and qualitative projects related to privilege, race, sex, sexual orientation, and transgender issues. Dr. Case also conducts research on the teaching of psychology.

Bartsch’s Research Lab, Ph.D.

281-283-3327

Bartsch@uhcl.edu

We have active projects in media effects, social influence, and SOTL (scholarship of teaching and learning).

The Kowai-Bell Group

Neneh Kowai-Bell, Ph.D.

281-283-3413

kowaibell@uhcl.edu

Social psychology and scholarship of teaching research using eclectic methods from social psychology, cognitive psychology and psychophysiology.

Behavior Analysis Research Lab

Dorothea C. Lerman, Ph.D., BCBA

281-283-3437

lerman@uhcl.edu

Current projects focus on behavioral interventions for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, teacher training, basic learning processes (rat lab), and observer accuracy. Undergraduate and graduate assistants conduct basic and applied research in school, lab, and clinic settings.

The UHCL Rat Pack

David Malin, Ph.D.

281-283-3339

malin@uhcl.edu

This student research group conducts laboratory investigations of nicotine dependence and age-related memory impairment, as well as experimental treatments for these conditions. Students generally receive course credit (grad or undergrad, Psyc or Biol) through Behavioral Neuroscience Research Methods, Behavioral Pharmacology Research Methods or Master’s Thesis.

Research on the Interaction Between Humans and Machines (RIHM) Lab

S. Camille Peres, Ph.D.

281-283-3412

PeresSC@uhcl.edu
http://coursesite.uhcl.edu/hsh/PeresSC/

This lab conducts research investigating some of the dynamics associated with the human-machine interface, specifically the human-computer interface. The research in this field and this lab varies and includes the incorporation of concepts and methods associated with Psychology into the design of software and web site interfaces. Additionally, work in this lab is focused on identifying specific cognitive mechanisms associated with learning by observing people’s interaction and performance with computers.

Dr. Short’s Research Group

Mary Short, Ph.D.

shortmb@uhcl.edu

Dr. Short’s research typically focuses on sexuality issues, including acceptability of STI prevention methods, sexual decision-making, and douching behaviors in women. She is open to having students join her research group.

Behavioral Neuroscience Research Lab

Chris Ward, Ph.D.

281-283-3303

wardchris@uhcl.edu

http://coursesite.uhcl.edu/hsh/ward/

Undergraduate and graduate students are involved in research exploring the detrimental effects of sleep loss on learning and memory. Typically, research utilizes rodent models of sleep disruption and maze learning.