Office
Uhler Hall, Room 215
Office Phone
724-357-7849
E-mail: newell@iup.edu
Fall 2009 Office Hours
- Monday 9:05–9:55 a.m., 2:30–3:20 p.m.
- Wednesday 9:05–9:55 a.m., 2:30–3:20 p.m.
- Friday 9:05–9:55 a.m.
How I became interested in Psychology
I’ve always been a “people-watcher,” and I found psychology to be a challenging way to understand observed behavior.
Areas of Interest
My research addresses the development of perception and social cognition in infants, young children, and individuals with autism. Specifically, I am interested in face recognition abilities and joint attention skills.
Current Research and Professional Projects
Currently I am working on several studies which investigate how face perception and joint attention skills are related from infancy through adulthood in typically-developing and autistic populations. I am also a co-investigator of a longitudinal study of infant siblings of children with autism. There are many opportunities in my lab for students seeking research experience.
Degrees/Schools
B.S., Slippery Rock University: Psychology
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh: Developmental Psychology
Courses Taught
PSYC 310: Developmental Psychology
