Office Phone
724-357-2313
E-mail
meil@iup.edu
Fall 2009 Office Hours
How I became interested in Psychology
The opportunity to apply scientific methods to the study of behavior and the brain.
Areas of Interest
Psychopharmacology, neuroscience, substance abuse, neuropsychology
Current Research and Professional Projects
Changes in frontal lobe function during recovery from drug addiction, neural basis of drug abuse and addiction, substance abuse and treatment in rural areas, influences on peoples’ attributions regarding the causes of addictive behavior and disease
Degrees/Schools
B. A., 1989, University of Pittsburgh: Psychology (minor in Political Science)
M.A., 1992, University of Hartford: Experimental Psychology (Biopsychology Concentration)
Ph.D., 1996, Washington State University: Experimental Psychology (Biopsychology Concentration)
Courses Taught
Undergraduate
Physiological Psychology, Drugs and Behavior, Biopsychology, Research Design and Analysis, General Psychology
Graduate
Drugs and Behavior
