Michael Larson Women have made considerable progress in education and the workplace; however, progress in science and technology fields continues to lag behind. Females remain underrepresented in science majors at the university level and, subsequently, represent less than a quarter of full professors in scientific fields. Increasing female representation in science is considered a national […]
Project Title: The Cognitive Neuroscience of Long-Term Memory
C. Brock Kirwan Memory is an essential cognitive ability. It allows us to use past events to guide future actions. Research in my laboratory focuses on determining the mechanics of how the brain remembers what it does. We are interested in determining what will be remembered and what will be forgotten. Specifically, my research focuses […]
Non-invasive Treatment for Drug Addiction
Scott C Steffensen, Psychology Completion of Academic Objectives The primary objective of this MEG project was to develop a non-invasive treatment for drug addiction. It was the first aim of this study to determine, in controlled experiments in rodents, the efficacy of brain electrical or light stimulation to produce long-term enhancement of dopamine (DA) release. […]
Neurophysiological Substrates of Cocaine Addiction
Dr. Scott Steffensen, Department of Psychology Objectives The main objective of this study was to characterize the role of GABA neurons in the ventral tegmental area in cocaine addiction. Research in my lab is dedicated to the elucidation of brain substrates underlying drug addiction. Elder Boyd K. Packer has stated, “It is my conviction, and […]
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Long-Term Memory
Dr. Brock Kirwan, Department of Psychology Memory is an essential cognitive ability. It allows us to use past events to guide future actions. Research in my laboratory focuses on determining the mechanics of how the brain remembers what it does. We are interested in determining what will be remembered and what will be forgotten. Specifically, […]
Screening for Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Secondary Schools
Dr. Ellie Young, Department of Psychology Evaluation of how well the academic objectives of the proposal were met The academic objectives were achieved for this grant. Students were mentored in reviewing a large body of research that focused on understanding the needs, behaviors, and outcomes for adolescent students with behavioral and emotional concerns. This provided […]
Neurophysiological Substrates of Alcohol Addiction
Dr. Scott Steffensen, Department of Psychology Completion of Academic Objectives Research in my lab is dedicated to the elucidation of brain substrates underlying drug addiction. Elder Boyd K. Packer has stated, “It is my conviction, and my constant prayer, that there will come through research, through inspiration to scientists if need be, the power to […]