One of my favorite authors, J.G. Ballard, likens humans to an unknown planet. My experience in discovering this unknown planet as a psychologist has taught me that science is not detached from real life. Once you learn how to use it, it enables you to see the world as your laboratory and evaluate it with a critical eye. As an academic, my goal has been to put this perspective—a love of learning, a curious engagement with the world, and a desire for the betterment of society—into practice. 

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I've been an instructor and a teaching assistant for a variety of courses, and taught a diverse range of students--ethnic/racial minorities, first-generation college students, adult learners, and international students.  I've also mentored a large number of students at all levels, both national and international. Over the years, I have enjoyed seeing my research assistants have experiences that helped them advance their careers. Please check my CV to see the list of these brilliant students.

 

          To this date, I have taught the following courses:

Introduction to Psychology (Union College)

Introduction to Research Methods (Boston University)

Introduction to Human Development (Boston University)

Adolescent Development for Educators (Co-taught/Boston University)

Research and Statistical Methods in Psychology I & II Lab (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)

Introduction to Psychology I & II (Yeditepe University)

             Statistical Methods in Behavioral Sciences I (Yeditepe University)

             Psychology of Personality (Yeditepe University)

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To this date, I have served as a teaching assistant for the following courses:

Personality (New York University)

Belief in Weird things (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)

Careers in Psychology (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)

General Psychology (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)

Freshman Seminar/Psychopathology & Films (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)

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