Dr. Robison is currently an Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. She previously taught at Stetson University, Stony Brook University, SUNY College at Old Westbury, SUNY Albany, and Albany Medical College. As a graduate student, she was the recipient of two major teaching awards as a graduate student at Stony Brook University. She received the Psychology Department Award for Excellence in Teaching, chosen ~60 graduate TA’s in the department, in 2016. In 2017, She received an institution-wide award, the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student. You can read about the latter here. She enjoys teaching a wide variety of courses, such as Intro Neuroscience, Research Methods and Data Analysis in Neuroscience, Intro Psychology, Neuro/psychopharmacology and Addiction, Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuroanatomy, Health Psychology, Statistics, and Research Methods in Psychology.
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INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD
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Department of Psychology and Neuroscience; Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
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Fall 2023
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Course: Introduction to Neuroscience (w/ lab)
Instructed ~30 undergraduate students on the biological structures and functions of the brain and nervous system and introduced the fundamental concepts in neuroscience and research methods used by behavioral neuroscientists. Concepts range from cellular to behavioral aspects of neuroscience.
Winter (aka Spring) 2023
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Course: Introduction to Neuroscience (w/ lab)
Instructed ~30 undergraduate students on the biological structures and functions of the brain and nervous system and introduced the fundamental concepts in neuroscience and research methods used by behavioral neuroscientists. Concepts range from cellular to behavioral aspects of neuroscience.
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Course: Drugs and the Brain (ONLINE)
Instructed 19 undergraduate students on principles of psychopharmacology as relevant to drug use; the biological, neurochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying the actions of drugs; psychiatric medications and their therapeutic actions and associated toxicities; and the history, consequences and complexity of drug use and abuse. DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS.
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Fall 2022
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Course: Introduction to Neuroscience (w/ lab)
Instructed ~30 undergraduate students on the biological structures and functions of the brain and nervous system and introduced the fundamental concepts in neuroscience and research methods used by behavioral neuroscientists. Concepts range from cellular to behavioral aspects of neuroscience.
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Winter (aka Spring) 2022
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Course: Introduction to Neuroscience (w/ lab)
Instructed ~20 undergraduate students on the biological structures and functions of the brain and nervous system and introduced the fundamental concepts in neuroscience and research methods used by behavioral neuroscientists. Concepts range from cellular to behavioral aspects of neuroscience.
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Course: Drugs and the Brain (ONLINE)
Instructed 18 undergraduate students on principles of psychopharmacology as relevant to drug use; the biological, neurochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying the actions of drugs; psychiatric medications and their therapeutic actions and associated toxicities; and the history, consequences and complexity of drug use and abuse. DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS.
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Fall 2021
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Course: Introduction to Neuroscience (w/ lab)
Instructed ~30 undergraduate students on the biological structures and functions of the brain and nervous system and introduced the fundamental concepts in neuroscience and research methods used by behavioral neuroscientists. Concepts range from cellular to behavioral aspects of neuroscience.
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Course: Research Methods & Data Analysis in Behavioral Neuroscience (w/ lab)
Instructed ~18 undergraduate students, introducing them to a wide range of research strategies and methods being used by behavioral neuroscientists. The course focuses on modern, common techniques used in hypothesis-driven research to collect scientifically relevant and publishable data. Examples from various areas of inquiry (e.g., learning and memory, sleep, etc.) will be used to illustrate both applications and limitations of these techniques.
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Department of Psychology; Stetson University (DeLand, FL)
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Spring 2021
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Course: Introduction to Psychology (4 credit course) – ONLINE
Instruct 30 undergraduate students on field of psychology, including theoretical perspectives and research methods most prominent in psychology, as well as topics like biopsychology, emotion, motivation, development, learning and memory, thought and language, social and personality psychology, gender and sexuality, stress and health psychology, and psychological disorders.
Course: Health Psychology (4 credit course) – ONLINE
Instruct 20 undergraduate students on psychological theory, research, and practice concerning the prevention of illness and promotion of health. Specific topics include stress management, behavioral factors in chronic illness, alcohol and substance abuse, and reduction of sexual risk factors. Additionally, we will discuss navigation of health care systems and challenges in the field of health psychology, including disparities in healthcare for marginalized groups. Students will plan and implement health-related behavior modifications, as well as design a health promotion/illness prevention program. DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS.
Course: Research Methods & Proposal (4 credit course) – HYBRID/HYFLEX
Mentor 11 undergraduate students, each carrying out an independent research project for their senior thesis. This process involves obtaining approval from the Institutional Review Board and/or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, writing an APA-style manuscript, and presenting results to classmates and possibly at a local or national convention.
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Fall 2020
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Course: Introduction to Psychology (4 credit course) – ONLINE
Instructed 30 undergraduate students on field of psychology, including theoretical perspectives and research methods most prominent in psychology, as well as topics like biopsychology, emotion, motivation, development, learning and memory, thought and language, social and personality psychology, gender and sexuality, stress and health psychology, and psychological disorders. DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS.
Course: Drugs, Mind, Behavior (4 credit course) – ONLINE
Instructed 20 undergraduate students on principles of psychopharmacology as relevant to drug use; the biological, neurochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying the actions of drugs; psychiatric medications and their therapeutic actions and associated toxicities; and the history, consequences and complexity of drug use and abuse. DOWLOAD SYLLABUS.
Course: Research Methods & Proposal (4 credit course) – HYBRID/HYFLEX
Instructed 12 undergraduate students on research methods, statistical analysis, and oral and written presentation of psychology research. Mentored each student in designing an independent research project for their senior thesis, and writing an APA-style proposal. DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS.
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Department of Psychology; University at Albany (SUNY) (Albany, NY)
Spring 2019
Course: Psychopharmacology (3 credit course)
Instructed 14 undergraduate students on principles of psychopharmacology as relevant to drug use; the biological, neurochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying the actions of drugs; psychiatric medications and their therapeutic actions and associated toxicities; and the history, consequences and complexity of drug use and abuse. DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS.
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Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics; Albany Medical College (Albany, NY)
Spring 2021
Topic: “Tools in neuroscience: behavior phenotyping”; Course: Disorders of the Nervous System (Graduate Level)
Gave a single 2-hour lecture and write and grade homework assignments and exam questions.
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Spring 2018
Course: Neuropharmacology & Behavioral Neuroscience (Graduate level) (2 credit course)
Designed, instructed, and provided assessment with a team of two other faculty members. This was a discussion-based course taught from the primary literature, with topics including experimental design, research methods, systems, and disorders of the nervous system. DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS.
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Fall 2018 & 2019
Topic: “Schizophrenia”; Course: Neuroanatomy & Nervous System Disorders (Graduate level)
Each semester, gave a single 90-minute lecture, designed and graded test questions, graded student presentation and paper.
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Department of Psychology; SUNY College at Old Westbury (Old Westbury, NY)
Spring 2015
Course: Research Methods III (4 credit course)
Instructed 22 undergraduate students on research methods, statistical analysis, and oral and written presentation of psychology research projects. DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS.
Fall 2014
Course: Psychology of Addictions (3 credit course)
Instructed a class of 20 undergraduate students on the psychology of addiction. Topics included defining addiction, addiction as a personal and public health issue, the history and politics of drug and alcohol use, basics of neuroanatomy, neural communication, and pharmacology, methods in addiction research, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, cannabinoids, stimulants, opioids, hallucinogens, obesity, behavioral addictions, environmental influences and at-risk populations, and treatment methods for addictive disorders.
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Department of Psychology; Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY)
Fall 2016
Course: Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design (Graduate level) (3 credit course)
Taught independent computer laboratory section on statistics using SPSS to 15 Psychology Ph.D. students. DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS.
Fall 2015
Course: Addicted Brain (3 credit course)
Instructed a class of 120 undergraduate students on the psychology of addiction. Topics included defining addiction, addiction as a personal and public health issue, the history and politics of drug and alcohol use, basics of neuroanatomy, neural communication, and pharmacology, methods in addiction research, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, cannabinoids, psychostimulants, opioids, hallucinogens, obesity, behavioral addictions, environmental influences and at-risk populations, and treatment methods for addictive disorders.
Summer 2014
Course: Research and Writing in Psychology (4 credit course)
Instructed 22 undergraduate students on research methods, statistical analysis, and oral and written presentation of psychology research projects. DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS.
Spring 2014
Course: Addicted Brain (3 credit course)
Taught a series of independent lectures to class of 192 undergraduate students on the psychology of addiction. Topics included psychostimulants, stress and addiction, exercise and addiction, and comorbid mental illness and substance abuse.
Fall 2013
Course: Research and Writing in Psychology (4 credit course)
Instructed 24 undergraduate students on research methods, statistical analysis, and oral and written presentation of psychology research projects.
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GUEST LECTURER
Summer 2019; Summer 2020 (x2)
Topic: “Addiction”; Course: The Science of Psychology
Columbia University (New York, New York)
Taught a 2-hour class of ~50 high school students enrolled in the Columbia University Summer Immersion Program
Spring 2018
Topic: “Methods of Psychopharmacology”; Course: Psychopharmacology
Department of Psychology; University at Albany (Albany, NY)
Gave a single 80-minute lecture to ~25 undergraduate students.
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP
Graduate Teaching Assistant; Department of Psychology; Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY)
Spring 2017
Course: Health Psychology
Attended class and took notes, created exam questions, held weekly office hours and review sessions for exams, proctored exams.
Fall 2016
Course: Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design (Graduate level)
Graduate level statistics class for Psychology Ph.D. students. Attended class and took notes, graded class assignments and labs, held exam review sessions and created review sheets and practice problems, and held weekly office hours.
Spring 2016
Course: Survey in Social Psychology
Attended class, took notes, graded class assignments and papers, created exam questions, held exam review sessions, extra credit seminars, and weekly office hours, proctored exams.
Spring 2015
Course: Autism and Intellectual Disability
Attended class and took notes, graded class assignments and papers, created exam questions, held weekly office hours, proctored exams.
Fall 2014
Course: Survey in Biopsychology
Attended class and took notes, graded class assignments, created exam questions, held weekly office hours, proctored exams.
Spring 2013
Drugs and the Brain
Attended class and took notes, created exam questions, held weekly office hours and review sessions for exams, proctored exams.
Fall 2012
Statistical Methods in Psychology
Attended class and took notes, graded homework and exams, held weekly office hours, proctored exams.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant; Colgate University (Hamilton, NY)
Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007
Course: Undergraduate Statistics
Held exam review sessions and weekly office hours.
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ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING
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May 2020
“Online Teaching: Strategies for Becoming an Engaging Instructor”; New York Academy of Sciences
Summer 2018
“Scientists Teaching Science”; New York Academy of Sciences
Nine-week online course that included readings, discussions, and assignments to instruct on active learning and teaching styles, diversity/inclusion, creating course objectives, syllabi, and student assessments, devising a new course, and online instruction.
2015 & 2016
“Teaching of Psychology (TOP) Conference” (Tarrytown, NY)
Two-day annual conference organized by Farmingdale State College to foster innovation and collaboration in the teaching of psychology, including classroom experiments, courses, techniques for improving student engagement, and the latest research on learning and assessment.
Spring 2015
“Seminar on Teaching Methods”; Dept. of Psychology; Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY)
Semester-long course focusing on theory and pragmatics of college teaching. Topics include lecturing, use of discussion, types of evaluation of students and teachers, factors affecting undergraduate learning, ethics, student-faculty relations, course administration, and use of audio-visual devices and other teaching technology.
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Spring 2013
“Human Development”; Department of Psychology; Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY)
Course for Masters of Education students, with focus on biological and psychological development and its relationship to teaching and curriculum development for diverse learners.