My research interests include Quaternary Geology, Geomorphology, Soils, Geographic Information Systems, Mapping & Field Geology.

Publications

Hopkins, N.R., Kleman, J., Evenson, E.B., & Kodama, K.P. (2016) An anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS) fabric record of till kinematics within a late Weichselian low Baltic till, Southern Sweden. Boreas 45(4), 846-860.

Larson, G.J., Menzies, J., Lawson, D.E., Evenson, E.B., & Hopkins, N.R. (2016) Macro- and micro-sedimentology of a modern melt-out till -- Matanuska Glacier, Alaska. Boreas 45(2), 235-251.

Hopkins, N.R., Evenson, E.B., Kodama, K.P., & Kozlowski, A. (2016) An anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility (AMS) investigation of the till fabric of drumlins: support for an accretionary origin. Boreas 45(1), 100-108.

Dr. Clark's teaching interests include Developmental Neurobiology, Endocrinology, Neuroanatomy, Comparative Neuroscience, Cellular Neuroscience, and Neuroscience Techniques.

Publications

Clark S, Pollard K, Rainville J, Vasudevan N. 2016. Detection of the phosphorylation of the estrogen receptor α as an outcome for GPR30 activation. Methods in Molecular Biology 1366: 457-470.

Anchan D, Clark S, Pollard K, Vasudevan N. 2014. GPR30 activation decreases anxiety in the open field test but not in the elevated plus maze test in female mice. Brain and Behavior 4(1):51-9.

Hart D, Nilges M, Pollard K, Lynn T, Patsos O, Shiel C, Clark SM, Vasudevan N. 2014. Activation of the G-protein coupled receptor 30 (GPR30) has different effects on anxiety in male and female mice. Steroids 81:49-56.

Clark S, Rainville J, Zhao X, Katzenellenbogen B, Pfaff D, Vasudevan N. 2014. Estrogen receptor-mediated transcription involves the activation of multiple kinase pathways in neuroblastoma cells.
The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 139:45-53.

Khodr CE, Clark SM, Bokov A, Richardson A, Strong R, Hurley DL, Phelps CJ.  2010. Early postnatal administration of growth hormone increases tuberoinfundibular dopaminergic neuron numbers in Ames dwarf mice. Endocrinology 151(7): 3277-85.

Khodr CE, Clark SM, Hurley DL, Phelps C.J. 2008. Long-term, homologous prolactin, administered through ectopic pituitary grafts, induces hypothalamic dopamine neuron differentiation in adult Snell dwarf mice.  Endocrinology 149(4): 2010-18.

Studies neuropathogenesis of AIDS with emphasis on blood-brain barrier disruption using ex vivo and in vitro techniques. Our group examines mechanisms of gliosis in a variety of conditions, including infectious, behavioral and genetic diseases.

Dr. Black's research interests include neuroendocrinology across the lifespan.

Publications

Black KL, Baumgartner NE, Daniel JM. (2018).  Lasting impact on memory of midlife exposure to exogenous and endogenous estrogens.  Behavioral Neuroscience.  DOI: 10.1037/bne0000270.

Nelson BS, Black KL, & Daniel JM.  (2016). Circulating estradiol regulates brain-derived estradiol via actions at GnRH receptors to impact memory in ovariectomized rats.  eNeuor, 3(6). DOI: 10.1523/ENEURO.0321-16.2016.

Black KL, Witty CF, Daniel JM. (2016).  Previous midlife oestradiol treatment results in long-term maintenance of hippocampal oestrogen receptor alpha levels in ovariectomized rats:  Mechanisms and implications for memory.  Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 28(10).  DOI:  10.1111/jne.12429

Dr. Wyland is a social psychologist with expertise in research on self-related processes including self-regulation, self-esteem, and the role of the self in perspective-taking. She is also interested in interventions for wellbeing and positive psychology.

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Wyland, C.L. & Forgas, J.P. (2010).  Here’s looking at you kid: Mood effects on processing eye gaze as a heuristic cue.  Social Cognition, 28, 133-144.

Wyland, C.L. & Forgas, J.P. (2007). On bad mood and white bears: The effects of mood state on ability to suppress unwanted thoughts. Cognition and Emotion, 21, 1513-1524.

Heatherton, T. F., Wyland, C.L., Macrae, C. N., Demos, K. E., Denny, B. T., & Kelley, W. M. (2006). Medial prefrontal activity differentiates self from close others. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 1, 18-25.

Moran, J.M., Macrae, C.N., Heatherton, T.F., Wyland, C.L. & Kelley W.M. (2006) Neuroanatomical evidence for distinct cognitive and affective components of the self. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 18, 1586-1594.

Forgas, J.P. & Wyland, C.L. (2005). Affective intelligence: Understanding the role of affect in everyday social behavior. In: J. Ciarrochi, J.P. Forgas & J.D. Mayer (Eds.) Emotional intelligence in everyday life. (pp.77-99). new York: Psychology Press.

Wyland, C. L., Kelley, W. M., Macrae, C.N., Gordon, H.L., & Heatherton, T. F. (2003). The neural correlates of thought suppression. Neuropsychologia, 41, 1863-1867.

Heatherton, T., F., & Wyland, C. L. (2003). Why do people have self-esteem? Psychological Inquiry, 14, 38-41.

Experimental Psychology: PSYC 3130

Social Psychology: PSYC 3430

Positive Psychology: PSYC 3450

Exploring Psychology (TSSP summer course): PSYC 1100

Dr. Wee is a neuroscientist whose research interests include biological rhythms (seasonal and circadian), neuroendocrinology, reproduction, learning and memory, and animal behavior.

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Wee, B. E. F. and others (2016). In Memoriam: Lynwood G. Clemens, Ph.D Hormones and Behavior, 84, 159-166.
 
Wee, B. E. and Dohanich, G.P. (2010). Creativity and risk taking in behavioral endocrinology.  Hormones and Behavior, 57, 379-380.

Wee, B. E. F. Biological Rhythms and Sleep. (2000). In Motivation: A biosocial and cognitive integration of motivation and emotion. E. D. Ferguson (Ed.), Oxford University Press, New York.

Hurley, D. L., Wee, B. E. F., & Phelps, C. J. (1998). Growth hormone releasing hormone expression during postnatal development in growth hormone-deficient Ames dwarf mice: mRNA in situ hybridization. Neuroendocrinology.

Wee, B. E. F., & Turek, F. W. (1989). Carbachol phase shifts the circadian rhythm of locomotor activity in the Djungarian hamster. Brain Research, 505, 209-214.

Brain and Behavior: PSYC/NSCI 3330

Behavioral Endocrinology: PSYC/NSCI 4060/6060

Comparative Animal Behavior: PSYC 3680

Dr. Sims is a licensed psychologist with expertise working with children and adolescents. She specializes in assessment. Dr. Sims does not mentor graduate or undergraduate students on research projects.

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Sims, A. J., Boasso, A. M., Burch, B., Naser, S., & Overstreet, S. (2015). School dissatisfaction in a post-disaster environment: The mediating role of posttraumatic stress symptoms. Child & Youth Care Forum, 44(4), 583-595. doi:10.1007/s10566-015-9316-z
 
Sims, A.J. (November 2014). Trauma-Focused Programming in Middle and High Schools.  Symposium presented at the Louisiana School Psychology Association Conference in Lafayette, LA.
 
Sims, A. J., & Marques, L.  (November 2013). The Student Supervisor: A Model for Senior Graduate Students as Mentors.  Poster presented at the Louisiana School Psychology Association Conference in Lafayette, LA.
 
Overstreet, S., Naser, S.C., Bell, P., Sims, A.J., & Verlenden, J.  (November 2013). Incorporating Universal Screening for Social and Behavioral Risk into Your School:  A Roundtable Discussion of the Nuts and Bolts.  Panel member for presentation at the Louisiana School Psychology Association Conference in Lafayette, LA.
 
Overstreet, S., Nastasi, B., Naser, S., Sims, A.J., et al.  (August 2013).  Social-Emotional Universal Screening: Implications for Practice in Low Resource, High Risk Contexts.  Symposium presented at the American Psychological Association in Honolulu, HI.

Sims, A. J., Smith, S., Rovaris, J., & Overstreet, S. (March 2012). Exploring the Relationship Between Trauma Exposure and Posttraumatic Growth in Adolescents. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence in Vancouver, Canada.
 
Sims, A. J., Rovaris, J., & Overstreet, S. (March 2011). Posttraumatic Growth and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Early Adolescents. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development in Montreal, Canada.

Abnormal Psychology: PSYC 3330

Developmental Psychopathology: PSYC 3340

Psychological Assessment I: PSYC 7610

Psychological Assessment II: PSYC 7620

Practicum in School Psychology: PSYC 7823

Dr. Sherman is interested in school-based academic and behavior risk prevention and intervention services. She focuses on data-based decision-making within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework. Dr. Sherman does not accept graduate students.

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Sherman, K., & Hoffmann, K. (2016). Enhancing student engagement: Practical classroom based strategies. Paper presented at 2016 Louisiana School Psychological Association Conference, Lafayette, LA.

Sherman, K., & Hoffmann, K. (2012). Practical behavior interventions for classroom teachers. Paper presented at 2012 Louisiana Educational Diagnosticians’ Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.  

Medley, M. B., Hoffmann, K. G., Sherman, K., & West, J. (2011). How the heck do we implement behavioral RtI?!? Saving our sanity and providing high-quality multi-tiered behavior intervention services. Paper presented at 2011 Louisiana School Psychological Association Conference, Lafayette, LA.

Sherman, K. (2009). Practical reading interventions. Paper presented at 2009 LSU Human Development Center’s Institute, New Orleans, LA.

Flammer-Rivera, L., & Sherman, K. (2007). Supporting children with ADHD in Louisiana schools: A review of local trends and best practices. Paper presented at 2007 Louisiana School Psychological Association Conference, Lafayette, LA.

Rockrohr, J.M., Gabriele, C.A., Sherman, K., Bueno de Mesquita, P. (2007). Responsive consultation: Case-based methods for learning consultee-centered consultation. Symposium presented at 2007 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Convention, New York, NY.

Educational Psychology: PSYC 3200

Practicum in School Psychology: PSYC 7823

Evidence-Based Interventions: PSYC 7660

Developmental Psychopathology: PSYC 7400

Academic Interventions

Dr. Ruscher's social cognition research focuses primarily on stereotyping and prejudice in communication and language. Current work considers the role of metaphors in perception of disparaged outgroups, as well as perceptions of hate speech.

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Woods, F. A., & Ruscher, J. B. (in press). What’s in a name…and for whom?: How public spaces named for prejudiced individuals impact targets of prejudice. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations

Merritt, S. K., O’Brien, L. T., & Ruscher, J. B. (2021). Creating clever internet memes perpetuates offensiveness. Western Journal of Communication, 85, 471-486.  DOI: 10.1080/10570314.2020.1800812

Van Bommel, T., Merritt, S. K., Shaffer, E. & Ruscher, J. B. (2021). Behavioral mimicry and interaction expectations impact affect in interracial interactions. Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, 45, 207-239. DOI:  10.1007/s10919-020-00353-z.

Woods, F., & Ruscher, J. B. (2021). Viral sticks, virtual stones: addressing anonymous hate speech online, Patterns of Prejudice, 55, 265-289. DOI: 10.1080/0031322X.2021.1968586

Woods, F. A., & Ruscher, J. B. (2021). ‘Calling-out’ vs. “calling-in” prejudice: Confrontation style affects inferred motive and expected outcomes. British Journal of Social Psychology,  60, 50-73.  DOI: 10.1111/bjso.12405

Tipler, C. N., & Ruscher, J. B. (2019). Dehumanizing representations of women: The shaping of hostile sexist attitudes through animalistic metaphors. Journal of Gender Studies. 28, 109-118. DOI: 10.1080/09589236.2017.1411790

Ruscher, J. B., & Tipler, C. N. (2018). Linguistic intergroup bias about the 2016 U.S. presidential candidates as a function of political ideology. Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy, 18, 61-80. DOI: 10.1111/asap.12149

Ruscher, J. B. (2017). Adult attachment predicts advice, exemplar sharing, and questions to acquaintances recently diagnosed with cancer. Journal of Language and Social Psychology, 36, 484-493. DOI: 10.1177/0261927X16667435

Ruscher, J. B. (2017). Expectations about re-entering the weekly cycle following disruption by familial death or holiday. Time & Society, 26, 321-338.  DOI: 10.1177/0961463X15577284

Boasso, A., Overstreet, S., & Ruscher, J. B. (2015). Community disasters and shared trauma: Potential implications of listening to a co-survivor narrative. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 20, 397-409 DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2014.912055

Van Bommel, T., Sheehy, A., & Ruscher, J. B. (2015). The role of attachment style in women's recognition of sexism. Personality and Individual Differences, 74, 235-240.

Tipler, C. N., & Ruscher, J. B. (2014). Agency’s role in dehumanization: Non-human metaphors of outgroups. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 8, 214-228.

Ruscher, J. B. (2012). Describing grief under cyclical versus linear conceptions of time. Journal of Language and Social Psychology, 31, 533-546

Ruscher, J. B. (2011). Moving forward: The effect of spatial metaphors on perceptions about grief . Social Psychology, 42, 225-230. [Special issue: Spatial Constraints on Social Cognition]

Bradley-Geist, J. C., & Ruscher, J. B. (2011). Showcasing and subjugating minorities and women: Assignment to visible but trivial committees. Journal of Psychological Issues in Organizational Culture, 2, 5-18.

Ruscher, J. B., Wallace, D., Walker, K. M., & Bell, L. H. (2010). Constructive feedback in cross-race interaction. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 13, 603-619.

Kaplan, S. A., Santuzzi, A. M. & Ruscher, J. B. (2009). Elaborative meta-perceptions in outcome-dependent situations: The diluted relationship between default self-perceptions and meta-perceptions. Social Cognition, 27, 602-615

Ruscher, J. B., Cralley, E. L., & O'Farrell, K. J. (2005). How newly acquainted dyads develop shared stereotypic impressions of others through conversation. Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 8, 259-270.

Ruscher, J. B. (2001). Prejudiced communication: A social psychological perspective. New York: Guilford Press.

Professor Overstreet's research interests focus broadly on children at risk for maladjustment due to the presence of chronic stressors in their lives. In her current research, Professor Overstreet utilizes an ecological-transactional model to understand the effects of community violence exposure and other traumatic experiences on the psychosocial and academic functioning of children and to identify protective factors that buffer children from the negative effects of such experiences. Dr. Overstreet is not accepting new graduate students this cycle.

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Nastasi, B., Overstreet, S., & Summerville, M. (2011).  School-based mental health services in post disaster contexts:  A public health framework.  School Psychology International, 32, 533-552.

Overstreet, S., Salloum, A., Burch, B., & West, J. (2011).  Challenges associated with childhood exposure to severe natural disasters: Research review and clinical implications.  Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma, 4, 52 - 68.

Overstreet, S., & Mathews, T. (2011).  Challenges associated with exposure to trauma: Fostering resilient outcomes among youth. Psychology in the Schools, 48, 738 – 754.

Salloum, A., Carter, P., Burch, B., Garfinkel, A. N., & Overstreet, S. (2011).  Impact of exposure to community violence, hurricane Katrina, and hurricane Gustav on posttraumatic stress and depressive symptoms among school age children.  Anxiety, Stress, and Coping, 24, 27 - 42.

Overstreet, S., Salloum, A., & Badour, C. (2010). A school-based assessment of secondary stressors and adolescent mental health18 months post-Katrina. Journal of School Psychology, 48, 413-431.

Frankola, K. A., Flora, A. L., Torres, A. K., Grissom, E. M., Overstreet, S., & Dohanich, G. P. (2010). The effects of early rearing conditions on cognitive performance in prepubescent male and female rats. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, 94, 91 – 99.

Mathews, T., Dempsey, M., & Overstreet, S. (2009). Effects of exposure to community violence on school functioning: The mediating role of posttraumatic stress. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 47, 586 – 591.

Bevans, K., Cerbone, A. B., & Overstreet, S. (2009). The interactive effects of elevated mid-afternoon cortisol and trauma history on PTSD symptoms in children: A preliminary study Psychoneuroendocrinology, 34, 1582 - 1585.

Note:  Student co-authors are in bold.

Childhood Behavioral Disorders: PSYC 334

Stress and Trauma: PSYC 659

Stress and Trauma Lab: PSYC 660

Psychoeducational Assessment I: PSYC 761

Psychoeducational Assessment II: PSYC 762