John N. Schwoebel, Ph.D.
Biography
I am a cognitive psychologist with broad interests in learning how we acquire, remember, and use knowledge about the world and ourselves. I love to teach psychology and, in particular, love to work one-on-one with students to help them to develop their understanding of psychological topics, to develop their research and writing skills, and to help them to pursue their own goals and interests in psychology. I hope that all my students will learn to put psychological science to work for them in order to enrich their everyday lives, work, and relationships.
My current research interests include exploring why retrieval practice improves our long-term memory and examining what enables us to imagine our futures and the practical implications of this ability. I am also interested in working with students to help them pursue their own research interests. I have worked with students on projects ranging from examining whether a teaching intervention can reduce cognitive biases (e.g., confirmation bias) to exploring the associations between beliefs in rape myths and victim blaming.
If you are a current or prospective student with a serious interest in working with me on one of my memory or imagination studies or in pursuing your own research interests, I welcome you to stop by my office (Science Center 209) or email me (jnschwoe@utica.edu) to discuss your interests further.
Education
1998-2002
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Cognitive Neuropsychology, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, & Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute. Advisor: H. Branch Coslett
1993-1997
Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology, Boston College
Dissertation: Recognizing objects seen from novel viewpoints: Effects of view similarity, variability, and time. Advisor: Kavitha Srinivas
1990-1992
B.A., Honors Psychology, Castleton University
Research
For a full list of Dr. Schwoebel's publications, conference presentations, and other professional accomplishments, view his curriculum vitae.
Courses Taught
PSY101: Introduction to Psychology
PSY312: Research Methods in Psychology
PSY354: Cognitive Psychology
PSY411: Senior Seminar: How We Spend Our Days
Awards and Recognition
2019
Senior Recognition Award: Nominated by the class of 2019 to be recognized for “unwavering support and guidance”
2014
Utica College Women’s Basketball Certificate of Faculty Appreciation
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