I teach courses in psychology, law, and research methods at both the introductory and advanced undergraduate level, in online and in-person formats. I also lead workshops on open-source research tools and guest lecture on topics at the intersection of psychology, law, and technology.
Teaching Experience
Research Methods & Data Analysis Laboratory
Department mandated undergraduate course covering research design, statistical analysis, and data analysis. Lab sections focus on hands-on application of methods, including hypothesis development, study design, data collection procedures, and statistical software. Students complete an empirical research project as a capstone assignment.
- Spring 2026
- Fall 2025
- Spring 2025
- Fall 2024
- Spring 2024
- Fall 2023
Law and Psychology
Upper-level undergraduate course introducing foundational concepts at the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Topics include eyewitness memory, jury decision-making, risk assessment, interrogations and confessions, and constitutional criminal procedure. Emphasizes critical evaluation of empirical research and its application to legal policy.
- Summer 2025
- Fall 2018
- Summer 2018
- Spring 2018
Introduction to Psychology
An introductory survey of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics include research methods and ethics, the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders, and therapeutic approaches.
- Summer 2024
Psychology of Social Behavior
Introductory undergraduate course examining core social psychological principles, including attitudes, persuasion, conformity, group dynamics, prejudice, and interpersonal relationships. Emphasis on recognizing social psychological phenomena in real-world contexts.
- Summer 2019
Potential Courses
My training in social-cognitive psychology, law, statistics, and public policy prepares me to teach across both psychology and law curricula.
- Introduction to Psychology
- Social Psychology (Introductory or Advanced)
- Applied Social Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology and the Legal System
- Criminal Procedure
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Law and Social Sciences
- Legal Decision-Making
- Psychology of the Fourth Amendment
- Psychology of Evidence Law
- Digital Privacy and Surveillance Law
- Algorithmic Decision-Making and the Law
Workshops, Talks & Guest Lectures
A.I. and Legal Decision Making
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Spring 2025
- Fall 2024
A guest lecture in the Law and Pscyhology course exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal decision-making processes, examining how AI systems are being used in courts and the psychological implications for justice.
The Psychology and Law of Section 230
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Spring 2025
Online guest lecture and interactive activity that explores how both psychology and law shape modern content moderation practices on the internet. Students will examine how existing legal frameworks like Section 230 affect moderation behavior, while questioning what assumptions these laws make about human behavior.
Introduction to Jamovi
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Fall 2024
- Fall 2025
A hands-on workshop introducing Jamovi, a free and open-source statistical software designed for researchers. Covers data import, descriptive statistics, and basic inferential analyses.
Using Zotero for Psychology and Law Research
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Fall 2024
- Fall 2025
A practical workshop on using Zotero reference management software for organizing research, creating citations, and collaborating on psychology and law projects.
Judicial Decision-Making
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Spring 2023
- Spring 2024
A guest lecture in Law and Psychology examining the cognitive and psychological factors that influence how judges make decisions, including heuristics, biases, and contextual influences on legal judgments.
Psychology and the Law in the American Legal System
Santo Tomas University, Bogotá, Colombia
- Fall 2022
An international (remote) guest lecture for students at Santo Tomas University in Bogotá, Colombia, providing an overview of how psychological science intersects with the American legal system.
Psychology of Jury Decision-Making
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Summer 2018
A guest lecture for Advanced Social Psychology exploring the psychological processes underlying jury deliberation, including group dynamics, persuasion, and cognitive biases in verdict decisions.
How to Make an APA Style Poster
Law and Policy Lab
- Fall 2025
Brief guide for undergraduate students on how to make an APA style poster.
Psychology of the 4th Amendment & Pregnancy Loss
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Fall 2023
Brownbag presentation discussing future directions for comps and dissertation research on Fourth Amendment decision-making in the context of pregnancy loss investigations after Dobbs.