Martha Arterberry
Clara C. Piper Professor of Psychology; Chair of Psychology
Psychology
Do differences in human behavior and thinking fascinate you? If so, consider the science of psychology.
Join Colby students and professors as they pursue new knowledge about human cognition, emotion, motivation, and behavior.
About Psychology
The study of psychology at Colby revolves around research at all levels of the curriculum, beginning with the introductory course. Students and professors collaborate in courses and the lab to explore interesting phenomena in cognition, development, emotion, health, language, motivation, neuroscience, perception, personality, psychopathology, and social psychology. With different options for focused study in upper-level courses, access to state-of-the-art research equipment, and faculty mentors who have a broad range of expertise, students graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel professionally or in graduate study.
In addition to a major in psychology, the department offers a concentration in neuroscience, an interdisciplinary field that combines the study of psychology and biology through focused brain-behavior relations.
Faculty and Staff
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Luke Brooks-Shesler
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Michael Buccigrossi
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Jen Coane
Professor of Psychology
Lauren Dattilo
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Amanda Doak
Lab and Research Coordinator
Melissa Glenn
Associate Provost for Academic Programs
Derek Huffman
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Sheila Libby
Administrative Assistant
Nicole Lofaro
Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
Tarja Raag
Associate Professor of Psychology
Veronica Romero
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Elizabeth Seto
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Erin Sheets
Associate Professor of Psychology; Associate Chair of Psychology
Christopher Soto
Professor of Psychology
- Thane S. Pittman, M.A. ’04, Ph.D., 2004-2013, Professor of Psychology, Emeritus
- Diane S. Winn, M.A. ’89, Ph.D., 1974-2007, Professor of Psychology, Emerita
- Edward H. Yeterian, M.A. ’91, Ph.D. (Trinity, Connecticut), 1978-2018, Professor of Psychology, Emeritus; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, 1998-2010
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