Associate Professor: Developmental Neuropsychology
Director, Center for Multidisciplinary Health Education, Research & Services (CMHERS)
Coordinator, Gerontology Program
E-mail: MaryNewman@MissouriState.edu
Telephone: 417-836-6530
Fax: 417-836-8330Education:
B.A., 1986; M. A., 1992; Ph.D., 1995; University of Arizona
Teaching:
Introduction to Psychology, Psychology of Adulthood, Aging and Adjustment, Death and Human Behavior, Psychology of Women, Psychological Effects of Dementia
Research:
Healthy aging, age-related disorders (especially Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease), memory, prevention and control of diabetes, awareness of deficit in persons with neuropsychological disorders, visual scanning and Parkinson's disease, yoga and Parkinson's disease
Professional Organizations:
American Psychological Association (APA), APA Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging), Gerontological Society of America, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, International Neuropsychological Society, Ozarks Area Psychological Association
Service Organizations:
Community Alliance for Compassionate Care at the End of Life, Alzheimer's AssociationProfessional Interests:
Death and dying issues, hospice, genetics of Alzheimer's disease, adult development and aging, women's issues
Personal Interests:
Family & friends, Painting (acrylics and watercolors), Reading, Sports, Travel
Postal mail:
Psychology Department / Hill Hall
Missouri State University
901 S. National Avenue
Springfield, Missouri USA 65897