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: 417-836-8330

Education:

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 Association

Professional 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