Behavioral Sciences
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Center for Cognitive Studies
Welcome
The Center for Cognitive Studies is housed in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Harding University and directed by Dr. Jeremiah Sullins. Research conducted in the Center for Cognitive Studies addresses questions regarding theoretical explanations of cognitive processes such as question generation, emotions, self-regulated learning, and knowledge acquisition. This lab focuses on applying research from computer science, education, and psychology into educational environments. The primary goals of the lab are to further our understanding of cognitive processes and to use this theoretical foundation to improve educational methods.
Meet the Lab Members
Dr. Jeremiah Sullins
Lab Director and Associate Professor of Psychology
As a cognitive psychologist his primary interests are in the learning sciences. His research focus is on learning/educational technologies, with branches extending into emotions, pedagogical strategies, tutorial dialogue/interaction, mechanisms of feedback, and question asking.
Trevor Durey
B.S. Student
Trevor is a sophomore pursing an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. After graduation, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Trevor joined the lab in Fall 2019.
Katelyn Hawkins
B.S. Student
Katelyn Hawkins is a sophomore pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Katelyn joined the lab in Fall 2019.
Cheyenne Williams
B.S. Student
Cheyenne Williams is a senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Master's or PhD in Clinical Psychology. She joined the lab in Spring 2020.
Anna Little
B.S. Student
Anna Little is a junior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in neuropsychology or clinical psychology. She is passionate about mental healthcare awareness and reform. Anna joined the lab in Spring 2019.
Leslie Franklin
B.S. Student
Leslie Franklin is a senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. She joined the lab in Fall 2020.
Makenna Roehr
B.S. Student
Makenna Roehr is a junior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology. After graduation, she plans to pursue an Ed.S. in School Psychology. She joined the lab in Spring 2020.
How to Join
If you are an undergraduate student in psychology and are interested in volunteering, please email your CV and cover letter to Dr. Jeremiah Sullins. By volunteering at the Center for Cognitive Studies, you will have the opportunity to develop valuable research skills necessary for entry in graduate school. More specifically, you will have the opportunity to work with artificially-intelligent educational software, run participants, and work with a variety of data.
Want to participate?
Current and Past Projects
News & Media
The Psych Files Podcast
Episode: 266: Why Do You REALLY Support That Candidate? The Psychology of Your Voting Behavior (October 2016)
Episode 267: Productive Confusion with Jeremiah Sullins (October 2016)
Episode 318: What is Academic Shame? (January 2019)
Harding Magazine
NSF Grant awarded (February 2018)
The Bison Newspaper
Professors Research Shame in College Students (February 2018)
Sullins explores link between politics and psychology (February 2016)
Contact Us
The Center for Cognitive Studies is part of the Department of Behavioral Sciences.
501-279-5531
Fax: 501-279-4319
Mailing address:
Harding University
Center for Cognitive Studies
HU 12260
Searcy, AR 72149-5615