Lambert featured in new Audible original series about brain health
Kelly Lambert, professor of behavioral neuroscience, narrates a new series available on Audible Originals — “Sculpting Healthy Brains with Everyday Activities.”
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We encourage cognitive science majors to develop their scientific exploration skills by becoming involved in faculty-mentored research. The best way to find a research experience that fits you is to explore faculty interests and the research projects that are currently active using the link below. If you are interested in learning more about conducting research, contact a faculty whose projects or areas appeal to you. Many faculty members are actively seeking students, and will be happy to talk about how you might become involved.
Dr. Lambert Finalist for Cherry Award
Kelly Lambert, MacEldin Trawick Professor in Psychology, was named one of three finalists for Baylor University’s 2024 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching. This national award for exceptional teaching is the single largest monetary reward presented by a college or university.
As a Cherry Award finalist, Lambert received $15,000 as well as $10,000 for the University of Richmond Department of Psychology to foster the development of teaching skills.
Faculty Highlights
Lambert publishes chapter in book that challenges conventional definitions of success
Kelly Lambert, professor of behavioral neuroscience and MacEldin Trawick Professor in Psychology, published the chapter "The Mother of all Brains" in What is Success? A Kaleidoscope of Possibilities from Women in the World Around the World.
Lambert appointed as advising editor
Kelly Lambert, professor of behavioral neuroscience and MacEldin Trawick Professor in Psychology, has been appointed as an advising editor of Brainfacts.org.
Lambert presents Tedx Talk on joy and teaching rats to drive
Kelly Lambert, professor of behavioral neuroscience and MacEldin Trawick Professor in Psychology, presented the TEDx talk “What teaching rats to drive taught me about joy.”
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