Amanda Hamel

Amanda Hamel is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she plays a vital role in both teaching and academic coordination. She is actively involved in the Junior Year Writing in Psychology program and mentors graduate student instructors while teaching core neuroscience courses.

Education:

• PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2015
• BS, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2008

Her research focuses on behavioral neuroscience, particularly the interactions between the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, oxytocin system, and behavior in non-human primates. Her academic work bridges neuroendocrinology and psychology, with an emphasis on early-life rearing effects on neurobiological and behavioral outcomes.

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Scientific Awards:

Amanda Hamel advises and mentors graduate student instructors in the Junior Year Writing program and contributes significantly to undergraduate neuroscience education. While specific grants are not mentioned, her program coordination and teaching responsibilities reflect substantial academic leadership and instructional grant-like support.

She is affiliated with the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, where she teaches courses such as Drugs & Behavior and the Neuroscience Lab, contributing to a vibrant academic and research environment focused on integrative brain science and behavioral research.