Amy Lauer

Amy Lauer serves as Associate Professor of Psychological Science and Division Chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Mount Mary University's School of Arts and Sciences, with office Fidelis Hall 331 and contact lauera@mtmary.edu/(414) 930-3347.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Indiana University
• B.A. in Biology (minor in German), DePauw University

Her research integrates neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, and cognitive psychology with pedagogical innovation, focusing on undergraduate research self-efficacy, technology-enhanced learning (e.g., Flip platform), and professional development frameworks for psychology majors. She examines how scaffolded research experiences and active learning strategies transform student outcomes in psychological science education.

Recent publications (2024-2017) reveal consistent emphasis on curriculum-driven career readiness, with 2024 addressing cross-curricular professional development resources, 2022 analyzing Flip's role in transcending traditional online discussions, and 2017 establishing scaffolded research models for boosting research self-efficacy. These works collectively pioneer integrative approaches to preparing psychology students for workforce demands through evidence-based educational design.

Scientific Awards: None documented in source material.

Dr. Lauer actively mentors undergraduate researchers through scaffolded projects and curriculum development initiatives, with professional service including conference presentations at Midwestern Psychological Association and Society for the Teaching of Psychology events. No external grant funding details appear in provided materials.

No dedicated research laboratory or formal team structure is specified in available information.