Carrie Aigner

Carrie Aigner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Her research focuses on health behavior change, including physical activity, diet, and smoking cessation, as well as psychological factors related to pain perception and placebo responding mechanisms. She emphasizes applying health psychology principles to real-world societal challenges in her teaching.

• Education:
• Bachelor’s in Finance: University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology: Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
• Professional Experience:
• Clinical Psychology Internship: Raymond G. Murphy VA in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializing in Behavioral Medicine.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, funded by an NIH R25T Fellowship in Cancer Prevention.
• Research Lab: Healthy Behavior Research Lab at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Dr. Aigner’s work bridges clinical psychology and public health, particularly in optimizing health behaviors and understanding pain management strategies. Her NIH-funded fellowship highlights expertise in cancer prevention and behavioral interventions.

• Awards:
• NIH-funded R25T Fellowship in Cancer Prevention (postdoctoral).
• Teaching & Advising:
• Currently teaches undergraduate courses like 'Health Psychology' and contributes to graduate programs in School Psychology and Academic Research.
• No formal advisees/students listed in available texts.