Ellie Arndt

Ellie Arndt is an Instructor in the School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies at South Dakota State University (SDSU). She specializes in human factors psychology, focusing on the usability of educational technology and its impact on learning outcomes. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as General Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology (online), Cross-Cultural Psychology, Child Psychopathology, and Psychological Therapies. She also administers the SONA system for the school and actively mentors students in research, graduate preparation, and career exploration.

Education: B.A. from Bemidji State University, M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of South Dakota.

Research interests emphasize bridging technological design with psychological principles to enhance educational effectiveness. She teaches specialized courses in human factors psychology and supports student research through hands-on mentorship. Her work integrates cross-cultural perspectives and clinical child psychology into pedagogical frameworks.