Jason R. Themanson

Jason R. Themanson, Ph.D., is a Professor at Illinois Wesleyan University affiliated with the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Program. His research bridges cognitive neuroscience and sports performance, with dual foci: 1) self-regulatory cognitive processing influenced by situational/motivational factors during tasks, and 2) neural activation patterns during dynamic sports performance (primarily baseball) to understand attentional shifts and behavioral outcomes.

Research Interests: His interdisciplinary work integrates cognitive psychology, neuroscientific methods, and sports science to examine how neural processes underpin real-time performance. Key areas include cognitive task engagement, feedback processing, and neurobehavioral adaptations in athletic contexts.

Awards & Honors:

• Bronze Tablet (top 3% of class), UIUC (1997)
• Summa Cum Laude, UIUC (1997)
• NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Fellowship (2006-2007)
• Multiple Outstanding Teaching Awards (UIUC 2003-2006)
• Junior Faculty Leave, IWU (2010)

He teaches courses in Advanced Human Neuroscience, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Sports & Exercise Psychology. No student advising or grant information is documented.