Jess Petok

Jess Petok is an Associate Professor of Psychology at St. Olaf College, located in Northfield, Minnesota. She specializes in lifespan developmental cognitive psychology, focusing on cognitive and neural mechanisms of learning, memory, and decision-making across adulthood, with a particular emphasis on aging. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Principles of Psychology, Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, and Frontiers in Aging.

Education:

• BA in Psychology from Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, NY)
• PhD in Psychology (Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience Track) from Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
• Postdoctoral training at Rutgers University (Newark, NJ)

Research interests span cognitive aging, adult development, and the neural correlates of decision-making. Her work integrates lifespan perspectives to understand healthy cognitive function across the adult years. Office located in Regents Hall 234; contact via email for appointments.