Aileen M. Bailey

Aileen M. Bailey is a Professor of Psychology at St. Mary's College of Maryland, located in the Psychology Department at Goodpaster Hall. She holds dual B.A. degrees in Psychology and Mathematics from Beloit College (1994), followed by an M.S. (1996) and Ph.D. (1999) in Biopsychology from the University of Georgia.

Her research focuses on the neurobiology of learning and memory, neurobiological models of depression, and innovative approaches to data science pedagogy. She explores how stress and neurochemical systems like GABA receptors influence behavior, memory, and depression-like symptoms in animal models. Additionally, her work applies quantitative analysis to optimize educational resources and curricula.

Her teaching specialties include the Psychology of Learning, Biological Psychology, and Statistics in Education. Notably, she has contributed to undergraduate neuroscience education through lab methodology guides like the optogenetics application framework for mammalian models.

Dr. Bailey’s publications span neurobiology, pharmacology, and pedagogy, reflecting her dual focus on scientific discovery and educational innovation. While no awards are explicitly listed, her work demonstrates significant contributions to understanding synaptic mechanisms and improving STEM education strategies.

Her advising and grants narrative remains unspecified here, but her research on chronic stress and depression models suggests potential collaborations in clinical neuroscience and educational policy.