David Copeland

David Copeland is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he also serves as Undergraduate Director in Psychology and Chair of the Cognitive Area. He directs the UNLV Reasoning and Memory Lab, focusing on memory for textual information and experiential events, as well as cognitive processes like reasoning, decision-making, and their modulation by factors such as aging, distractions, and individual differences.

• Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
• B.A., Cleveland State University

His research intersects with engineering, social psychology, foster child care, law enforcement, and education, emphasizing practical applications. Copeland actively engages the Las Vegas community through outreach initiatives, including UNLV campus events, Clark County School District student discussions, Advanced Placement teacher collaborations, and participation in the Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival.

Recent research themes include:

• Technology's impact on cognitive function
• Interventions to combat cognitive decline
• Evidence-based educational practices for first-generation students

Selected honors:

• UNLV William Morris Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Outstanding Mentor Award (Graduate & Professional Student Association)
• Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year
• Academic Success Center Faculty Award