Eric Legge

Dr. Eric Legge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University since 2016. He holds a PhD and MSc from the University of Alberta and a BA (Honours) from Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research focuses on spatial cognition, navigation, and comparative animal behavior, with secondary interests in companion animal welfare and human-animal interaction. He teaches courses including Cognitive Psychology, Principles of Behaviour, and Comparative Cognition.

• Education: PhD (Alberta), MSc (Alberta), BA (Memorial University)

His primary research investigates spatial memory mechanisms across species, including human navigation strategies, desert ant navigation systems, and the Method of Loci mnemonic technique. He also studies companion animal behavior, training ethics, and the therapeutic benefits of human-animal bonds. Dr. Legge has published extensively on spatial cognition, animal behavior, and mnemonic strategies, with recent work exploring empathy in pet owners and video game impacts on spatial tasks. He actively supervises student research projects in these areas.

His publications span topics from pigeon cue integration to ant navigation algorithms, demonstrating cross-species applications of cognitive principles. While no specific awards are listed, his work contributes to foundational understanding of spatial and comparative cognition. His teaching and research emphasize bridging theoretical insights with practical applications in animal welfare and human cognition.