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Evelyn Field is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Mount Royal University (MRU), with expertise in behavioral neuroscience, sexuality studies, and educational innovation. She holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD from the University of Lethbridge, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Calgary. Her research explores emerging technologies' impact on sexuality, nervous system control of sexual behavior, and sex differences in behavior. She has authored/co-authored multiple textbooks, including *Psychology Around Us* and contributed to innovative teaching resources like *Designing You for Psychology Majors*.
Educational background: BSc, MSc, PhD (University of Lethbridge); Postdoctoral Fellow (University of Calgary). Teaching focuses on Biopsychology, Sexualities and Identities, and Contemporary Biopsychology topics. She actively collaborates with students on projects addressing sexual education, virtual reality applications, and social justice issues.
Research interests emphasize: 1) Neurobehavioral mechanisms of sexual behavior, 2) Technology's role in modern sexuality, 3) Sex differences in neurobehavioral patterns. Recent work examines chatbot impacts on human relationships and VR gaming performance. She has presented widely at conferences like Society for the Teaching of Psychology and Canadian Sex Research Forum.
Advising highlights include mentoring students in projects analyzing sexual assault policies, polyamorous relationships, and neurodiversity in gaming. She co-authored policy development research with Alberta health organizations. Her work bridges basic science and applied educational innovation, fostering student-centered learning environments.
Labs/Teams: Central to MRU's Centre for Psychological Innovation, collaborates with institutions like the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. Active in community engagement via public lectures (e.g., Telus Science Centre) and workshops on teaching methodologies.
