Jarrod Hines

Jarrod Hines is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC), within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on cognitive aging, metacognition, and adult age differences in learning strategies and memory performance. He teaches courses like Lifespan Human Development and research methods, emphasizing hands-on student involvement in the research process.

• Education: Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology (2013); M.A., Appalachian State University (2006); B.A., Maryville College (2004)

Dr. Hines' work explores how memory confidence and learning strategies evolve with age, aiming to mitigate cognitive decline through interventions like exercise or strategic adaptation. He actively engages undergraduate students in his Adult Cognition Lab, offering mentorship in literature review, study design, data collection, and presentation of findings.

His publications span topics including aging education, social media’s impact on body image, and metacognitive influences on study habits. He emphasizes collaborative advising and has contributed to studies on athletic coaching practices and university counseling center perceptions.

Through his teaching and research, Dr. Hines bridges theoretical psychology with practical applications, fostering student growth beyond traditional classroom settings.