Katherine Dyer

Katherine Dyer is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Eckerd College. She specializes in Behavioral Neuroscience, Pharmacology, and Cognition, with a focus on learning and memory mechanisms in both human and animal models. Her research explores how neurological processes underpin complex behaviors, such as serial pattern learning in rats and the effects of pharmacological agents like fluoxetine on cognitive functions.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Psychological Science, Kent State University
  • M.A., Psychology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • B.A., Psychology, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Her research interests include investigating the neural basis of behavioral sequences and the impact of drugs on learning mechanisms. She plans to establish a laboratory at Eckerd College to study human brain activity related to behavior. Notably, her work has revealed how varying learning experiences and drug exposure influence pattern acquisition and performance in rats.

Dr. Dyer teaches courses such as Introductory Psychology, Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception, and Research Methods. She has published peer-reviewed articles on topics like odor-matching tasks in rats and the long-term effects of adolescent fluoxetine exposure on adult cognition.

Her future work aims to bridge gaps between animal and human studies in understanding cognitive processes. No formal advisees or grants are listed, but she emphasizes collaborative research opportunities for students.