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Maryellen Hamilton, Ph.D., is a Professor & Chair of Psychology at Saint Peter's University. She directs the $3,800,000 Department of Education Title III STEM grant (SURGE), serves as secretary of the Faculty Senate, and holds leadership roles in the Eastern Psychological Association and AAUP. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes personalizing material through real-life examples to enhance student retention.
- Degrees: Ph.D. & M.A. from Stony Brook University; B.A. from Hofstra University
Dr. Hamilton is a Cognitive Psychologist specializing in unconscious processes in memory and learning, with particular focus on bilingual populations. Her recent publications explore mindfulness meditation in education, memory encoding mechanisms, and agricultural applications of Brassicaceae seed meals, indicating interdisciplinary interests.
Key research trends include:
- Age-related effects in implicit memory
- Conceptual distinctiveness in visual memory
- Language learning barriers for English language learners
- Technology integration in psychology education
Scientific honors include
- George F Johnson, SJ Faculty Award
- AAUP Beatrice G. Konheim Award
- Psi Chi National Service Award
- Phi Beta Kappa membership
She moderates Psi Chi, teaches courses like PS-350 Cognitive Processes and PS-420 History of Psychology, and previously chaired the SPU Institutional Examen. Her work bridges cognitive theory with practical applications in education and sustainable agriculture.
