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Penny Yee is a Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean of the Faculty at Hamilton College, concurrently serving as Chair of the Art History department. Her academic work bridges cognitive psychology and individual differences research with institutional leadership in liberal arts education.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Human Experimental Psychology, University of Oregon
- M.S., University of Oregon
- B.A., Pomona College
Professor Yee's research investigates attentional mechanisms and distraction management in daily cognition, integrating language processing, memory systems, and personality correlates of performance. Her experimental work examines how self-evaluative processes impact information retrieval and cognitive control, with applications in educational and digital environments. She has developed innovative teaching methods in cognitive psychology through web-based tools like her PsyScope tutorial.
Her publication trajectory from 1999-2003 reveals evolving focus from foundational cognitive mechanisms (negative priming, attentional control) toward applied human-computer interaction and educational psychology contexts. This demonstrates consistent methodological rigor while expanding into real-world performance domains like internet search behavior and examination stress.
Scientific Awards:
- Hamilton College Class of 1963 Faculty Fellowship (2004, 2013)
- Hamilton College Hewlett Summer Institute (2003)
Professor Yee maintains extensive academic service commitments including leadership in faculty governance (Committee on Academic Policy Chair 2012-13), institutional research ethics (IRB Chair 2004-06), and student development through Psi Chi advising. Her community engagement spans K-12 STEM outreach via Young Scholars programs and Girls and Women in Science conferences, reflecting commitment to broadening participation in psychological science.
Her administrative development includes Harvard University's Management Development Program (2014) and Council of Independent Colleges leadership training, enhancing her dual roles in academic leadership and cognitive science research.
