Roddy Roediger

Roddy Roediger is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis. He is internationally recognized for his research on human memory accessibility, retrieval, and false memories. A 1969 graduate of Washington and Lee University, he has held prominent roles such as co-authoring Research Methods in Psychology and serving on W&L’s Science Advisory Committee.

His research focuses on cognitive psychology, particularly mechanisms underlying memory formation and retrieval. He has received prestigious accolades, including the 2012 William James Fellow Award and the Howard Crosby Warren Medal.

• Education: B.A., Washington and Lee University, 1969
• Professional Affiliations: Fellow of multiple psychological associations
• Key Contributions: Pioneered experimental techniques in memory studies and authored influential textbooks