Tiana Rust

Tiana Rust is an academic staff member at the University of Alberta, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Psychology. She teaches courses focused on developmental psychology and aging, including PSYCH 223 (Lifespan Developmental Psychology), PSYCH 329 (Adult Development and Aging), and PSYCH 459 (Human Aging: Cognitive Processes).

• Research Interests: Her work spans Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Aging, and the Sociocultural and Health Influences on Aging, with a focus on sensory, memory, and cognitive changes in normal aging.
• Teaching Contributions: She offers both foundational and advanced courses on lifespan development and aging, some of which incorporate community service-learning components.
• Academic Affiliation: Primarily associated with the Faculty of Arts, though some courses (e.g., PSYCH 459) are cross-listed under the Faculty of Science.