Tyler Overstreet

Dr. Tyler Overstreet is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), located in Hattiesburg. His academic background includes a BS (2015) and MS (2018) in Psychology from USM. He teaches courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Statistics. His research focuses on Cognition, Perception, Affordances, Neuropsychology, and Virtual Reality.

Recent publications highlight his work on affordance perception in ecological and experimental psychology contexts, including studies on postural sway, grasping dynamics, and virtual reality applications. Notable articles include investigations into light intensity effects on perception and functional specificity of reaching affordances. No scientific awards are listed, and no advising/grant details are provided. His research aligns with interdisciplinary themes in cognitive and sensorimotor neuroscience, emphasizing ecological validity in experimental setups.