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1 CURRICULUM VITAE 2015 Sabrina K. Sidaras Contact Information 345 Mell Ave Atlanta, GA, Phone Number: EDUCATION: Post Doctoral Fellow, Curriculum Development in K-12 STEM fields Center for Science Education May 2011 May 2004 Ph.D., MA, Psychology B.S., Psychology SUNY University at Buffalo Major: Psychology, Magna Cum Laude with High Honors TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Lecturer of Psychology Fall 2015 Sensation and Perception: Psyc 4130 Georgia State University Instructor for two sections covering topics on the biological and neural foundations of sensory systems and connection to the perceptual processes of the mind with a focus on psychophysical and psychophysiological methods and group learning. Fall 2015 Social Psychology: Psyc 4020 Summer 2015 Georgia State University Spring 2015 Instructed course work covering topics on the scientific study and Fall 2014 fundamental principles of Social Psychology and how its principles relate to everyday life focusing on a teaching approach of application and active learning. Summer 2015 Play, Learning, and Cognitive Development: Psyc 4800 Spring 2015 Georgia State University Fall 2014 Adapted a seminar that incorporated lecture, class discussions, and short activities examining how key cognitive processes develop in early childhood and how these abilities are reflected in children s education,

2 play, and activities. Implemented brief frequent writing assignments as part of the university s Critical Thinking through Writing Courses. Spring 2014 Psychology of Gender: Psyc 305 Facilitated topics on psychological processes of gender, gender in society, and gender in the media focusing on active learning exercises and applying scientific concepts to every day life. Spring 2014 Introductory Psychology to Psychobiology and Cognition: Psyc 110 Spring 2013 Facilitated the acquisition of knowledge and critical thinking in the field of Psychology focusing on the nervous system as the machinery underlying thought and behavior for a large introductory survey class. Fall 2013 Sensation, Perception and Action: Psyc 209 Facilitated topics on visual, auditory, and somatosensory perception, behavioral and neurological research methods for uncovering sensory and perceptual processes, and motor control and perception-action links. Fall 2013 Experimental Methods in Psychology: Psyc 200 Spring 2013 Revised and adapted the Experimental Methods course for the Psychology department. Facilitated and introduced topics of research design and critical thinking in psychology, including observational, survey, and experimental design. Provided students with a basis for (a) understanding and evaluating published research; (b) designing, planning, executing, and reporting their own results of research studies using both qualitative and quantitative data sets, implementing advanced statistical factorial analyses, linear and multiple regression, factorial ANOVA, and (c) communicating research findings clearly and concisely in APA style. Mentored 8 lab sections and mentored 8 Emory Psychology graduate students that were Teaching assistants for the course. Managed and directed the Undergraduate Psychology Research Symposium at the end of the semester showcasing undergraduates poster presentations of experimental projects for the entire department. Fall 2012 The Nature of Men and Women in a Social World: Psy 190 Spring 2012 Designed, implemented, and facilitated a freshman seminar using in class activities, critical analyses, scientific writing skills, and discussions on topics of gender, gender development and the influence of society on perception of gender.

3 Fall 2012 Introductory Psychology to Psychobiology and Cognition: Psyc 110 Facilitated the acquisition of knowledge and critical thinking in the field of Psychology focusing on the nervous system as the machinery underlying thought and behavior for a large introductory survey class. Adjunct Lecturer of Psychology Summer 2012 Play, Learning, and Cognitive Development: Psyc 4600 Summer 2013 Georgia State University Under the supervision of a full time faculty member, adapted a seminar that incorporated lecture, class discussions, and short activities examining how key cognitive processes develop in early childhood and how these abilities are reflected in children s education, play, and activities. Also was part of the university s Critical Thinking through Writing Courses. Summer 2013 Advanced Research Design and Data Analysis: Psyc 3530 Spring 2012 Georgia State University Designed, implemented, and instructed topics on research design, data analysis, computational statistics in psychology (t-tests, ANOVA, factorial ANOVA), and critical thinking through scientific writing. Also was one of the first sections through the Psychology department at GSU to design and implement a hybrid course which was designed for students to engage in classroom activity online through online lectures and online assignments. Spring 2012 Advanced Research Design and Data Analysis Laboratory: Psyc 3530L Georgia State University Led two lab sections on computational statistics in psychology and scientific writing in Psychology. Spring 2012 Psychology of Women: Psyc 4620 Georgia State University Designed and led a lecture on the historical and developmental topics of Psychology of Women using active discussion, inquiry based learning, and the implementation of scientific writing across the curriculum. Fall 2011 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science: Psy 101 Spring 2012 Morehouse College Designed, implemented, and instructed topics, facilitated discussion and led interactive activities on the general areas of psychology including learning, socialization, motivation, and personality.

4 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Research Methods and Statistics II/Lab: Psy 202 L Part-Time Lecturer Introduced students to topics in parametric and non-parametric statistical techniques from t-tests, ANOVA, and correlations. Supervised students on designing experiments, interpreting results (choosing appropriate statistical analyses) and communicating through scientific writing. STUDENT SUPPORT AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE: Currently in Developmental Stages Proposal for BASE (Bridging Academic Support and Excellence) Currently developing a student support Program dedicated to Pre-Social Science Majors (Freshman) that are identified as part of the Early Alert Initiative of GSU and at risk for academic failure. The purpose is to equip students with the skills and tutoring services they need to improve their academic success as a pre-social science major in order to optimize a successful transition to the Psychology major coursework. Currently in Developmental Stages Proposal for PSYtrack Currently developing a 3-day summer workshop targeted for Freshman to Sophomores on preparing for a non-research track career using a Psychology degree with the hope of also utilizing the GSU Undergraduate Internship Office for real world internship and work related experience. Summer 2015 Writing Across the Curriculum Faculty Recipient Awarded through the Center for Institutional Effectiveness at GSU, responsible for developing a writing intensive course for undergraduates that focuses on the improvement of writing across the semester as a conduit for student learning utilizing writing theory and practice. Spring 2015-Current Critical Thought through Writing Course Instructor Developed a course to improve critical thought with the use of writing for the Psychology department and collected data at the beginning and end of the academic semester for the CTW committee in order to improve tutoring services for undergraduate writing Spring 2015-Current Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Served on committee that addresses undergraduate curriculum concerns including departmental course proposals and undergraduate transfer credits due to the merger with Georgia Perimeter College Spring 2015 Pipeline Program Faculty Mentor and Program Developer Responsible for collaborating and developing student centered mentorship program for undergraduates in Psychology interested in post graduate education. Served as a faculty mentor for several undergraduate students during the academic year.

5 Spring 2015 Spring 2015 Spring 2015 Spring 2015 Fall 2014 Interim Director for the Psi Chi Undergraduate Honor Society in Psychology Georgia State University Responsible for supervising the Psi Chi executive board and managing enrollment for new membership, presently balancing the budget and allocation of funds awarded by the college, and planning and implementing departmental programs and events to encourage stimulation and excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of Psychology. Exploration Expo Sponsor for Atlanta Science Festival Responsible for implementing and managing GSU Psi Chi undergraduates leading an active demonstration on play and numerical understanding in an exploration booth at the annual Atlanta Science Research Festival for enhancing public awareness in the sciences. Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference Sponsor Georgia State University Served as a faculty sponsor for undergraduate research conducted at Georgia Teach and presented at the annual Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference. Met with student weekly to develop, design, and edit poster presentation and practice oral defense. Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference Judge Georgia State University Served as a finalist judge for the undergraduate research participants by developing and implementing a rubric by which finalists were decided and awarded accolades for their work 2012 Director for the Psychology Undergraduate Research Symposium Managed, organized, and directed the Undergraduate Research Symposium for Psychology students at. Coordinated a two-hour poster session showcasing close to 90 undergraduates own experimental projects enrolled in Psyc 200 Experimental Methods of Psychology, which included any honors psychology students not enrolled in Psyc 200. Mentored undergraduate students involved by approving undergraduate research topics, guiding students in statistical analyses, and communication of research findings. Responsible for leading and designing the assessment of poster presentations with a group of close to fifteen graduate teaching assistants.

6 Post Doctorate Assistant to the Director of the Center for Science Education Supported the development and dissemination of educational materials produced by the Center for Science Education. Compiled edited, and published problem-based learning lessons for K-12 and undergraduate courses developed through NSF, PRISM and HHMI programs. Supported ongoing curriculum development projects, advised program participants on lesson planning and implementation strategies, and assisted with program logistics and evaluation. Led workshops and seminars on problem-based learning and communicating science, and presented at regional and national conferences to disseminate center curriculum resources Assistant to the Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture Assisted in coordinating and organizing interdisciplinary events, discussions, and seminars for the Center as well as acting as a liaison for the center to graduate student and faculty affiliate members. Performed as an informative contact for the center. SUPERVISED PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING Fall 2012-Current Pedagogical Supervisor for Graduate Teaching Assistants Led a weekly-based meeting for graduate teaching assistants in Psyc 200: Experimental Methods to discuss teaching techniques and effective guidance for course credit. INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE Summer 2005 Teaching Assistant Training and Teaching Opportunity Program Attended a training workshop on teaching in a classroom setting focusing on a variety of skills and issues involved in teaching, which also included supervised teaching experience. Fall 2005 Teaching Practicum Supervisor: Dr. Nancy Bliwise Attended a weekly-based course with a faculty supervisor and other graduate teaching assistants to discuss teaching techniques, issues, and tools applied in a classroom setting, and covering issues on active learning, honor code violations, and using tests as a tool for learning.

7 COOPERATIVE TEACHING Spring 2009 Language, Mind, and Society: Ling 301 Co-instructor with Primary Instructor: Dr. Susan Tamasi Led lectures every other week on theories and findings related to Language, Mind, and Society. Responsible for grading and evaluation. Spring 2006 Fall 2005 Co-Instructor- Experimental Methods Supervisor: Dr. Nancy Bliwise Independently led a research methods lab section of students. Guided students on conducting psychological research across a variety of methods and disciplines, instructed students on critical thinking and problem solving skills and taught scientific writing in APA format. Responsible for grading and evaluation. Teaching Assistant Applied Statistics for Psychology Supervisor: Dr. Nancy Bliwise Independently led a statistics lab section of students. Responsible for leading weekly laboratory sessions regarding discussion of statistical concepts covered in lecture and instructed integration with the use and interpretation of the SPSS statistical package to perform computational statistics in behavioral research. Responsible for grading and evaluation. TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS Spring 2008 Cognition: Psychology 215 Instructor: Dr. Lawrence Barsalou Fall 2007 Introduction to Psychology I: Psyc 110, Psychobiology and Cognition Instructor: Dr. Robert Hampton Fall 2006 Foundations of Linguistics: Linguistics 201 Instructor: Dr. Benjamin Hary GUEST LECTURES Pursuing a Lecture-track Position: Spring Careers in Psychology. Georgia State University Exploring the Social-Cognitive Mechanisms Underlying Vocal Accommodation: April, Invited talk at Cognition & Development Seminar Series..

8 Asian American Voices: November 17 th, History of the American Languages. Emory Language and Education: October 31rst, History of the American Languages. Emory Language and Authority: September 22 nd, History of the American Languages. Emory Social Cognition (Emotion, Individuals and the Self): April 10 th, Cognition. Emory Social Cognition (Implicit Social Cognition): April 15 th, Cognition. Emory Hearing and Psychophysics: November 8 th, Introduction to Psychology I. Emory Semantics- The Analysis of Meaning: November 29 th. Foundations of Linguistics. Emory The Central Limit Theorem- Spring Applied Statistics for Psychology. Emory TEACHER PUBLICATIONS (Problem-Based Learning cases) Sidaras, S. K., & Smith, T. M. (2010). Fatal attraction: Death by chocolate. Retrieved September 21, 2010 from, CASES Online Web site: Sidaras, S. K., & Smith, T. M. (2010). Got gas? It may save your life. Retrieved September 21, 2010 from, CASES Online Web site: Sidaras, S. K., & Smith, T. M. (2010). The hot debate. Retrieved September 21, 2010 from, CASES Online Web site: Smith, T. M., & Sidaras, S. K. (2010). Mystery molecule: To ban or not to ban. Retrieved September 21, 2010 from, CASES Online Web site:

9 FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE: June Fall 2011 National Science Foundation Graduate Leadership Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education (GK-12) Fellowship with the PRISM (Problems & Research to Integrate Science & Mathematics) program of the Center for Science Education,. Responsible as a 2 nd year LEADERSHIP Fellow that supported and engaged communication between graduate student fellows and high school teacher teams Critically assessed challenges and identified effective solutions to build and develop successful teams Spent approximately 12 hours a week across 5 different urban city schools in the DeKalb and Fulton County School Systems in Georgia to evaluate Problem based learning (PBL) lessons in K-12 STEM fields Used the Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP) as an observation instrument to provide a standardized means for detecting the degree to which K- 12 classroom instruction in mathematics or science is reformed per the national science and mathematics standards of the Georgia State School system. Responsible for reviewing and editing previous year s cases by fellows during the year in order to publish PBL cases online Supervised meetings with Graduate Student Fellows to discuss professional development and improve communication of scientific research to non-scientific communities. June 2009-Fall 2010 National Science Foundation Graduate Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education (GK-12) Fellowship with the PRISM (Problems & Research to Integrate Science & Mathematics) program of the Center for Science Education,. Partnered with a high school teacher and developed and implemented inquirybased K-12 lessons in science and math focusing on a compelling need to know about the science and math behind real-world problems Participated in a 2-week Summer Institute on problem-based learning (PBL) and investigative case-based learning (ICBL) Spent approximately 12 hrs/wk during summer, fall, and spring, participating in PRISM activities including case development, implementation, planning, evaluation and reflective teaching practices. Practiced teaching, communication, and research dissemination skills by fostering scientific literacy in urban Atlanta public school students INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Summer 2003, 2004 Research Assistant, Paid Internship, Children and Families Summer Treatment Program for Children with ADHD, Buffalo, NY Managing Directors: William Pelham, PhD and Elizabeth Gnagy The Summer Treatment (STP) program comprised of a set of evidencebased treatments that were incorporated into an 8-week therapeutic summer day camp. The STP has been used in clinical trials conducted

10 under the auspices of the National Institute of Mental Health and has been named a Model Program in Child and Family Mental Health in the American Psychological Association. The eight-week program ran from late June through mid-august, weekdays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Computed analysis of data, conducted surveys with children in the program, collected data from parents of children, conducted in class behavioral modification observations, and monitored the intake of medication by children enrolled in the program. MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE: Fall : Supervised Undergraduate and Undergraduate Honors Research Assistants Supervised approximately ten undergraduate research assistants on projects in the lab. Mentored students on the equipment, procedures and protocol involved in the behavioral research of the speech perception laboratory as well as assist in data analyses on undergraduate honors projects. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: Fall Present Speech Perception Laboratory,, Atlanta, GA Primary Investigator: Lynne Nygaard, Ph.D. Currently investigating social variables and social expectations that influence perceptual speech processes and speech production. Examining familiarity with talker s voice and how it influences spoken word recognition with adult listeners, and conducting research on the social cognitive mechanisms underlying spoken communication Center for Children and Families, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Primary Investigator: William Pelham, Ph.D. Implemented behavioral techniques on children with ADHD in a general classroom. Worked one on one with a single child with ADHD for 3 weeks using behavioral analysis techniques in their own public school classroom Neural and Cognitive Plasticity laboratory, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Primary Investigator: Dr. Eduardo Mercado III, PhD Conducted research on Long Evans Rats to examine the effect of hippocampal lesions in auditory learning and memory as well as neural plasticity changes in auditory discrimination. Experience using C++ skills and computational neuroscience Language & Memory laboratory, SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Primary Investigator: Dr. Barbara Church, PhD

11 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS: Conducted studies on normal adults examining implicit memory for spoken language. Assisted in data collection on projects examining false memo. Conference talk presented: Sidaras, S., K., & Nygaard, L.C. (2011, November). Vocal alignment as a function of social expectations. Talk presented at the 52 nd annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, Seattle, WA. Posters presented: Alexander, J.D., Sidaras, S.K., & Nygaard L.C., (2010, November). Not just mere exposure: Task specific effects on the perceptual learning of accented speech. Poster presented at the 51rst annual meeting of the Psychonomic Society, St. Louis, MO. Nygaard, L.C., Sidaras, S.K., & Alexander, J.E.D (2009, November). Time course of talker- Specific learning in spoken word recognition. Poster presented at the 50 th annual meeting of the Psychonomic Society, Boston, MA. Nygaard, L.C., Sidaras, S.K., & Alexander, J.D. (2008, November). Time course of talkerspecific learning in spoken word recognition. Poster presented at the 156 th meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Miami, Florida. Sidaras, S.K., Alexander, J.D., & Nygaard, L.C. (2008, June). Talker-specific and accentgeneral Perceptual adaptation to Korean-accented English. Poster presented at the international meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Paris, France. Alexander, J.D., Nygaard, L.C., & Sidaras, S.K. (2008, June). The contribution of vowel Production to the intelligibility and accentedness of nonnative speech. Poster presented at the international meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Paris, France. Sidaras, S.K. (2007, November). The nature of memory representations for surface characteristics of spoken language. Poster presented at the 47 th Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, Long beach, CA. Duke, J. E., & Sidaras, S. K. (2006, November). The effects of training context on perceptual learning of accented speech. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Honolulu, HI. Nygaard, L. C., Duke, J. E., Sidaras, S. K. & Rasmussen, S. T. (2006, November). Acoustic correlates of accentedness and intelligibility of Spanish-accented English vowels. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Honolulu, HI. Sidaras, S. K., Queen, J.S., Duke, J. I., & Nygaard, L. C., (November, 2005). Perceptual adaptation to Spanish-accented speech. Poster presented at the 46 th Annual Meeting of

12 the Psychonomic Society, Toronto, Canada. Duke, J. E., Nygaard, L. C., & Sidaras, S. K. (November, 2005). Auditory imagery for talkerspecific characteristics during reading. Poster presented at the 46 th Annual Meeting of the Psychonomic Society, Toronto, Canada. Nygaard, L. C., Sidaras, S. K., & Duke, J. E. (2005, June). Perceptual learning of accented speech. Poster presented at the Workshop on Speech and Plasticity, London, England. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: Sidaras, S.K., Alexander, J. D., & Nygaard, L.C. (2009). Perceptual learning of systematic variation in Spanish-accented speech. Journal of Acoustical Society of America, 125 (5), Manuscripts under revision: Sidaras, S.K., & Nygaard, L.C. (manuscript accepted pending revision). The nature of memory representations for surface form of spoken language. Journal of Memory and Cognition. Sidaras, S.K. (in preparation). Investigating the social and cognitive mechanisms underlying vocal accommodation. (manuscript accepted pending revision). Cognition. Manuscripts in preparation: Nygaard, L.C., Alexander, J.D., & Sidaras, S.K. (in preparation). Long-term perceptual learning of accented speech. HONORS AND AWARDS: 2005 International Speech Communication Association Grant Awarded a grant that was eligible to applicants from all countries to participate in workshops and conferences relevant to speech and language. The support covered early registration fees (2005) High Honors Award for Honors Thesis Research University at Buffalo 2002 Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society Director of Membership, University at Buffalo Chapter, Buffalo, NY ORGANIZATIONS: 2007-Present 2007-Present Acoustical Society of America Cognitive Science Society

13 PROGRAM EXPERTISE: Microsoft Excel, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), PRAAT sound analysis software (a system for doing Phonetics by computer), Sound Studio (a program for recording and editing digital audio on the computer), PsyScope (a graphical user interface software program to design and run research experiments), E-Prime (a software program for conducting psychological and neuro-scientific experiments and also implement java script programming).