Cynthia Clark
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (2003, Colorado State University, Experimental Psychology)
My Area of Interest:
My research area is Sensation and Perception. Specifically, my program of research is aimed at examining the underlying neural substrates of human color and spatial vision. I am also interested in aspects of other sensory systems as well as perceptual processes.
My Teaching:
I have taught classes in Introductory Psychology, Sensation and Perception, Physiological Psychology, Cognition, Research Methodology, and Statistics. One aspect of my teaching style students respond to most positively is my enthusiasm in the classroom and general love of teaching. I believe that the energy I bring to the classroom captures students’ attention and helps to create an environment that fosters discussion and the sharing of ideas. When students are enjoying themselves, attention increases, and learning is enhanced. Students often make the comment that my classes are “challenging, yet fun.” I believe that a good mix of enthusiasm with high, attainable standards maximizes student performance.
Recent Publications/Presentations
- Volbrecht, V., Clark, C., Nerger, J., & Randell, C. (2009). Chromatic perceptive field sizes measured at 10° eccentricity along the horizontal and vertical meridians. Journal of the Optical Society of America, 26 (5), 1167-1177.
- Clark, C., Hardy, J., Volbrecht, V., & Werner, J. Spatiotemporal-frequency surfaces characterizing age-related change in scotopic vision. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. (Submitted, under review)
- Clark, C. & Allen, M.T. A two-point threshold demonstration of somatosensory receptive field size and sensitivity. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 31, November 2005, Washington, D.C.