Psychology
Psychology Faculty
Department: Psychology
Phone: 301-738-6318
Office: Bldg III, Room 4145
Courses:
PSYC 317: Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 331: Experimental Psychology: Design and Analysis I
PSYC 332: Experimental Psychology: Design and Analysis II
PSYC 370: Sensation and Perception
PSYC 446: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSYC 601: Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Graduate level)
Diane Alonso, Ph.D., serves as the
UMBC Psychology Department's Program Director at the Universities at Shady
Grove. She started the undergraduate program at the Center in 2004 and
the Graduate I/O Psychology program in 2007. Diane is a lifetime Maryland
resident and received her undergraduate degree (B.S.) in Computer Science
and her graduate degrees (M.S. and Ph.D.) in Psychology from the University
of Maryland, College Park (UMCP). With a background in Cognitive Psychology
and Human Factors/Usability, Diane has over 10 years experience working
in industry both for IBM's Federal Systems Division and for Computer Sciences
Corporation (CSC)'s Health and Human Services Division. While employed
at CSC, Diane performed usability work for clients such as the National
Institutes of Health (NIH), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the
Department of Education, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). She
also created and led a successful training program for new software implemented
for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Systems (MMCS).
In addition to her vocation, Diane's avocation is musical theater. For over 15 years she performed locally in community and professional theaters in the D.C. and surrounding metro areas. In 1992, during a production of an original version of the "Phantom of the Opera" at Toby's Dinner Theater in Columbia, Maryland, Diane met her future husband, Tom Alonso, the very talented composer of the commissioned production. They were married a year later and now have 2 beautiful daughters.
Fisher, Joscelyn
Department: Psychology
Courses:
PSYC 316: Language and Thought
Goldstein, Dr. Robin
Department: Psychology
Courses:
PSYC 330: Child Development and Culture
PSYC 407: Advanced Child Psychology
LaFountain, Sue Ellen
Department: Psychology
Courses:
PSYC 305: The Exceptional Child
Lynch, Dr. Minda
Department: Psychology
Courses:
PSYC 335: Physiological Psychology
PSYC 390: Neuropsychopharmacology
Dr. Minda Lynch earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in multi-disciplinary neurosciences. After completing three post-doctoral training experiences, she conducted a federally funded program of laboratory investigation at the Department of Veterans Affairs for 13 years. Concurrently, she held a research faculty position in the Psychiatry Department of SUNY HSC (Syracuse, NY) and taught in both the medical school and graduate neuroscience program. Her areas of expertise include the neurobiological bases of a) psychiatric disorders, b) motivated behavior, and c) drug abuse and addiction. She has been a Health Science Administrator and Branch Chief at the National Institutes of Health since 1998. In this capacity, she monitors neuroscience and behavioral research across the U.S. and helps to shape research directions in human health and disease. She has taught undergraduate psychology as an Adjunct Faculty member at Montgomery College, UMBC, and UMUC since 2007.
Martinez, Dr. Mariana
Department: Psychology
Courses:
PSYC 345: Introduction to Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
PSYC 382: Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
PSYC 406: Advanced Psychopathology
Mariana Martinez, Psy.D., serves as an Instructor in the UMBC Psychology Department at the Universities at Shady Grove. Mariana received her undergraduate degree (B.A.) from the Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on children and families from the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. Mariana has over 10 years of experience with clinical and psychoeducational work in both private practice and outpatient clinics. Throughout her professional career, she has blended her interest in psychology with her passion for teaching. She has been a Montessori teacher of toddlers and preschool children in various schools and an Instructor at the undergraduate and graduate levels at Alliant International University, Mexico City. Mariana was Director of the Family Department at the Instituto Mexicano para la Excelencia Educativa, AC (Mexico), where she hosted a daily radio program and participated in weekly television programs on family matters. Mariana is currently a Clinical Associate at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family at Georgetown.
Mariana has been married to Antonio Ortiz Mena for 20 years and they have three children. The Ortiz Mena family has enjoyed living in both Mexico and the United States - with friends, family, and dreams on both sides of the border.
Resta, Dr. Peter
Department: Psychology
Courses:
PSYC 340: Social Psychology
PSYC 493: Controversies in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology
Dr. S. Peter Resta has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the UMBC psychology department since 2004. He brings a wealth of both teaching and clinical expertise to UMBC, having amassed almost 30 years of graduate and undergraduate teaching as well as experience with mental health practice. Dr. Resta has three graudate degrees, inlcuding a Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of Maryland, College Park and a MSW from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He teaches a variety of psychology courses at UMBC, including Abnormal, Personality, Social, and Life Span Psychology. However, he is perhaps best known for a special topics course which he created: "Social Psychology and Belief in the Paranormal" (an area of lifelong interest for Dr. Resta).
Department: Psychology
Phone: 301-738-6171
Office: Bldg III, Room 4147
Courses:
PSYC 346: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSYC 393G: Special Topics in Psychology: Group Processes
PSYC 493L: Advanced Topics in Psychology: Leadership
Ted Rosen, Ph.D., serves as the UMBC Psychology Department’s Associate Program Director, and is the Director of the MPS: Industrial/Organizational Psychology program. He joined UMBC-Shady Grove in 2008. Previous experience includes serving on the faculty of the Management Department and as Director of the Program in Organizational Behavior and Development at The George Washington University School of Business. Dr. Rosen instructed graduate level courses in the MBA, Project Management (distance and classroom formats), Management Information Systems, and the Executive Management Information Systems programs.
Dr. Rosen holds a doctorate degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and has over 30 years management consulting, contracting and research experience, including service at US Postal Service Headquarters and the US Office of Personnel Management Headquarters. He completed international executive development assignments in Romania, Egypt and Albania and has presented management workshops for visiting international executives in Washington, DC. Dr. Rosen also presents lectures and shares research at professional conferences, both in the US and abroad.
Ted is a longtime baseball fan and participant. He has been on the field every season since the original Senators played in Griffith Stadium. His field time now is as an umpire in high school, adult, and little leagues. Ted has two daughters out of college and his wife, Linda, is a consultant in mathematics education.
Rowland, Laura
Department: Psychology
Courses:
PSYC 393Z: Special Topics in Psychology: Schizophrenia
Rudow, Edward
Department: Psychology
Courses:
PSYC 324: Introduction to Interviewing Techniques
PSYC 340: Social Psychology
PSYC 393D: Special Topics in Psychology: Diversity
Tarner, Dr. Nina L.
Department: Psychology
Courses:
PSYC 385: Health Psychology
PSYC 463: Eating: Normal and Abnormal
Dr. Nina L. Tarner earned her B.A. and M.S. degrees in Psychology from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology (with a focus on Animal Behavior Processes) from Kansas State University. She did a brief post-doc at Brooklyn College under Dr. Anthony Sclafani. Dr. Tarner has done extensive research in the area of flavor preferences and rats. She has a vast knowledge of eating behaviors based on high calorie content and has also conducted research on Legal Psychology and Pedagogy.
Dr. Tarner has previously done a number of one-year visiting Assistant Professorships at Shippensburg University, Gettysburg College, and UMBC before spending 5 years in Fairfield, CT as a Professor. She recently moved back home to Pennsylvania and is excited to teach at UMBC-Shady Grove.
Department: Psychology
Phone: 301-738-6075
Office: Bldg III, Room 4149
Courses:
PSYC 330: Child Development and Culture
PSYC 331: Experimental Psychology: Design and Analysis I
PSYC 332: Experimental Psychology: Design and Analysis II
PSYC 342: Psychology of Aggression and Antisocial Behavior
Karen Watkins-Lewis, Ph.D., serves as a full-time Instructor in the UMBC Psychology Department at the Universities at Shady Grove. Karen received her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and her doctorate degree in Developmental Psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC. Her research areas of interest are socio-cultural child development and the processes of parenting as it relates to the mental health and academic success of children in underserved communities. While pursuing her graduate degree, Karen worked as a research associate with the Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk (currently known as CAPSTONE) at Howard University. She has completed post doctoral fellowships with the Child Development Institute at the University of Maryland, College Park and the National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education at the University of Virginia. She has co-authored several peer reviewed publications and book chapters in the areas of socio-cultural child development and education. Karen has over 5 years of experience as a lecturer in psychology and human development, and has served as an Instructor and mentor for two student scholars programs: the Child Advocacy Scholars program at the University of Maryland, College Park and the Meyerhoff Scholars program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Karen currently resides in the Washington, DC metro area. She lives with her husband of 23 years, Gilbert Lewis, Jr., and has three beautiful daughters: Morgan, Maya, and Michelle "Kai."