MONICA K. MILLER

 

CURRICULUM VITA

PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

University Address

Department of Criminal Justice                                                    

Mailstop 214                                                               

University of Nevada, Reno                                                  

Reno NV 89557                                                                    

(775) 784-6021

 

Email Address:

mkmiller@unr.edu

 

EMPLOYMENT

 

July 2004 to June 2009                   University of Nevada, Reno:

                                        Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Social Psychology

2005 to present                        Adjunct professor, Grant Sawyer Center for Justice

2008 to present                        Faculty Associate, Women’s Studies Program

July 2009 to present                   University of Nevada, Reno:

                                       Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice

            Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Social Psychology

 

EDUCATION

 

Ph.D. (May, 2004)                                           University of Nebraska-Lincoln

                                                                        Department of Psychology

                                                                        Major: Social Psychology

                                                                        Certification: Public Policy and Program Evaluation

Doctoral Dissertation: Use of Religious Appeals in Closing Arguments: Policy Implications for Judges and Policy-makers

Major Advisor: Brian H. Bornstein

 

J.D. (December, 2002)                                    University of Nebraska College of Law

 

M.A. (December, 2002)                                   University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Department of Psychology

Major: Social Psychology

Thesis:  Self-Concept Regulating Mechanisms and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Programs

                                                                        Major Advisor: Brian H. Bornstein

 

B. A. Distinction (May, 1998)             University of Nebraska-Lincoln

                                                                        Department of Psychology

                                                                        Major: Psychology

                                                                        Minors: Sociology, English                                                               

 

RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS

Research in the fields of social psychology, law, and policy; specifically in the areas of legal decision-making, religion and the legal system, family law, legal regulation of sexual behavior, and development of policies that promote well-being. Teaching law, psychology, and policy courses. Developing strong mentoring relationships with graduate and undergraduate students.

AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS

 

Awards:

2006

Nominated for Dennis Leslie Mahoney Legal Theory Award

Nominated for Law and Society Association Article Award

Awarded Jr. Faculty Research Award –HHS Dean’s Award

Nominated for Michele Alexander Early Career Award (SPSSI)

Nominated for Outstanding Undergraduate Mentor Award

Nominated for American Association of University Women Emerging Scholars

2007:

Nominated for Outstanding Undergraduate Mentor Award

Nominated for Alan Bible Teaching Award

Nominated for Law and Society Association Article Award

2008: 

Awarded College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Award for Research/Creative Activity

Nominated for Regents’ Rising Researcher Award

Nominated for Outstanding Undergraduate Mentor Award

Nominated for Alan Bible Teaching Award

2009:

Nominated for the American Psychology-Law Society Saleem Shah Award

Awarded Outstanding Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor Award

Awarded Graduate Student Association Vada Trimble Outstanding Mentor Award

 

Fellowships and Grants:

            $6,000       American Association of University Women fellowship (2006-2007) awarded       

            $1,500      UNL Psychology Department Grants (2001, 2002, 2003), funded

             $300         National Planned Parenthood, (2002), funded

$1,000      University Research Grants (2003), funded

            $1,000        Society for the Psychological Study Social Issues Grant-in-Aid, (2003), funded

             $500           American Psychology- Law Society Grant (2003), funded

            $10,394      National Science Foundation Dissertation Grant (2003), funded 

            $2,000        Society for the Psychological Study Social Issues (2004), funded 

            $ 410          UNR College of Liberal Arts Creative/Scholarly Activity grant (2007), funded

            $98,000      National Science Foundation (resubmission in progress)

            $10,000      College of Liberal Arts Scholarly and Creative Activities award

 (with Clayton Peoples; includes $2000 match) (2007), funded

            $20,814      College of Liberal Arts Scholarly and Creative Activities award

            (with Clayton Peoples and Jim Richardson; includes $9900 match) (2009), funded

 

Sponsored Student Grants awarded:

     $400     American Psychology- Law Society Grant (2005), Angela Broadus, funded

     $240     American Psychology- Law Society Grant (2005), Alayna Jehle, funded

     $1000   Network of Faculty for Undergraduate Research (2005), Michele Cannella, funded

     $ 880    Network of Faculty for Undergraduate Research (2005), Angela Harrell, funded

     $ 250    American Psychology- Law Society Grant (2005), Alicia Summers, funded

     $ 300    American Psychology- Law Society Grant (2005), Ashley Dolezilek, funded

     $2000   American Psychology- Law Society Grant (2006), Jared Chamberlain, funded

                (includes $1000 match from Graduate School)

     $ 200    American Psychology- Law Society Grant (2006), Sarah Merz, funded

     $ 240    American Psychology- Law Society Grant (2006), David Flores, funded

     $1200   Network of Faculty for Undergraduate Research (2006), Michael Bogen, funded

     $1200   Network of Faculty for Undergraduate Research (2006), Elizabeth Coleman, funded

     $1080   Network of Faculty for Undergraduate Research (2006), Robert Hagar, funded

     $2000   Society for the Psychological Study Social Issues (2006), Alayna Jehle, funded

                (includes $1000 match from Graduate School)

     $1500   Network of Faculty for Undergraduate Research (2007), Stacy Shamblin, funded

     $ 200    American Psychology- Law Society Grant (2008), Alicia Summers, funded

     $2000  Society for the Psychological Study Social Issues Grant-in-Aid, (2009), Jon Maskaly, funded    (includes $1000 match from Graduate School)

     $1200   Network of Faculty for Undergraduate Research (2009), Breanna Schlingheyde, funded

 

 

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

(Student co-authors in bold)

 

Books:

 

Bornstein, B.H. & Miller, M.K. (2009). God in the Courtroom: Religion’s Role at Trial. New York: Oxford.

 

Miller, M.K. (2006). Religion in criminal justice. New York: LFB.

 

Miller, M.K. (under review). Legal regulation of sex, procreation and pregnancy: How legal actors use the criminal law to address social issues.

 

Miller, M.K. (expected 2009). Contemporary perspectives on legal regulation of sexual behavior: Psycho-legal research and analysis. Hauppauge, NY: Nova.

 

Journal Articles:

 

Adya, M., Miller, M.K., Singer, J.A., Thomas, R.M. & Padilla, J.B. (2006). Cultural differences in perceptions of the government and the legal system: Hurricane Katrina highlights what has been there all along. Journal of Law and Social Challenges, 8, 27-51.

Bornstein, B.H., & Miller, M.K. (under review). Does Judges’ Religion Influence Their Decision Making? Court Review

Bornstein, B.H., Miller, M.K., Nemeth, R J., Page, G.L., & Musil, S.M. (2005). Juror reactions to jury duty: Perceptions of the system and potential stressors. Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 23, 321-346.

Bornstein, B.H., Rung, L.M., & Miller, M.K. (2002). The effects of defendant remorse on mock juror decisions in a malpractice case. Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 20, 393-409.

Brosh, J.E., & Miller, M.K. (2008). Regulating pregnancy behaviors: How the Constitutional rights of minority women are disproportionately compromised. Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law,16,437-457.

Chamberlain, J., & Miller, M.K. (2008). Stress in the courtroom: Call for research. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 15, 237-250.

Chamberlain, J. & Miller, M.K. (2009). Evidence of Secondary Traumatic Stress, Safety Concerns, and Burnout among Judges. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 37, 214-224.

Chamberlain, J., Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2008). Legal decisions concerning the rights and responsibilities of gay and lesbian parents: A role for psychologists. Social Issues and Policy Review, 2, 103-126.

Chamberlain, J., Miller, M.K. & Gonzalez, C.A (under review). The “Oprah Effect:” How celebrity jurors influence jury decision-making.

Chamberlain, J., Miller, M.K. & Jehle, A. (2006). Celebrities in the courtroom: Legal responses, psychological theory and empirical research. Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law, 8, 551-572.

Chamberlain, J., Rivera, C. & Miller, M.K. (under review). A study of gay parents’ perceptions of their parental roles: Implications for policy decisions concerning their legal rights and responsibilities.

Chavez, H.L., & Miller, M.K. (in press). Religious References in Death Sentence Phases of Trials: Two Psychological Theories that Suggest Judicial Rulings and Assumptions May Affect Jurors. Lewis & Clark Law Review.

Coleman, E.E. & Miller, M.K. (2007). Assessing legal responses to prenatal drug use: Can therapeutic responses produce more positive outcomes than punitive responses? Journal of Law and Health, 20, 35-67.

Flores, D.M., Miller, M.K., Chamberlain, J., Richardson, J.T., & Bornstein, B.H. (in press). Judges’ perspectives on stress and safety in the courtroom: An exploratory study. Court Review.

Gaydon, L.B. & Miller, M.K. (2007). Elders in the justice system: How the system treats elders in trials, during imprisonment, and on death row. Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 25, 677-699.

Griffin, T. & Miller, M.K. (2008). Child abduction, AMBER Alert, and “Crime Control Theater.” Criminal Justice Review, 33, 159-176.

Griffin, T., Miller, M.K., Hoppe, J., Rebideaux, A., & Hammack, R. (2007). A preliminary examination of AMBER Alert’s effects. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 18, 378-394.

Hammond, M., Miller, M.K., & Griffin, T. (revise and resubmit). Safe Haven Laws as Crime Control Theater. Child Abuse and Neglect.

Hoffman, L. & Miller, M.K. (in press). Inconsistent state court rulings concerning pregnancy-related behaviors. Journal of Law and Health.

Jehle, A. & Miller, M.K. (revise and resubmit). The controversial International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005: Protecting the rights and interests of all parties.

Jehle, A., &  Miller, M.K. (2005).  “Friends” writers offer “creative necessity” argument for sexual harassment: Justification or abuse excuse? DePaul Journal of Art and Entertainment Law, 15, 265-300.

Jehle, A., &  Miller, M.K. (2005). Controversy in the courtroom: Implications of allowing jurors to question witnesses. William Mitchell Law Review, 32, 27-57.

Jehle, A. & Miller, M.K. (2007). Apologies in the legal system: Helping offenders, victims, and the community. Restorative Directions Journal, 2(2), 54-73.

Jehle, A., Miller, M.K., & Kemmelmeier, M. (in press). The influence of accounts and remorse on mock jurors’ judgments of offenders. Law and Human Behavior.

Johnstone, T., & Miller, M.K. (2008). The courts’ role in promoting comprehensive justice for pregnant drug and alcohol users. Juvenile and Family Court Journal, 59, 39-54.

Mathews, G.J. & Miller, M.K. (2006). Video games are detrimental: Review of negative effects of video games. Journal of Psychological Inquiry, 11, 87-89.

Miller, L., & Miller, M.K. (under review). What about the Children? Therapeutic Solutions for Assisting Female Inmates and their Children

Miller, M.K. (under review). Exploring the relationship between regulation of video games and changes in game content as represented by game magazines.

Miller, M.K. (revise and resubmit). Content analysis of the 18-year evolution of video game violence. Journal of Criminal Justice and Popular Culture.

Miller, M.K. (in press). How judges decide whether social parents have parental rights: A five-factor typology. Family Court Review.

Miller, M.K. (in press). Legally restricting procreation:  The challenges, dilemmas, and unequal effects of the judicial trend on men and women. Women’s Policy Journal of Harvard.

Miller, M.K. (2005). Taking a new look at gifted education: A response to a changing world. Appalachian Journal of Law, 4, 89-107.

Miller, M.K. (2005). Refusal to undergo a cesarean section: A woman’s right or a criminal act? Health Matrix Journal of Law and Medicine, 15, 383-400.

Miller, M.K. (2006). Through the eyes of a father: How PRWORA affects nonresident fathers and their children. International Journal of Law, Policy and Family, 20, 55-73.

Miller, M.K. (2006). Avoiding policies that unnecessarily harm women, children and society: Promoting comprehensive justice. Restorative Directions Journal, 2 (1), 75-89.

Miller, M.K., Adya, M., Chamberlain, J.C., & Jehle, A. (under review). “I shoulda, coulda, woulda:” How counterfactual thinking affects reactions to victimization.

Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2005). Religious appeals in closing arguments: Impermissible input or benign banter? Law and Psychology Review, 29, 29-61.

Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2004). Juror stress: Causes and interventions. Thurgood Marshall Law Review, 30, 237-269.

Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2006). The use of religion in death penalty sentencing trials. Law and Human Behavior, 30, 675-684.

Miller, M.K. & Clinkinbeard, S. S. (2006). Improving the AMBER Alert System: Psychology research and policy recommendations. Law and Psychology Review, 30, 1-21.

Miller, M.K., & Flores, D. (2007). Addressing the problem of courtroom stress. Judicature, 91, 60-69.

Miller, M.K., Flores, D.M., & Pitcher, B.J. (in press). Using Constructivist Self-Development Theory to understand judges’ reactions to a courthouse shooting: An exploratory study. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law.

Miller, M.K., Greene, E., Dietrich, H., Chamberlain, J., Singer, J.A. (2008). How emotion affects the trial process. Judicature, 92(2),56-64.

Miller, M.K., Griffin, T., Clinkinbeard, S.S., & Thomas, R.M. (2009). The psychology of AMBER Alert: Unresolved issues and policy implications. Social Science Journal, 46, 111-123.

Miller, M.K. & Hayward, R.D. (2008). Religious characteristics and the death penalty. Law and Human Behavior, 32, 113-123.

Miller, M.K., Jehle, A., & Summers, A. (2007). From Kobe Bryant to Saddam Hussein: A descriptive examination and psychological analysis of how religion likely affected twenty-five recent high-profile trials. Florida Coastal Law Review, 9, 1-33.

Miller, M.K. & Kazmar, M.N. (2007). Psychology research and public opinion do not support proposed changes to the jury system. Hamline Law Review, 30, 285-313.

Miller, M.K., Maskaly, J., Peoples, C.D. & Sigillo, A. (under review). The impact of mock jurors’ religious characteristics on their verdicts.

Miller, M.K., Singer, J., & Jehle, A. (2008). Identification of circumstances under which religion affects each stage of the trial process. Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice, 4, 135-171.

Miller, M.K., & Summers, A. (2007). Gender differences in video game characters’ roles, appearances, and attire. Sex Roles, 57, 419-433.

Miller, M.K., & Summers, A. (in press). A content analysis of the evolution of video game characters. Journal of Media Psychology.

Miller, M.K., & Summers, A. (under review). A content analysis of the portrayal of male video game characters in video game magazines over 20 years

Padilla, J.B., Miller, M.K., & Broadus, A. (2008). Analysis of Hispanic representation and conceptualization in psychology and law research. Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 26, 655-670.

Peoples, C.D., Sigillo, A., Green, M., Maskaly, J., Miller, M.K. (under review). Friendship and conformity to socially desirable stances: Juror verdict change in a mock jury experiment

Pettis, C.T. & Miller, M.K. (2007). Promoting breastfeeding through social change. Women’s Policy Journal of Harvard, 4, 39-48.

Pettis, C.T. & Miller, M.K. (under review). A social psychological analysis of breastfeeding advertisements and recommendations to make them more effective.

Pettis, C.T. & Miller, M.K. (under review). Analysis of media portrayals of breastfeeding

Quinlan, F. & Miller, M.K. (2006). Are video games inherently harmful? Summary of evidence raises doubts. Journal of Psychological Inquiry, 11, 90-92.

Reisig, J. & Miller, M.K. (2009). How the social construction of “child abuse” affects immigrant parents: Policy changes that protect children and families. International Journal of Social Inquiry, 2, 17-37.

Singer, J., Miller, M.K., & Adya, M. (2007). The impact of DNA and other technology on the criminal justice system: Improvements and complications. Albany Law Journal of Science & Technology, 17, 87-125.

Summers, A. & Miller, M.K. (under review). A social psychological model of victim blame in the legal system.

Summers, A. & Miller, M.K. (under review). From damsels in distress to sexy superheroes: How the portrayal of sexism in video game magazines has changed in the last 20 years

Summers, A. & Miller, M.K. (under review). How social sciences can right 35 years worth of obscenity wrongs

Summers, A., Hayward, R.D., & Miller, M.K. (in press). How death qualification systematically excludes jurors based on religious characteristics, justice philosophy, cognitive processing, and demographics. Journal of Applied Social Psychology.

Thimsen, S., Bornstein, B.B., & Miller, M.K. (in press). The Dynamite Charge: Too Explosive for Its Own Good? Valparaiso University Law Review.

Vargas, J. H., Miller, M.K., & Chamberlain, J. (under review). The parental rights and responsibilities of gay social parents and the general well-being of their children: A mixed methods investigation of judicial rulings.

Wilcox, B.L, Weisz, P.V., & Miller, M.K. (2005). Practical guidelines for educating policymakers: The Family Impact Seminar as an approach to advancing the interests of children and families in the policy arena. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 638-645.

Wolff, K. T., & Miller, M.K. (2009). Victim impact statements and execution impact statements: What judges should know about case law and psychology research. Judicature, 92, 148-157.

Book Chapters:

 

Adya, M., Miller, M.K., Singer, J.A., Thomas, R.M. & Padilla, J.B. (2007). Cultural differences in perceptions of the government and the legal system: Hurricane Katrina highlights what has been there all along. In H. Potter (Ed.), Racing the Storm: Racial Implications and Lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina (pp. 67-94). Lanham, MD: Lexington Books. Reprinted from Journal of Law and Social Challenges.

DeArman, S. D. & Miller, M.K. (expected 2009). Predictors of legislative support of the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. In M.K. Miller (Ed.), Contemporary perspectives on legal regulation of sexual behavior: Psycho-legal research and analysis. Hauppauge, NY: Nova.

Merz, S.D. & Miller, M.K. (expected 2009). Recent judicial rulings in consensual underage sex cases: Analysis of legal case studies and policy implications. In M.K. Miller (Ed.), Contemporary perspectives on legal regulation of sexual behavior: Psycho-legal research and analysis. Hauppauge, NY: Nova.

Merz, S.D. & Miller, M.K. (expected 2009). Analysis of media portrayals of rape myth acceptances, just world beliefs, and victim-blame. In M.K. Miller (Ed.), Contemporary perspectives on legal regulation of sexual behavior: Psycho-legal research and analysis. Hauppauge, NY: Nova.

Miller, M.K. (2009). When a parent’s gender matters: How courts define “parent” has implications for same-sex parents and their children. In F. Columbus (Ed.), Handbook of Gender Roles: Conflicts, Behavior and Attitudes (pp203-220). Hauppauge, NY: Nova.

Miller, M.K. (2008). How juryphobia and fears of fraudulent claims disserve medical malpractice reform efforts. In Bornstein, B.H., Wiener, R.L., Schopp, R.F., & Willborn, S. (Eds.), Civil juries and civil justice: Psychological and legal perspectives (pp. 175-192). New York: Springer.

Miller, M.K. & Sicafuse, L. (expected 2009). Legal restrictions on procreation: Therapeutic jurisprudence suggests alternatives that avoid unintended legal, health, and gender-based consequences. In M.K. Miller (Ed.), Contemporary perspectives on legal regulation of sexual behavior: Psycho-legal research and analysis. Hauppauge, NY: Nova.

Miller, M.K. & Dolson, S.  (expected 2009). Two studies test the effects of religious hallucinations on perceptions of insanity. In M. T. Evans and E. D. Walker (Eds.) Religion and Psychology. Hauppauge, NY: Nova.

Sanchez, M.H. & Miller, M.K. (expected 2009). Using Therapeutic Jurisprudence to design a special treatment court to address illegal prostitution. In M.K. Miller (Ed.), Contemporary perspectives on legal regulation of sexual behavior: Psycho-legal research and analysis. Hauppauge, NY: Nova.

Summers, A. & Miller, M.K. (expected 2009). Obscenity is a four letter word. Or is it? An investigation into community standards of obscenity. In M.K. Miller (Ed.), Contemporary perspectives on legal regulation of sexual behavior: Psycho-legal research and analysis. Hauppauge, NY: Nova.

Summers, A. & Miller, M.K. (expected 2009). The law and the psychology of parental notification: Implications for policy and future research. In M.K. Miller (Ed.), Contemporary perspectives on legal regulation of sexual behavior: Psycho-legal research and analysis. Hauppauge, NY: Nova.

 

            Other publications:

 

Bornstein, B.H. & Miller, M.K. (2005). Does religion predict juror decisions? American Psychological Association: Monitor on Psychology, 36, 92.

Bornstein, B.H. & Miller, M.K. (2006). Just a game? Psychologists play a crucial role in video game controversy. American Psychological Association: Monitor on Psychology, 37, 99.

Flores, D. & Miller, M.K. (in press). Social Comparison. In Ritzer, G. & Ryan, J.M. (Eds.), The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology. Oxford: Blackwell.

Griffin, T. & Miller, M.K. (under contract). Amber Alert. In B. Fisher and S. Lab (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention. Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Lindsey, S.C., Miller, M.K., Hayward, R.D., Jehle, A., Singer, J.A. & Summers, A. (2008). How Attorneys Can Use Religion to be More Effective at Trial. The Jury Expert,20,33-50.

Miller, M.K. (2007). Scientific jury selection [book review]. Criminal Justice Review, 32, 458-459.

Miller, M.K. (2007). Religion and the death penalty. In B. Cutler (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law (pp. 681-4). Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Miller, M.K. (2007). Psychological analysis of witness testimony. In D. S. Clark (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Law and Society: American and Global Perspectives. Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Miller, M.K. (March, 2005). Using social comparison information in alcohol abuse prevention programs.  National Council on Family Relations Report: Family Focus, 50, 11-12.

Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2008). Do juror pressures lead to unfair verdicts? American Psychological Association: Monitor on Psychology, 39, 18.

Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2007). Elders on death row. American Psychological Association: Monitor on Psychology, 38, 60.

Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2005). Determining the rights and responsibilities of lesbian parents: Psychological research supports recent California rulings. American Psychological Association: Monitor on Psychology, 36, 85.

Miller, M.K., Chamberlain, J. & Vargas, J.H. (2007). Mental illness and the death penalty. In B. Cutler (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law. (pp. 496-498). Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Miller, M.K. & Clinkinbeard, S.S. (2007). Parole. In D. S. Clark (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Law and Society: American and Global Perspectives. Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Miller, M.K. & Flores, D. (2006). Social comparison. In G. Ritzer (Ed.), The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology (pp. 4383-4386). Oxford: Blackwell.

Miller, M.K. & Gaydon, L.B. (2007). Elderly defendants. In B. Cutler (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law. (p. 252).Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Miller, M.K. & Griffin, T. (2007). AMBER Alert. In B. Cutler (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law. (pp. 19-20). Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Miller, M.K. & Groscup, J. (2007). “Friends” getting too friendly:  Courts may have to consider the meaning of sexual harassment in sexually charged working environments. American Psychological Association: Monitor on Psychology, 38, 52.

Miller, M.K., Hayward, R.D., Jehle, A., Singer, J.A., & Summers, A. (2007). Religion and the courts: Current legal developments and research. Psychology of Religion Newsletter, 32, 12-15.

Miller, M.K. & Jehle, A. (2006). Cognitive dissonance. In G. Ritzer (Ed.), The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology (pp. 562-565). Oxford: Blackwell.

Miller, M.K. & Jehle, A. (2006). Recent court rulings highlight inconsistencies in the rights and responsibilities of gay parents. American Psychology-Law Society News, 26, 1,5,29.

Miller, M.K., Jehle, A. & Chavez, H.L. (2007). Mental retardation and the death penalty. In B. Cutler (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law. (pp. 498-499). Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Miller, M.K. & Richardson, J.T. (2006, Fall). A model of causes and effects of judicial stress. The Judge’s Journal, 20-23.

Miller, M.K. & Wiener, R.L. (2007). Juveniles and the death penalty. In B. Cutler (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law. Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Sigillo, A.E., Miller, M.K., & Jehle, A. (in press). Cognitive Dissonance. In Ritzer, G. & Ryan, J.M. (Eds.), The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology. Oxford: Blackwell.

Summers, A. & Miller, M.K. (2007). Obscenity. In B. Cutler (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law. (pp. 529-530). Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Wiener, R.L. & Miller, M.K. (2003) Determining the death penalty for juveniles? Psychology can help measure society’s evolving standards of decency. American Psychological Association: Monitor on Psychology, 35, 68.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (in chronological order)

(Student co-authors in bold)

Miller, M.K. & Chamberlain, J. (2009, October). The relationship between religious characteristics and attitudes toward gays and gay marriage. Society for the Scientific Study of Religion conference, Denver, CO.

Peoples, C.D., Sigillo, A., Green, M., Maskaly, J., Miller, M.K. (2009, August). Friendship and conformity to socially desirable stances: Juror verdict change in a mock jury experiment. Presented at the American Sociological Association conference, San Francisco, CA.

Miller, M.K. (2009, May). Exploring the relationship between self-regulation of video games and changes in game content. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Denver, CO.

Pettis, C.T., & Miller, M.K. (2009, May). Analysis of media portrayals of breastfeeding on law and policy. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Denver, CO.

Sigillo, A. & Miller, M.K. (2009, April). Egg donation from the donor’s perspective: Motivation, benefits and satisfaction. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Sicafuse, L. & Miller, M.K. (2009, April). Social psychological influences on the popularity of AMBER Alerts: Why the system will be maintained. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Miller, M.K., Lindsey, S.D., & Shamblin, S. (2009, March).  How a prisoner's religious conversion affects  release decisions of actual and mock parole board members. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Maskaly, J., Peoples, C.D., Miller, M.K., Sigillo, A., Chavez, H.L., & Green, M. (2009, March). The impact of religious background and beliefs on mock juror verdicts. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Miller, M.K., Green, M., Maskaly, J., Peoples,C., Chavez, H.L., & Sigillo, A. (2009, March).  The blacksheep effect, leniency bias, and religious prejudice in mock jurors’ pre- and post-deliberation verdicts. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Miller, M.K., Flores, D.M., & Pitcher, B.J. (2009, March). Using Constructivist Self-Development Theory to understand judges’ reactions to a courthouse shooting: An exploratory study. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Chavez, H.L. & Miller, M.K. (2009, March). How religious appeals in death sentence phases of trials may affect jurors: An empirical analysis. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Bornstein, B.H., & Miller, M.K. (2009, March). God in the courtroom: Religion’s role at trial. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Antonio, TX.

Merz, S.D. & Miller, M.K. (2008, May). Perceived victim-choice is related to verdicts, perceptions of the crime, and perceptions of responsibility assigned to defendant and victim. Presented at the American Psychological Society conference, Chicago, IL.

Gonzalez, C., Chamberlain, J., & Miller, M. K. (2008, April). Does the presence of a celebrity juror improperly affect jurors’ verdicts? Presented at the Western Psychological Association convention, Irvine, CA.

Jehle, A., Miller, M.K., & Kemmelmeier, M. (2008, April). Coerced apologies produce beneficial effects: Implications for the legal system. Presented at the 56th Annual Nebraska Symposium on Motivation. Lincoln, NE.

Chamberlain, J. & Miller, M.K. (2008, April). The judicial stress triad: Secondary traumatic stress, safety concerns, and burnout. Presented at the Western Social Science Association conference, Denver, CO.

Shamblin, S.L. & Miller, M.K. (2008, April). The effects of a religious conversion on parole board members’ decisions whether to parole a murderer. Presented at the Western Social Science Association conference, Denver, CO.

Miller, M.K. & Jehle, A. (2008, April). Religious hallucinations and the insanity defense. Presented at the Western Social Science Association conference, Denver, CO.

Singer, J. & Miller, M.K. (2008, April). Effects of religion on jurors’ decisions. Presented at the Western Social Science Association conference, Denver, CO.

Flores, D., Miller, M.K., Chamberlain, J., Richardson, J. & Bornstein, B.H. (2008, March). Judges’ perspectives on stress and safety in the courtroom: An exploratory study. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, Jacksonville, FL.

Miller, M.K., Hayward, R.D., & Summers, A. (2008, March). How death qualification systematically excludes jurors based on religious characteristics, justice philosophy, cognitive processing, and demographics. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, Jacksonville, FL.

Chamberlain, J. & Miller, M. (2008, March). The rights and responsibilities of gay parents: How do same-sex partners perceive parental roles? Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, Jacksonville, FL.

Summers, A. & Miller, M.K. (2008, March). An exploratory investigation into community standards of obscenity. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, Jacksonville, FL.

Jehle, A., Miller, M.K., & Kemmelmeier, M. (2007, November). The influence of accounts and remorse on mock jurors' judgments of offenders. Presented at the Conference on Empirical Legal Studies, New York, NY.

DeArman, S.R. & Miller, M.K. (2007, October). Predictors of legislative support of the child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. Presented at the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators conference, Reno, NV.

Gaydon, L.B. & Miller, M.K. (2007, October). Elders in the justice system: How the system treats elders in trials, during imprisonment and on death row. Presented at the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators conference, Reno, NV.

Griffin, T. & Miller, M.K. (2007, October). Amber Alert: Current findings. Presented at the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators conference, Reno, NV.

Hoffman, L. & Miller, M.K. (2007, October). Inconsistent state court rulings concerning pregnancy-related behaviors. Presented at the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators conference, Reno, NV.

Johnstone, T. & Miller, M.K. (2007, October). The courts’ role in promoting comprehensive justice for pregnant drug and alcohol users. Presented at the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators conference, Reno, NV.

Summers, A. & Miller, M.K. (2007, October). A social psychological model of victim blame in the legal system. Presented at the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators conference, Reno, NV.

Miller, M.K., Chamberlain, J., Rivera, C., Maskaly, J., Bray, D., Bogen, M., & Jehle, A. (2007, August). Gay parents' rights: Quantitative and qualitative analysis of legal cases. Presented at the American Psychology Association conference, San Francisco, CA.

Flores, D., Miller, M.K., Chamberlain, J., Richardson, J.T., & Bornstein, B.H. (2007, July). Exploring the causes and effects of judicial stress. Presented at the International Law and Society Association conference, Berlin, Germany.

Miller, M.K., Flores, D., & Dolezilek, A. (2007, April). Addressing courtroom stress. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Denver, CO.

Flores, D. & Miller, M.K. (2007, April). An Exploratory study of the sunk cost effect in plaintiff decision-making in medical malpractice claims. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Denver, CO.

Pitcher, B. & Miller, M.K. (2007, February). Using Constructivist Self-development Theory to explain judges’ reactions to the shooting of a colleague. Presented at the University of Nevada, Reno Conference for Undergraduate Research, Reno, NV.

Coleman, E. E. & Miller, M.K. (2006, November). The law and the family: When criminal punishment is the wrong answer to social problems. Presented at the American Society of Criminology conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Hagar, R. & Miller, M.K. (2006, November). A delicate balance: Free speech or regulation and protection of children from violent video games? Presented at the American Society of Criminology conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Hernandez, J.J., Miller, M.K. & Solinas, J. (2006, November). Rethinking responses to school bullying: working toward more positive outcomes for victims, bullies and schools. Presented at the American Society of Criminology conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Jehle, A. & Miller, M.K. (2006, November). Mail ordering a bride now requires forfeiting rights to privacy and free speech: Determining a more constitutional approach for the criminal justice system. Presented at the American Society of Criminology conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Miller, M.K. (2006, November). Why is Mommy in jail? Prosecuting women for pregnancy behaviors. Presented at the American Society of Criminology conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Miller, M.K., (2006, November). Religion in the criminal justice system: When church and state aren’t so separate. Presented at the American Society of Criminology conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Miller, M.K. & Kazmar, M. N. (2006, November). The Patriot Act and its affect on the American jury. Presented at the American Society of Criminology conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Singer, J.A., Miller, M.K. & Adya, M. (2006, November). Advances in technology have brought legal improvements and dilemmas. Presented at the American Society of Criminology conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Jehle, A. & Miller, M.K. (2006, October). Promoting comprehensive justice through the use of apologies in resolving criminal cases. Presented at the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators conference, Reno, NV.

Merz, S. & Miller, M.K. (2006, October). Why is Daddy in prison?: Misapplication of sexual assault laws leads to injustice. Presented at the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators conference, Reno, NV.

Miller, M.K. & Coleman, E. (2006, October). Dealing with pregnant drug users: Punishment or comprehensive justice? Presented at the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators conference, Reno, NV.

Miller, M.K. & Richardson, J.T. (2006, October). Expanding therapeutic jurisprudence: Making the law more therapeutic for legal actors. Presented at the Western and Pacific Association of Criminal Justice Educators conference, Reno, NV.

Adya, M., Miller, M.K., Singer, J.A., Thomas, R.M., & Padilla, J.B. (2006, July). Cultural differences in perceptions of the government and the legal system: Hurricane Katrina highlights what has been there all along. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Chamberlain, J.C., Miller, M.K., & Bornstein, B.H. (2006, July). State courts weigh in on the rights and responsibilities of gay parents. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Chamberlain, J.C., Miller, M.K., & Jehle, A. (2006, July). Celebrities in the courtroom: Legal responses, psychological theory and empirical research. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Harrell, A. & Miller, M.K. (2006, July). Criminal mommies: How the law has created a new category of criminals. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Jehle, A. & Miller, M.K. (2006, July). My God, I am sorry: The role of religion in restorative justice programs. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Jehle, A., Miller, M.K., & Griffin, T. (2006, July). Policy suggestions for protecting society from the effects of prison overcrowding. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Merz, S., Miller, M.K, Summers, A. & Brosh, J. (2006, July). Social science research suggests that legal regulation of adolescents’ sexual behavior both helps and hurts. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Miller, M.K. (2006, July). Legal responses to sexual behavior and parenting. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2006, July). Does religion predict juror decisions? Implications for peremptory challenges. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Singer, J., Miller, M.K., & Jehle, A. (2006, July). Religion in the courts: A psychological analysis of the role of religious attitudes in legal decision-making. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Summers, A., Miller, M.K., & Jehle, A. (2006, July). An examination of the effects of religion in recent high profile cases. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Summers, A., Miller, M.K., & Mattas, M. (2006, July). Parental notification of teen abortion: Input from law and psychology can inform the debate. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2006, June). Selling violent video games: Free speech and free enterprise vs. protecting the children. Presented at the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues conference, Long Beach, CA.

Pettis, C.T. & Miller, M.K. (2006, June). Improving efforts to increase breastfeeding frequency: Research and policy suggestions. Presented at the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues conference, Long Beach, CA.

Brodish, A.S., Summers, A. & Miller, M.K. (2006, April). From Pac-Man to Grand Theft Auto: The evolution of a videogame hero from 1988-2005. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Park City, UT.

Cannella, M.L., Brodish, A.S., Summers, A., & Miller, M.K. (2006, April). The role of women characters in videogames: Stereotypes, schemata, and media influence. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Park City, UT.

Flores, D. M. & Miller, M.K. (2006, April). Interactive violence and crime: An analysis of videogame magazine articles from 1988-2005. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Park City, UT.

Miller, M.K., & Flores, D.M. (2006, April). Videogame violence, sexuality, and role models: Policy implications and legal restrictions. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Park City, UT.

Summers, A., Cannella, M.L., & Miller, M.K. (2006, April). Gender differences in video game characters’ roles, appearances, and attire. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Park City, UT.

Miller, M.K., Chamberlain, J.C. & Bornstein, B.H. (2006, April). Psychological research supports recent California rulings determining the rights and responsibilities of lesbian parents. Presented at the Western Social Science Association conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Miller, M.K., Griffin, T.W., Clinkinbeard, S.S. & Thomas, R.M. (2006, April). The psychology of Amber Alert. Presented at the Western Social Science Association conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Broadus, A.D., Adya, M. & Miller, M.K. (2006, March). Identification of factors that encourage victim reporting. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, St. Petersburg, FL.

Chamberlain, J.C. & Miller, M.K. (2006, March). The Oprah effect: Influences of power, authority and status on jury decision-making processes. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, St. Petersburg, FL.

Hayward, R.D. & Miller, M.K. (2006, March). Using peremptory challenges to remove potential jurors based on their religion: Commonsense or nonsense? Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, St. Petersburg, FL.

Jehle, A. & Miller, M.K. (2006, March). The psychology of apology: Implications for the legal system. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, St. Petersburg, FL.

Jehle, A. & Miller, M.K. (2006, March). The function of social context in sexual harassment determinations: An empirical investigation. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, St. Petersburg, FL.

Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2006, March). Jurors’ commonsense notions of assumption of the risk in medical malpractice trials. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, St. Petersburg, FL.

Cannella, M. L., Miller, M.K., Flores, D., & Brodish, A. (2005, October). From Ms. Pac-Man to Laura Croft: The evolution of women in video games from 1989 to 2004. Presented at the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender conference, Reno, NV.

Jehle, A. & Miller, M.K. (2005, October). The role of gender in determining appropriate workplace communication. Presented at the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender conference, Reno, NV.

Jehle, A., Miller, M.K. & Meacham, K. (2005, June). Writers for “Friends” defend sexual behavior as  “Creative Necessity:” Should workplace context matter? Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Jehle, A. & Miller, M.K. (2005, June). Controversy in the courtroom: Implications of allowing jurors to question witnesses. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Miller, M.K. (2005, June). A legal analysis of the criminialization of behaviors during pregnancy. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Miller, M.K. & Bornstein, B.H. (2005, June).  Juror stress: Causes and interventions. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Miller, M.K. & Harrell, A. (2005, June). How the criminal law is used to control men’s roles as fathers and sexual partners. Presented at the Law and Society Association conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Conrad, V. & Miller, M.K. (2005, April). Communicating social norms through prosecutions of women who use drugs during pregnancy. Presented at the Graduate Student Association conference, Reno, NV.

Lopez, P., Miller, M.K., Chamberlain, J.C., Jehle, A. (2005, April). Important factors involved in victim reporting: A Nevada study. Presented at the Gradate Student Association conference, Reno, NV.

Cannella, M.L., Miller, M.K., Jehle, A., & Chamberlain, J.C. (2005, April).  From the tabloids to the courtroom: How jurors view celebrity defendants in criminal cases. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Miller, M.K., Adya, M., Chamberlain, J.C., & Broadus, A.D. (2005, April). Identification of factors that encourage victim reporting. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Miller, M.K. & Jehle. A. (2005, April).  How psychological research on father involvement and children's well-being can inform welfare policy. Presented at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Jehle, A. & Miller, M.K. (2005, March). Factors that encourage and discourage victim reporting of crime. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, La Jolla, CA.

Miller, M.K. (2005, March). Research on victim reporting: Past, present and future. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, La Jolla, CA.

 

Miller, M.K. Adya, M., & Chamberlain, J.C. (2005, March). The effects of counterfactual thinking and injury severity on the decision to report a crime. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, La Jolla, CA.

Miller, M.K., Bornstein, B.H., & Fanning, N.J. (2005, March). Encouraging jurors to punish an “eye for an eye” or to “turn the other cheek:” The use of religion in death penalty sentencing trials. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, La Jolla, CA.

Slawson, H.L., Miller, M.K., & Hyson, S. (2005, March). Individual differences and victim decision-making. Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, La Jolla, CA.

Krondak, S.K., Miller, M.K., & Bornstein, B.H. (2004, May).  Use of persuasive strategies in safer sex education programs. Presented at the American Psychological Society conference, Chicago, IL.

Miller, M.K., & Kiviniemi, M.T. (2004, May). Differences in decision-making concerning traditional medical (TM) procedures and complementary and alternative medical (CAM) procedures.  Presented at the American Psychological Society conference, Chicago, IL.

Miller, M.K., Bornstein, B.H., & Herschlag, L.B. (2004, March). Religious appeals in closing arguments: Impermissible input or benign banter? Presented at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, Scottsdale, AZ.

Bornstein, B.H., Zabawa, S.E., Miller, M.K. & Hope, D. (2003, July). Juror perceptions of stress and minority involvement in the court system: An introduction. Presented at the International Conference of Psychology and Law, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Miller, M.K., Robeson, D.K., Bornstein, B.H., & Tomkins, A.J. (2003, July). Juror perceptions of minority involvement and treatment in the legal system.  Presented at the International Conference of Psychology and Law, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Musil, S.M., Miles, J.M., & Miller, M.K. (2003, July). Juror stress levels a month after trial. Presented at the International conference of Psychology and Law, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Ballan, S., Kiviniemi, M.T. & Miller, M.K. (2003, April). Factors that lead people to use Complementary Alternative Medical Procedures (CAMP) and Traditional Medicine (TM). Presented at the Conference for Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences, Lincoln, NE.

Krondak, S.K., Tehee, M., Miller, M.K., & Bornstein, B.H. (2003, April).  Predicting binge drinking from Need for Cognition and drinking perceptions. Presented at the conference for Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences, Lincoln, NE.

Miller, M.K., Bornstein, B.H., & Hunt, J.S. (2002, April). Use of self-concept regulating mechanisms in alcohol abuse prevention programs. Presented at the Nebraska Symposium on Motivation, Lincoln, NE.

 

CONFERENCE AND SYMPOSIA LEADERSHIP

 

Chair. (2009, March). Judge’s Decision-Making and Perceptions. American Psychology-Law Society conference, San Antonio, TX.

Discussant. (2006, November). The Gendered Nature of Violent Offending. Symposium conducted at the American Society of Criminology conference, Los Angeles, CA.

Session Organizer. (2006, July). Religion and the Courts: The Impact on Religion in our Justice System. Symposium conducted at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Chair and Session Organizer. (2006, July). Legal Developments Regarding Sexual Behavior and Parenting. Symposium conducted at the Law and Society Association conference, Baltimore, MD.

Chair and Session Organizer. (2005, June). From Voir Dire to Deliberations and Beyond: The Jury’s Experience and Capabilities. Symposium conducted at the Law and Society Association conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Chair and Session Organizer. (2005, June). Transmission of Values and Norms through Regulation and Protection of the Human Body. Symposium conducted at the Law and Society Association conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Chair and Session Organizer. (2005, March). Factors Influencing Victim Reporting: Counterfactual Thinking, Crime Severity, Societal Norms, Attitudes Toward the Legal System and Gender. Symposium conducted at the American Psychology-Law Society conference, La Jolla, CA.

Session Organizer. (2004, July). Juror perceptions of stress and minority involvement in the court system: An empirical assessment. International conference of Psychology and Law, Edinburgh, Scotland.

OTHER RESEARCH AND WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Nebraska Council for Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Designed evaluation instruments and conducted outcome evaluations for educational prevention programs across the state; conducted a needs assessment for a five-county region of Nebraska by conducting focus groups, interviewing key informants, analyzing archival data, and collecting survey data. 

 

University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. Developing and conducting both qualitative and quantitative evaluations of a project designed to develop an integrated, state-wide system of behavioral healthcare; acting as a liaison between the PPC and behavioral health providers, Health and Human Services, and community organizations.

 

Center for Children, Families and the Law. Managing program evaluation data from a multi-year, multi-site sex education program; assisted with coordination of Family Impact Seminar designed to link researchers and policymakers; designed survey evaluation for Seminar; co-authored journal article on approaches to informing policymakers about social science research.

 

Scientific Resources for the Law. Conducted mock trials, focus groups, shadow jury interviews, and post-verdict juror interviews; worked with clients, other trial consulting firms, attorneys and a variety of other technology and media specialists.

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 

Graduate courses:

 

Social Science and Law. Developed and taught graduate level seminar.

 

Legal Regulation of Sex, Pregnancy and Parenting. Developed and taught graduate level seminar.

 

Jury Decision-making. Developed and taught graduate level seminar.

 

Introduction to Law and Psychology. Developed and taught graduate level course.

 

Advanced Social Psychology. Developed and taught graduate level seminar.

 

Attitudes: Structure, Function, and Change. Developed and taught graduate level seminar.

 

Graduate Research. Supervised graduate student research projects and theses.

 

Supervised Readings. Supervised graduate student research.

 

Dissertation. Supervised graduate student dissertation research.

 

Undergraduate courses:

 

Psychology 101. Developed and taught undergraduate level course.

 

Law and Psychology. Developed and taught undergraduate level course.

 

Research Methods in Criminal Justice. Developed and taught undergraduate course.

 

Theory of Personality. Developed and taught undergraduate course.

 

Undergraduate Research in Sociology. Mentoring and teaching students to conduct research, develop their own research projects, write grant proposals and present research at academic conferences.

 

Independent Study in Criminal Justice. Mentoring and teaching students to conduct research, develop their own research projects, write grant proposals and present research at academic conferences.

 

Independent Study in Psychology. Mentoring and teaching students to conduct research, develop their own research projects, write grant proposals and present research at academic conferences.

 

Human Sexuality and Society. Teaching assistant under supervision of Richard Dienstbier, Ph.D.

 

Introduction to Psychology. UNL Psychology Department: Providing one-on-one instruction, tutoring, and test feedback to students in a self-paced course (two semesters). Served one additional semester as Supervising Instructor. 

 

SERVICE

 

University Service:

Member. NFUR (Network of Faculty for Undergraduate Research)

Member. Diversity Committee on the Status of Women

Chair. Campus Safety committee

Representative. Law psychology representative of UNR’s Psi Chi (the National Honor Society in Psychology) 

Judge. Graduate School Award Committee

 

Department Service:

Representative. United Way coordinator (Criminal Justice)

Member. Admissions committee (Criminal Justice)

Member. Student travel application committee (Social Psychology)

Coordinator. First year student-faculty lunch coordinator (Social Psychology)

Member. Qualifying exam committee (Social Psychology)

Member. Handbook/curriculum committee (Social Psychology)

Member. By-laws committee (Criminal Justice)

Presenter. Brownbag presentation on publication of law review articles

Presenter. Brownbag presentation on Blue Book (i.e., law review) writing and citation style

 

Service to the field:

Editorial Board Member. Psychology, Crime and Law.

Committee Member. American Psychology-Law Society Teaching, Training, and Careers Committee

Invited guest author. Judicial Notebook column, American Psychological Association Monitor on Psychology.

Invited guest author. Legal Update column, American Psychology-Law Society newsletter.

Reviewer. Law and Human Behavior (journal)

Reviewer. Violence Against Women (journal)

Reviewer. Mass Communication and Society (journal)

Reviewer. Criminal Justice Review (journal)

Reviewer. National Science Foundation (grant)

Reviewer. American Psychology-Law Society (conference)

Reviewer. Rocky Mountain Psychology Association (conference)

Member.  American Psychology-Law Society

Member. Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues

Member. Law and Society Association

Member. Rocky Mountain Psychological Association

Member. American Society of Criminology

Member. Western Social Science Association

Member. Society for the Scientific Study of Religion