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Education/Academic qualifications
B.S. with honors, Psychology, University of Florida
M.A., Psychology, University of South Florida
Ph.D., Psychology with a specialization in Cognition, Neuroscience and Social Psychology, University of South Florida
Areas of Scholarship
- Memory and learning, with particular interest in educational applications of memory research
- Individual differences in cognition
- Relationship between perception and gender
Previous employer
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Purdue University, 2011-2014
Awards and Honors
- Society for the Teaching of Psychology Instructional Resource Grant, 2023
- Service and Dedication to Lynn University Award, 2021-2022
- CIEE International Faculty Development Seminar Grant, 2016
Related documents
Research Interests
- Human learning and memory
- Educational applications of cognitive psychology
- Retrieval-based learning
- Control processes in memory
- Individual differences in cognitive processes
- The interaction of cognition and emotion
- Gender and perception
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Feminism: Ideas, Beliefs & Movements (Case Studies)
Migliano, K., Unger, S., Lehman, M., Bissoondatt, S., Stone, S., Jones, A., Lanfranco, K., Hany, R., Steinweiss, E., Espinosa Valencia, A. & Booker, L., Jan 5 2026, 5th ed. Boca Raton, FL: Lynn University Digital Press. (Lynn University Digital Press Books)Research output: Book/Report › Lynn University Digital Press Publication
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Activities with Retrieval Practice Improve Learning and Reduce Test Anxiety
Lehman, M., Apr 11 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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A Framework for a Sustainable Archaeology Field School in South Florida
Lecher, A. L., Napora, K. G., Ayers-Rigsby, S., Fenn, M., Lehman, M., De Witt, P. & Sullivan, J., Jan 14 2025, In: Sustainability. 17, 2, 13 p., 588.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Metacognitive Strategy to Improve Lab Report Writing
Korte, C. S. & Lehman, M., Oct 17 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Brain Function, Cognition, Memory and Everyday Functions
Lehman, M., Mar 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Lecture
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Comparative Analysis of Human and Drosophila melanogaster Circadian Rhythms Using DAM Software
Couto Dourado, M. E., Zedde, A., Lehman, M. & Rowland, K. D., Apr 18 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Conference Attendance Increases Undergraduate Student Research Identity, Self-Efficacy, and Skills, Especially for Underrepresented Groups
Lecher, A. L. & Lehman, M., Oct 17 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Designing First-Year Success: Mentorship, Community, and Engagement
Lehman, M., Powers, S. & Kiser, B. E., Dec 11 2025, In: College Teaching. p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Equity in Wellness Program Participation: Bridging the SES Gap
Whitford, B. & Lehman, M. (Faculty Advisor), Apr 18 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Oral Presentation
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Motives Matter: Exploring Psychological Predictors of Student Drinking Behavior
Kemp, E., Lehman, M. & Cooper, P. J., Apr 10 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Awards
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Service and Dedication to Lynn University Award, 2021-2022
Lehman, M. (Recipient), Apr 21 2022
Prize: Lynn University Awards › Service and Dedication to Lynn University Award
Press/Media
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Researcher from Lynn University Reports on Findings in Sustainability Research (A Framework for a Sustainable Archaeology Field School in South Florida)
2/18/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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How Can I Incorporate Myth-Busting Into My Classes?
6/13/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment