Michael Russell
Associate Professor

B.A. University of Connecticut (Psychology) (1987)
M.A. University of Connecticut (Child and Developmental) (1994)
Ph.D.University of Connecticut (Ecological/Experimental Psychology) (1999)

Professional Interests

Sensation and Perception
Gibsonian Ecological Psychology
Auditory Perception of Space
Perception/Action Differences

Dr. Mike Russell is currently investigating auditory space perception (e.g.,distance perception, perception of sound source location, auditory perception of 3-dimensional space) as well as the various factors (e.g., recurrent auditory exposure, visual preview of the experimental setting) influencing perceptual judgments. Unlike the vast majority of investigators researching this area, Dr. Russell considers auditory perception from a Gibsonian, ecological perspective. More information on James J. Gibson's views can be obtained from www.trincoll.edu/depts/ecopsyc/isep.html. Mike received his education and Ph.D. from the Center for the Ecological Study of Perception and Action, at the University of Connecticut ione.psy.uconn.edu/~cespaweb/.

Courses Taught

Undergraduate:
Basic Concepts in Psychology
Psychological Statistics
Introductory Psychology Laboratory
Principles of Learning
Perception
History and Systems of Psychology

Graduate: Experimental Foundations II

E-mail: mike.russell@washburn.edu
Or contact through the Psychology Department