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Meet Julia Meyers-Manor

  • Ph.D., University of Minnesota
  • B.A., Macalester College

I teach courses in neuroscience, animal cognition, and learning. I run the Animal Cognition Lab, where students are able to work with rats and dogs to further understand both human and animal behavior. I also often bring in my own dogs to classes, giving the opportunity for students to work with the canines as well.


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What is your teaching philosophy in 8 words or fewer? 
Teach them to fail and get back up.

What is your teaching philosophy in 8 words or fewer?

Teach them to fail and get back up.

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What are you currently reading or watching for fun? 
The Thursday Next Series by Jasper Fforde.

What are you currently reading or watching for fun?

The Thursday Next Series by Jasper Fforde.

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What is something your students would be surprised to learn about you?
I am an ice hockey goalie.

What is something your students would be surprised to learn about you?

I am an ice hockey goalie.



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Julia Meyers-Manor quoted in another article receiving widespread attention

Associate Professor of Psychology Julia Meyers-Manor is quoted as an expert in another article that is receiving widespread sharing. “Comfort dogs are greeting Uvalde students […]

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Julia Meyers-Manor quoted in article on livescience.com

Associate Professor of Psychology Julia Meyers-Manor was quoted in the article “Cats: The strange and fascinating history of our feline friends,” published today, Sept. 6, […]

Julia Meyers-Manor with her dog, Athos

Study on dog empathy by Julia Meyers-Manor cited on nationalgeographic.com

Research from a 2020 paper on dog empathy, “A shoulder to cry on: Heart rate variability and empathetic behavioral responses to crying and laughing in […]