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Eureka College was founded by abolitionists from Kentucky who were members of a religious movement known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and were committed to providing young people a broad, liberal education. These pioneers believed in an education infused with values as a basis for leadership. Chartered by the Illinois Legislature in 1855, Eureka was the first college in the state and third in the nation to admit men and women on an equal basis. Eureka College was designated by the National Park Service as a Campus Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places in June 2010.

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Alexander Swan

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Alexander Swan

Associate Professor - Psychology

aswan@eureka.edu | (309) 467-6418

Education: PhD, Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2016
MA, Experimental Psychology, California State University, Northridge, 2011
BA, Psychology, California State University, Northridge, 2008

Department: Social Science & Business

Office: Burgess 106B

CONTACT ME FOR…

Writing assistance
Research opportunities/experience
All things science
Life chats/advising

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

My research interests include thinking and reasoning biases in both basic and applied research problems. My current research collaboration concerns beliefs and biases involved in pseudoscientific ideas, such as type-style personality tests.

TEACHING INTERESTS:

My favorite courses to teach are research methods and cognitive psychology; however, I love psychology in general, so some of my favorite courses I’ve taught have been outside of my doctoral specialty, such as social psychology.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY:

Professional organizations:

APS
APA
Cognitive Science Society
Psychonomic Society
Society for Teaching of Psychology (APA Div 2)

For conference presentations and publications, see my CV or website

UNIQUELY EUREKA EXPERIENCE:

What drew me to Eureka was my desire to teach at a small liberal arts college that focuses on the full learning experience of the students and emphasizes the liberal arts principles of critical thinking and a holistic education.

ABOUT:

I’m a bit of a nerd for all things superheroes and science fiction (e.g., Star Trek, Star Wars). I like to watch movies and TV shows with my family: my wife, Astrid, my son, Oliver, and my daughter, Elliot. I have a blue belt in Israeli self-defense, Krav Maga, another passion of mine. I also produce a podcast that blends psychology and movie called CinemaPsych Podcast and make tutorial videos on myYouTube channel for students and researchers around the world.

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