Rate My Professor Nancy Michael

Dr. Michael's research specializations include behavioral neuroscience, experiential plasticity, and neuroendocrinology. Her doctoral studies focused on behavioral neuroendocrinology and experience-dependent plasticity, complemented by postdoctoral work on adolescent development. Presently, she collaborates with community organizations to implement NEAR science approaches—encompassing neuroscience, epigenetics, adverse childhood experiences, and resilience—for developing trauma-informed strategies, population-specific interventions, and professional development for educators, youth workers, mental health professionals, and community health workers. She has received prestigious awards such as the Society for Neuroscience Next Generation Award (2020), Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow (2020-2021), Dockweiler Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising (2020), Michiana Forty Under 40 (2018), Frank O'Malley Undergraduate Teaching Award (2018), and Arthur Quigley Award (2017). Key publications include Stevens A, Radvansky GA, Michael NA, "Long-Term Learning Gains in Students Using Community Based Learning" (in press); Mohr MA, Staffend-Michael N, et al., "Sex differences in proliferation and attrition of pubertally born cells in the rat posterior dorsal medial amygdala" (Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, epub 2022); Hollender M, Michael NA, "Short-Term Brain-Based Growth Mindset Pilot Intervention Indicates Potential of Diversion Programs for Early Offenders in the Juvenile Justice System" (International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, 2023); and Michael NA, Chan-Deveare V, "Learning to Serve: A Neuroscience-informed Scaffold to Developing Students as Community Leaders" (chapter, in press). Her scholarship bridges neuroscience education, community engagement, and public wellness.