She earned an MS degree from Western Washington University and a Ph.D. from the University of South Florida. She teaches a senior level research capstone course, and sensation and perception. Her research interests include human learning, memory and cognition, learning applications in the classroom, biofeedback, and stress management. She has conducted both human and animal research Office - Brittain Hall 205 Campus Telephone/Extension 843-349-2271 E-mail pirochj@coastal.edu