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| Christopher A. Sanchez, Ph.D. | |
| Assistant Professor | |
| Arizona State University | |
| Department of Applied Psychology | |
| Santa Catalina Hall, Office 150C | |
| 7291 E. Sonoran Arroyo Mall | |
| Mesa, AZ 85212 | |
| Office: (480) 727-1589 | |
| Fax: (480) 727-1538 | |
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c.sanchez@asu.edu |
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Spring 09 Classes: I
am teaching 2 classes in the Spring 2009 Semester.
| - PSY 290: Research Methods; Sched. line: 22695, TTh 10:30-11:45a |
| - PSY 323: Sensation and Perception; Sched. line: 13066, TTh 1:30-2:45p |
Fall 08 Classes: I am teaching 2 classes in the Fall 2008 Semester.
| - PSY 290: Research Methods; Sched. line: 78482, TTh 9-10:15a |
| - PSY 477: Applied Capstone Experience ; Sched. line: 77493, MWF 4:10-5:00p |
Graduate students/admissions: I am currently accepting graduate students for the Fall 2009 semester. If you are interested in applying to graduate school to work with me, please email me.
I was born in Elgin, IL (just northwest of Chicago) and completed my undergraduate degree in Applied Psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2001. Later that same year, I began graduate school (also at the University of Illinois at Chicago) working with Dr. Jennifer Wiley in the Cognitive psychology program. In 2003, I completed my M.A., entitled 'An Examination of the Seductive Details Effect in Terms of Working Memory Capacity'. In 2006, I completed my Ph.D., entitled 'Dynamic Spatial Ability and Comprehension of Complex Scientific Topics'.After graduating, I accepted a position at Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus, where I currently serve as an Assistant Professor in the Applied Psychology department.
I am also one of the faculty sponsors for the Association of Students in Applied Psychology (ASAP), the official student club for applied psychology majors at ASUP. If you have any questions about the applied psychology major or the ASAP club, please feel free to contact me using the information above. I have several hobbies, all of which require more money or time than I can often spare. These include things such as hiking, motorcycles, playing the guitar, video games, and golf to name a few. I am also an ardent baseball and football fan.
My main area of research involves exploring the interaction between cognitive abilities and features of the learning environment in an effort to better understand how people learn. For example, I am interested in how individuals' spatial and attentional abilities influence how people learn about scientific topics, such as volcanic eruptions. I use this kind of information to determine different ways to present information to learners of different abilities, so that they understand the material as best as possible. I am also interested in how learners reconcile and integrate spatial information in general, and how this might cause certain pieces (or types) of information to be prioritized when it comes to developing understanding. I believe that cognitive abilities not only dictate what, but also how we learn, and naturally are integral to the process of designing learning environments that maximize all individuals' learning potential.
While pursuing these lines of research, I have employed several different methodologies as a researcher, including think-aloud protocols, standard behavioral paradigms, advanced statistical modeling techniques, and also eyetracking.If you are interested in becoming an undergraduate research assistant or are considering applying to graduate school here at ASUP, please contact me using the information above. If you would like a copy of my curriculum vitae (in PDF form), please click on the PDF icon below.
Christopher A. Sanchez, Ph.D., Curriculum vitae
I also head the Applied Cognitive Theory, Usability and Advanced Learning (ACTUAL) laboratory. The goal of the ACTUAL lab is to use the principles of cognitive psychology to effectively design and evaluate learning environments and human interfaces. The ACTUAL lab is located in the ISTB III building on the Polytechnic campus.
Current projects being conducted within ACTUAL:
| cognitive abilities and learning from science |
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| map resolution and route learning |
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| learning from mobile devices |
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| embodiment and procedural learning |
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| video learning and design |
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I currently teach several classes at the Polytechnic campus. Please note that these classes are not offered every semester. If you are interested in what I am teaching in a specific semester, please see the announcements above or contact me.
PSY 290: Research Methods: This course provides hands-on insight on how to conduct research in psychology from the literature review stage, through design and data collection.
PSY 323: Sensation and Perception: This course provides an introduction to our various sensory systems and provides a basis for understanding how we interact with our environment.
PSY 324: Memory & Cognition: This course provides an introduction to memory processing and theory and also provides a basic understanding of cognition and cognitive psychology.
PSY 399: Supervised research: This is the course number if you would like to gain relevant experience in a psychological lab as an undergraduate research assistant. For every hour of credit you enroll for, you are expected to contribute 3 hours of time working in the lab. This course is highly recommended for those interested in pursuing graduate school.
PSY 477: Applied Psychology Capstone Experience: This course is designed for senior level Applied Pscyhology majors. In this class, you will design, conduct and present original research projects that represent what you have learned while you were a major in AP. Admission into this course is by instructor approval ONLY.
PSY 494: Special topics: Topic varies by semester
| relevant ASU links: | ||
| ASU Polytechnic homepage | ||
| ASUP Department of Applied Psychology | ||
| myASU | ||
| weather report for ASU Polytechnic | ||
| recent collaborators: | ||
| Jennifer Wiley, Ph.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago) | ||
| Russell Branaghan, Ph.D. (ASUP) | ||
| Sherry Rankins-Robertson, M.A. (ASUP) | ||
| Claire Lauer, Ph.D. (ASUP) | ||
| La Verne Abe Harris, Ph.D. (Purdue University) | ||
| Ivan K. Ash, Ph.D. (Old Dominion University) | ||
| misc.: | ||
| chicago white sox | ||
| chicago bears | ||
| ubuntu (linux distro) | ||
The best way to get in touch with me is via email at c.sanchez@asu.edu. Please also feel free to contact me at my office phone number (480-727-1589) and leave a message if I do not answer.
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