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Ric Topolski

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Ric Topolski

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department of Psychological Sciences

The Graduate School

Administration
Department of The Graduate School

Bio

Born and raised in Buffalo, Dr. Topolski attended University at Buffalo for his undergraduate education and Binghamton University for graduate studies. He is an Experimental/Cognitive Psychologist.

  • (706) 737-1694
  • AH N321

Education

  • Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics State University of New York -, 1997

  • MA, Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics State University of New York -, 1994

  • BA, Psychology, General State University of New York a, 1989

Awards & Honors

  • The 10 Editor’s Picks The Journal of Dental Education, 2017

  • Best Overall Survey Mod Qualtrics, 2015

  • Most Innovative Survey Mod Qualtrics, 2015

  • Lewis K. Bell Alumni Research Award Augusta State University Outstanding Researcher Award, 2010

  • Outstanding Undergraduate Psychology Professor of the Year: Psi Chi Augusta State University, 2004

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • PSYC 4168

    Cognitve Psychology: Cognitive Psychology

  • PSYC 3188

    Human Sexuality

  • PSYC 3121

    Quantitative Methods

  • PSYC 3950

    Selected Topics: Evolutionary Psychology

  • PSYC 1101

    Intro to General Psychology

  • PSYC 1101H

    Honors: Intro to General Psych

  • SECR 6168

    Security and Psychology

Teaching Interests

Cognition, Evolutionary Psychology, Human Sexuality, Quantitative Methods

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Improved Chondrotoxic Profile of Liposomal Bupivacaine Compared With Standard Bupivacaine After Intra-articular Infiltration in a Porcine Model, 2018
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Low Frequency Music Slows Heart Rate and Decreases Sympathetic Activity, 2018
    Software, Instructional
  • Volumetric Considerations for Valving Long-Arm Casts: The Utility of the Cast Spacer, 2018
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Chondrocyte Viability After a Simulated Blast Exposure, 2017
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • The influence of lip form on incisal display with lips in repose on the esthetic preferences of dentists and lay people. , 2017
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Department Service

  • Department of Psychological Sciences Undergraduate Committee 2019 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • 2016 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Meeting

  • 2016 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Meeting

  • Departmental Support Curriculum and Committee Service 2016 - Present

    Role: Other

  • Departmental Support Recruitment 2016 - Present

    Role: Other

College Service

  • College of Science and Mathematics Faculty Development and Recognition Committee 2019 - Present

    Role: Committee Chair

  • Pamplin Student Research Grant Reviewer 2017 - 2017

    Role: Committee Member

  • COSM Executive Committee 2015 - 2017

    Role: Committee Member

  • CUR grant reviewer 2017 - 2017

    Role: Committee Member

  • Biol3500 2016 - 2016

    Role: Other

University Service

  • 2017 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Graduation

  • Senate AU Fundraising Campaign 2016 - Present

    Role: University Senate Service

  • University Promotion and Tenure Committee 2016 - Present

    Role: University Senate Service

  • Phi Kappa Phi Judge 2011 - Present

    Role: Other

  • COMS Honors Night 2009 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Award Ceremony

Professional Service

  • Anthrozoos 2013 - Present

    Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer

  • Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality 2008 - 2013

    Role: Other

  • Gary P. Wratten Army Surgical Conference and Symposium 2010 - 2012

    Role: Other

  • Southeastern Psychological Association - 2009

    Role: Other

  • Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research 2005 - 2007

    Role: Reviewer

Public Service

  • Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia- Shift #1 2018

  • 2018

    Role: Reviewer

  • Lake Forest Hills Elementary 2017 - 2017

    Role: Guest Speaker