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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

Administration
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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

  • PSYC 3188

    Human Sexuality

  • PSYC 1101

    Intro to General Psychology

  • PSYC 3121

    Quantitative Methods

  • SECR 6168

    Security and Psychology

  • PSYC 3950

    Selected Topics: Evolutionary 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