psychology
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5 professors you should know
Meet five Cornell College faculty at the midpoint of their careers, each with deep commitments to their students and their scholarship. Several followed a straight path to graduate school and found Cornell. Others left unrelated careers to pursue their passion. Two are alumni who returned to teach on the block plan.
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The neuroscientist: Associate Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Steven Neese
You can often find Steven Neese in West Science Hall’s Vivarium Lab, where he and his team of students conduct research.
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Wyatt Whitegoat ’16: Indigenous health pioneer
In the past five years Wyatt Whitegoat ’16 received two master’s degrees and returned twice to work on the Navajo reservation where he was born.
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Jane Welgos Sidwell ’69: Serving others at a sacred time
Jane Welgos Sidwell ’69 provided leadership in the fields of hospice and palliative care—serving the needs of those approaching the end of life.
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Belen Castellanos Tokarski ’95: Leading people forward
As chief operating officer of Mylo, a tech start-up in the insurance industry, Belen Castellanos Tokarski ’95 says anyone can demonstrate leadership.
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Janah Cook Dawson ’09: Every student deserves to feel at home
Janah Cook Dawson ’09 recalls being in the first all women of color ensemble to perform as Lady in Brown in Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls …”
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Cailynn Wichman: Outfielder with a huge heart
The world needs more people like senior outfielder Cailynn Wichman, says Head Softball Coach Jackie Sernek ’14.
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Students accepted into top health programs
Faculty and staff with Cornell’s Dimensions Program for Health Professions continue to receive news of students accepted into top-tier graduate programs.
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Nina Deer: Finding her path
When lacrosse player Nina Deer realized she no longer wanted to be a physical therapist, Head Coach Meredith Merce helped her explore a new path.
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Isaac Boucher points out 3 benefits of athletics
After his first semester on the Cornell campus, wrestler and psychology major Isaac Boucher points out three major benefits of being a Ram student-athlete.
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After 31 years of teaching, Enns is back in a new role
It has only been a few years since Professor of Psychology Emerita Carol Zerbe Enns retired from Cornell College, but nothing could keep her away for long.
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Meeker & Meeker
Senior Sydney Meeker says having her dad coach her volleyball team is, simply put, normal for her.
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Ask the Expert: Chris Hagan on suicide prevention
Psychology Professor Chris Hagan writes about suicide prevention and hopelessness.
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Cornell’s own research informs COVID-19 testing, protocols
Faced with a pandemic, 10 Cornell College students and faculty are applying their research skills to keep the campus community as safe as possible.
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Ready for the future one prosthetic at a time
Sarah Carvo’s Cornell Fellowship provided countless opportunities and experiences, but it especially helped her to realize she was on track for her career.
5 professors you should know 
The neuroscientist: Associate Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Steven Neese 
Wyatt Whitegoat ’16: Indigenous health pioneer 
Jane Welgos Sidwell ’69: Serving others at a sacred time 
Belen Castellanos Tokarski ’95: Leading people forward 
Janah Cook Dawson ’09: Every student deserves to feel at home 
Cailynn Wichman: Outfielder with a huge heart 
Students accepted into top health programs 
Nina Deer: Finding her path 
Isaac Boucher points out 3 benefits of athletics 
After 31 years of teaching, Enns is back in a new role 
Meeker & Meeker 
Ask the Expert: Chris Hagan on suicide prevention 
Cornell’s own research informs COVID-19 testing, protocols 
Ready for the future one prosthetic at a time