Assistant University
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Sean F. O Neil
Department of Psychology / 0296 Phone 775-***-****
University of Nevada, Email: *****@***.***
Reno, Nevada 89557 Alt. Email: *******@*****.***
Education:
Ph.D. University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV expected 2013
M.A. University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 2011
Thesis: Tests of a Functional Account of the Abney Effect
Area of study: Cognitive & Brain Sciences (Psychology)
B.A. California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA 2006
Degree: B.A (honors)
Major: Psychology
Minor: French
Teaching Experience:
University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV
Instructor Physiological Psychology (PSY 403) 2010, 2011, 2012
Class covers the physiology of the human visual system and its effect on sensory
processes, cognitions, and behaviors.
Instructor Perception (PSY 405) 2011
Class covers aspects of perceptual systems, including the visual, auditory, and other
sensory
systems.
Instructor Statistical Methods (PSY 210) 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013
Taught methods of statistics used in psychology, including hypothesis testing theory,
ANOVA, correlation, and experimental design. Created and graded examinations,
homework, and assignments.
Teaching Assistant Perception (PSY 405) 2011, 2012
Grading of exams and homework assignments, taught some lectures, student support.
Instructor: Michael A. Webster
Teaching Assistant Computer Applications in Psychology (PSY 427/627) 2011
Combined graduate/undergraduate computer programming class which provides an
introduction to programming of psychology experiments using the Visual Basic language.
Instructor: Michael A. Webster
O Neil CVMay 2012 / 2
Teaching Assistant Statistical Methods (PSY 210) 2008
Graded examinations and assignments, assisted students, aided with lectures.
Instructor: Jeffrey J. Hutsler
Research Experience:
University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV
Graduate Research Assistant Vision Lab 2007-now
Designed stimuli and experiments to examine theories of visual processing (using
VB.NET and MATLAB interfacing with vision science hardware). Ran human
participants in experiments using psychophysical and electrophysiological methods.
California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA
Undergraduate Research Assistant2005-2006
Tested human participants in their spatial processing of visual stimuli. Used image
editing techniques to create stimuli.
Publications:
Professional Memberships:
International Colour Vision Society
The Optical Society of America
The Society for Neuroscience (Sierra Nevada Chapter)
Vision Sciences Society
References:
Michael A. Webster, PhD Michael A. Crognale, PhD
Department of Psychology / 0296 Department of Psychology / 0296
University of Nevada, Reno University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557 Reno, NV 89557
Office: 775-***-**** Office: 775-***-****
Lab: 775-***-**** Lab: 775-***-****
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