Hi! My name is Etan Markus, I'm a professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences.
I'm a "Behavioral Neuroscientist", meaning that I'm interested in the brain basis of behavior. More specifically, I'm fascinated by the process in which we turn experiences into long term memories. We live in exciting times with new insights into how our brain works being uncovered almost daily! I love to share my knowledge with future scientists and medical professionals.Teaching
- PSYC 2500: Learning
- PSYC 2209: Learning and Memory: From Brain to Behavior
- PSYC 3250W: Laboratory in Animal Behavior and Learning;
- PSYC 5251: Neural Foundations of Learning and Memory;
- PSYC 5285: Neurobiology of Aging: Changes in Cognitive Processes;
- PSYC 298 Aging: From Cell to Society;
- PSYC 358: Neuroscience (co-organizer)
Outreach
- UConn summer mentorship program
- UConn precollege program
- Brain Awareness week
- Talks – Psi Chi, School, Community (adult)
Mentoring awards/honors
- Psi Chi award for “Outstanding Advising in Psychology”
- NorthEast Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience award for “Excellence in Scholarship and Mentorship”
- AAUP “Teaching Excellence Career Award”
- CLAS “Excellence in Teaching Award”
- UCONN Office of Undergraduate Research “Faculty Mentorship Excellence Award”