Suzanne Sollars, PhD
- Professor and Director of Neuroscience
- 402.554.3981
- AH 419 C
- Neuroscience
Additional Information
Dr. Sollars is currently accepting graduate students at both the Master's and Ph.D. levels
Glial and immune regulation following neural injury and during development. Regenerative capacity of neurons and glia across development. Plasticity of the physiology and anatomy in the developing taste and trigeminal systems. Whole-nerve and single-cell electrophysiology and examination of structure/function relations. Morphological, neurophysiological and behavioral aspects of gustatory and somatosensory development. Gustatory coding during normal development and following experimental manipulations of local environmental factors.
Recent Teaching Experience and Service
2014 -present Careers and Current Trends in Neuroscience [Neuroscience Majors]
2015 -present Systems Neuroscience [Senior Level and Graduate Course]
2011 -present Introductory Psychology II Laboratory [Required for all majors; Spring & Fall]
2003 -2018 Proseminar in Behavioral Neuroscience [Graduate Level Course]
2016 -2017 Development and Plasticity [Senior Level Course]
2013 -2014 Facilitator, Master of Arts in Critical and Creative Thinking Teaching Circle
2012, 2014 Careers and Current Trends in Neuroscience [Psychology Majors]
2003 -2017 Dual Enrollment Teaching Circle
2002 -2017 Behavioral Neuroscience [Senior Level Course]
2001 -2017 Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory [Senior Level Course]
2010 -2016 Graduate Seminar in Psychobiology
2002 -2006 Founder and Facilitator, Pre-tenured Faculty Teaching Circle
Three graduate students (M.A. and Ph.D.) currently receiving training in my laboratory
Three Ph.D. students completed - 2017, 2019, 2021
Undergraduate and graduate student mentoring leading to many National/International and local conference presentations by the students
Numerous awards and honors won by students under my supervision
Innovative teaching techniques to train students in technique-based as well as coursework-based learning
Mentorship at the grade school, high school, undergraduate and graduate levels
Thesis work completed by graduate and undergraduate students in my laboratory
Training and mentorship of several undergraduate students in laboratory with research techniques
Attendance at Teaching Workshops both local and national
Attendance at Assessment Workshops
Teaching Presentations at Regional and International Conferences
Education
B. A., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 1987 Major: Psychology Minor: English
Ph.D., University of Washington, 1994, Major: Physiological Psychology, Minor: Developmental Psychology, Thesis Advisor: Ilene L. Bernstein, Ph.D. Dissertation Title: The Role of the Chorda Tympani Nerve in the Sodium Chloride Aversion of Fischer 344 Rats.
Postdoctoral, University of Virginia, Neuroscience and Psychology
Advisor: David L. Hill, Ph.D.
Funding
Co-Principal Investigator, University of Nebraska System. Systems Science. Growth Factor Dynamics and Regenerative Capacity of Gustatory and Somatosensory Systems Using Microfluidics, $150,000, July 2018 – July 2020.
Principal Investigator, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Research and Creative Activity, Blocking Microglia During Postnatal Development Using PLX5622, $5000, April 2017 to July 2018.
Co-Principal Investigator, University of Nebraska System. Systems Science. Growth Factor Dynamics and Regenerative Capacity of Gustatory and Somatosensory Systems Using Microfluidics, $150,000, July 2018 – July 2020.
Principal Investigator, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Research and Creative Activity, Blocking Microglia During Postnatal Development Using PLX5622, $5000, April 2017 to July 2018.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Neuroscience Laboratory, $48,540 (Plus $30,000 Psychology Department), April 2019.
Co-Principal (lead), University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Assessment Capstone Laboratory Courses within Psychology, $2000, November 2018 to May 2019.
Co-Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Assessment Across the Curriculum in Neuroscience, $2000 November 2018 to May 2019.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Neuroscience Laboratory, $5294.50 (Plus $5600 Psychology Department), April 2018.
Co-Principal (lead), University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Assessment Across the Curriculum in Psychology, $3500, September 2017 to September 2018.
Co-Principal (lead), University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Assessment of Intermediate Courses within Psychology, $3500, November 2016 to September 2017.
Principal, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching Travel Grant, Society for Neuroscience Conference, $600, November 2016.
Mentor, Teacher Researcher Partnership Program, National Science Foundation (UNO Biology Department), The Immune Response in the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract Across Development, $8000, May 2016 to July 2016.
Principal, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Curriculum Development Grant, Systems Neuroscience, $1000, May 2016 to August 2016.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, $30,000 (Plus $9800 Psychology Department), April 2016.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Introduction to Psychology II Laboratory, $17,000, April 2016.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Introduction to Psychology II Laboratory, $75,000, April 2015 to June 2016.
Principal, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching Travel Grant, Society for Neuroscience Conference, $800, November 2015.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Introduction to Psychology II Laboratory, $8000, September 2011.
Principal Investigator, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Plasticity in the Developing Taste System, #R01 DC04846, $925,000/5 yrs. Direct Costs, May 2001 to April 2006.
Principal Investigator, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Function and Organization of the Geniculate Ganglion, #R03 DC03500, $105,000/3 yrs. Direct Costs, May 1998 to April 2001.
Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals
^ graduate student & #undergraduate student in my lab at UNO
Riquier, A. J.^, & Sollars, S. I. (submitted). Terminal field volume of the glossopharyngeal nerve in adult rats reverts to prepruning size following microglia depletion with PLX5622.
Martin, L. J.^, Breza, J. M., & Sollars, S. I. (2021). Taste activity in the parabrachial region in adult rats following neonatal chorda tympani transection. J Neurophysiol., 125, 2178-2190. doi:10.1152/jn.00552.2020
Riquier, A. J.^, & Sollars, S. I. (2020). Astrocytic response to neural injury is larger during development that in adulthood and is not predicated upon the presence of microglia. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health, 1, doi.org/10.1016/j.bbih.2019.100010
Martin, L. J.^, Lane, A. H.^, Samson, K. K^ & Sollars, S. I. (2019). Regenerative failure following rat neonatal chorda tympani transection is associated with geniculate ganglion cell loss and terminal field plasticity in the nucleus of the solitary tract. Neuroscience, 402, 66-77. [Photomicrograph used for Journal Cover]
Riquier, A. J.^ & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Microglia density decreases in the rat rostral nucleus of the solitary tract across development and increases in an age-dependent manner following denervation. Neuroscience, 355, 36-48.
Martin, L. J.^ & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Contributory role of sex differences in the variations of gustatory function. Invited Review, Special Edition, Journal of Neuroscience Research, 95, 594-603 .
Omelian, J. M.^, Samson, K. A.^ & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Chronic oral capsaicin exposure during development leads to adult rats with reduced taste bud volumes. Chemosensory Perception, 9, 95-104.
Omelian, J. M.^, Berry, M. J.#, Gomez, A. M.^, Apa, K. L.# & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Developmental time course of peripheral cross-modal sensory interaction of the trigeminal and gustatory systems. Developmental Neurobiology, 76, 626–641.
Martin, L. J.^ & Sollars, S. I. (2015). Long-term alterations in peripheral taste responses to NaCl in adult rats following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Chemical Senses, 40: 97–108.
Sollars, S. I., Walker, B. R., Thaw, A. K. & Hill, D. L. (2006). Age-related decrease of the chorda tympani nerve terminal field in the nucleus of the solitary tract is prevented by dietary sodium restriction during development. Neuroscience, 137, 1229–1236.
Sollars, S. I. (2005). Chorda tympani nerve transection at different developmental ages produces differential effects on taste bud volume and papillae morphology in the rat. Journal of Neurobiology, 64, 310–320.
Sollars, S. I. (2005). The tongue does not the taste system make. Invited news review , Physiology News ( Journal of Physiology).
Carr, V. McM, Sollars, S. I. & Farbman, A. I. (2005). Neuronal cell death and population dynamics in the developing rat geniculate ganglion. Neuroscience, 134, 1301–1308
Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2005). In vivo recordings from rat geniculate ganglia: taste response properties of individual greater superficial petrosal and chorda tympani neurons. Journal of Physiology, 564.3, 877–893.
Farbman, A. I., Guagliardo, N., Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2004). Each sensory nerve arising from the geniculate ganglion expresses a unique fingerprint of neurotrophin receptor genes. Journal of Neuroscience Research, 78: 659–667.
Hendricks, S. J., Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2002). Injury-induced functional plasticity in the peripheral gustatory system. The Journal of Neuroscience, 22, 8607-8613.
Sollars, S. I., Smith, P. C. & Hill, D. L. (2002). Time course of morphological alterations of fungiform papillae and taste buds following chorda tympani transection in neonatal rats. Journal of Neurobiology, 51, 223–236.
Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2000). Lack of functional and morphological susceptibility of the greater superficial petrosal nerve to developmental dietary sodium restriction. Chemical Senses, 25, 719–727.
Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (2000). Neonatal chorda tympani transection permanently disrupts fungiform taste bud and papilla structure in the rat. Physiology & Behavior, 69, 439–444.
Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (1998). Taste responses in the greater superficial petrosal nerve: substantial sodium salt and amiloride sensitivities demonstrated in two rat strains. Behavioral Neuroscience, 112, 991–1000.
Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1996). Neonatal chorda tympani transection alters adult preference for ammonium chloride in the rat. Behavioral Neuroscience, 110, 551–558.
Sollars, S. I., Tracy, C. J. & Bernstein, I. L. (1996). Retention of conditioned taste aversion to NaCl after chorda tympani transection in Fischer 344 and Wistar rats. Physiology & Behavior, 60, 65–69.
Frankmann, S. P., Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1996). Sodium appetite in the sham-drinking rat after chorda tympani nerve transection. American Journal of Physiology, 271, R339–R345.
Schafe, G. E., Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1995). The CS-US interval and taste aversion learning: a brief look. Behavioral Neuroscience, 109, 799–802.
Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1994). Amiloride sensitivity in the neonatal rat. Behavioral Neuroscience, 108, 981–987.
Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1994). Gustatory deafferentation and desalivation: effects on NaCl preference of Fischer 344 rats. American Journal of Physiology, 266, R510–R517.
Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1992). Sodium appetite after transection of the chorda tympani nerve in Wistar and Fischer 344 rats. Behavioral Neuroscience, 106, 1023–1027.
Sollars, S. I., Sollars, P. J. & Bernstein, I. L. (1991). Reversal of the sodium chloride aversion of Fischer 344 rats by chorda tympani nerve transection. Behavioral Neuroscience, 105, 603–605.
Sollars, S. I., Midkiff, E. E. & Bernstein, I. L. (1990). Genetic transmission of NaCl aversion in the Fischer 344 rat. Chemical Senses, 15, 521–527.
Teaching Publications
Sollars, S. I. (2018). Biological bases: Structure/function relationships within sensory systems. In R. L. Miller (Ed.), Promoting psychological science: A compendium of laboratory exercises for teachers of high school psychology (pp. 23 – 31; 43 - 48). Retrieved from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA) web site: http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/index.php
Sollars, S. I. (2018). Biological bases: Modification of sensory receptor structure and function. In R. L. Miller (Ed.), Promoting psychological science: A compendium of laboratory exercises for teachers of high school psychology (pp. 32 – 42; 49 - 54). Retrieved from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA) web site: http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/index.php
National Teaching and Educational Assessment Presentations
Omelian, J. D., & Sollars, S. I. (October, 2019). An interdisciplinary approach to assessment: evaluating student learning across the neuroscience major. Society for Neuroscience Conference, Chicago, IL .
Sollars, S. I. & Omelian, J. D. (2019). Resource allocation toward a successful model of undergraduate research. Council on Undergraduate Research, Columbus, OH.
Omelian, J. D. & Sollars, S. I. (2018). Supporting undergraduate scholarly experience. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Omelian, J. D., Ryalls, B. O. & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Programmatic assessment strategies across a major. Society for Neuroscience Conference. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Omelian, J. D. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Neuroscience outreach in a non-traditional setting: considerations for delivering neuroscience content in a public venue. Brain Awareness Special Session at Society for Neuroscience Conference.
Omelian, J. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Using assessment strategies to adapt a traditional neuroscience lecture to a hybrid format. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Omelian, J. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2015) Active learning through the incorporation of research into an introductory course: strategies and challenges. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Local Teaching and Educational Assessment Presentations
Sollars, S. I., Ryalls, B. O. & Omelian, J. D. (2018). Communication standards of learning in psychology research methods. Center for Faculty Excellence, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Sollars, S. I., Omelian, J. D. & Ryalls, B. O. (2017). Student learning outcomes and attitudes across the psychology major. Topics in Education Symposium, College of Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Sollars, S. I., Ryalls, B. O. & Omelian, J. D. (2017). Learning concepts, inquiry, and ethics across the psychology major. Center for Faculty Excellence, University of Nebraska at Omaha .
Selected National/International Abstract Publications
Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (October, 2019). Neonatal chorda tympani transection enhances gustatory responses from uninjured nerves in the rat parabrachial nucleus of the pons. Society for Neuroscience Conference, Chicago, IL.
Riquier, A. J., & Sollars, S. I. (October 2019). Developmental difference in the astroglial response to chorda tympani transection is independent of microglia presence. Society for Neuroscience Conference, Chicago, IL.
Riquier, A. J., Apa, K. L., Andersen, B. D., & Sollars, S. I. (2019). Microglia and astrocytes are differentially upregulated in a developmentally dependent manner following nerve injury. European Neuroscience Conference by Doctoral Students, Federation of European Neuroscientists.
Riquier, A. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2019). Astrocytic response to neonatal chorda tympani transection is larger compared to adult transection. Association for Chemoreception Sciences Conference.
Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2019). Gustatory activity in the parabrachial nucleus following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Association for Chemoreception Sciences.
Omelian, J. D. & Sollars, S. I. (2018). Developmental differences in immune response to gustatory nerve loss. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. [Omelian Professional Development Award Winner]
Apa, K. L. & Sollars, S. I. (2018). Foliate taste bud volume is retained following adult chorda tympani transection in rats. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Riquier, A. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2018). Differential time course of the microglia response to neonatal and adult rat CTX is not influenced by dietary sodium deprivation. Chemical Senses, 43.
Apa, K. L. & Sollars, S. I. (2018). Foliate taste bud volume following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Chemical Senses, 43.
Martin, L. J., Samson, K. K. & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Cell loss in the rat geniculate ganglion following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. [Martin Professional Development Award Winner]
Omelian, J. D. & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Lingual nerve transection induces neutrophil response in the anterior tongue of rats. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Riquier, A. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Microglia response at various time points following chorda tympani transection in neonatal rats. Chemical Senses, 42.
Riquier, A. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Developmentally dependent microglia increase following chorda tympani transection in rats. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Martin, L. J., Samson, K. K., Orand, A. H. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Transganglionic degeneration of the chorda tympani nerve terminal field following neonatal denervation. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Riquier, A. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Microglia response to chorda tympani transection in adult and juvenile rats. Chemical Senses, 41.
Martin, L. J., Samson, K. K., Orand, A. H. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Chorda tympani terminal fields in adult rats are greatly diminished following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Chemical Senses, 41.
Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2015). Sex differences in rat glossopharyngeal nerve responses. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 45.
Omelian, J. M., Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2014). Electrophysiological responses of the chorda tympani nerve following chronic capsaicin exposure in adult rats. Chemical Senses, 39.
Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2014). Neonatal chorda tympani transection reduces adult glossopharyngeal nerve responses to NaCl in rats. Chemical Senses, 39.
Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2013). Functional profile of the adult glossopharyngeal nerve following neonatal chorda tympani transection in rats. Chemical Senses, 38.
Omelian, J. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2013). Long-term acclimation to capsaicin affects taste bud volume and consumption in rats. Chemical Senses, 38.
Todd, L. J., Omelian, J. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2012). Oral exposure to capsaicin leads to a transient reduction in taste bud volume in Sprague-Dawley rats. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 37.
Davis, J. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2012). Capsaicin given orally in moderate doses does not produce edema in rat tongue tissue. Chemical Senses, 37.
Samson, K. K., & Sollars, S. I. (2010). Orally administered capsaicin reduces taste bud volumes in rats treated as adults, but not those treated as neonates. Chemical Senses, 35.
Samson, K. K. & Sollars, S. I. (2009). The effects of orally administered capsaicin on rat taste bud volume and papillae morphology throughout development. Chemical Senses, 34.
Samson, K. K. & Sollars, S. I. (2007). Effects of early chorda tympani transection on the adult rat geniculate ganglion. Chemical Senses, 32.
Gomez, A. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2006). Developmental effects of lingual nerve transection on taste bud volumes in rat. Chemical Senses, 31.
Gomez, A. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2005). Developmental susceptibility of fungiform papillae following lingual nerve transection in rats. Chemical Senses, 30.
Lane, A. H. & Sollars, S. I. (2005). Development of gustatory nerve terminal field volumes following neonatal chorda tympani nerve transection. Chemical Senses, 30.
Carr, V. McM, Sollars, S. I. & Farbman, A. I. (2005). Neuronal death in the developing rat geniculate ganglion. Chemical Senses, 30.
Lane, A. H., Szlachetka, A. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2004). Greater superficial petrosal and glossopharyngeal terminal field following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Society for Neurosciences Abstracts, 30.
Carr, V. M., Sollars, S. I., & Farbman, A. I. (2004). Neuronal cell death in the rat geniculate ganglion during development. Chemical Senses, 29.
Sollars, S. I. (2003). Age-related differences in the susceptibility of fungiform papillae to chorda tympani nerve transection. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 29 .
Sollars, S. I. & Engelhardt, P. E. (2003). Golgi analysis of neurons in the nucleus of the solitary tract of neonatal chorda tympani transected rats. Chemical Senses, 28, A10.
Farbman, A. I., Sollars, S. I., Guagliardo, N. & Hill, D. L. (2003). Each sensory nerve arising from the geniculate ganglion (GG) expresses a unique fingerprint of neurotrophin receptor genes. Chemical Senses, 28, A94.
Hill, D. L., Sollars, S. I., & May, O. L. (2003). Plasticity in the developing central gustatory brainstem. Chemical Senses, 28, 81.
Hill, D. L., Sollars, S. I., & May, O. L. (2002). Development and plasticity of the gustatory terminal fields in the rat nucleus of the solitary tract. Japanese Association for Study of Taste and Smell Annual Conference, JASTS, 9.
Farbman, A. I., Sollars, S. I., Guagliardo, N. & Hill, D. L. (2002). Chorda tympani (CT) neurons express neurotrophin receptor genes different from greater superficial petrosal (GSP) neurons. Chemical Senses, 27, A96.
Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2001). Neurophysiological taste responses of single geniculate ganglion cells recorded in vivo in the rat. Chemical Senses, 26, 1084.
Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2000). In vivo neurophysiological responses of single geniculate ganglion cells in the rat. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 26, 1973.
Selected Professional Service
2016 -present Vice President, Midwest Region
National Science Foundation
2017 Grant Reviewer, Division of Integrative Organismal Sciences
Association for Chemoreception Sciences
2016 -present Educational Outreach
2014 -2016 Senior Advisor, Mentorship and Networking Committee
2004 -2014 Chair (Founder), Chemosensory Enterprise and Mentorship Alliance
2003 -2006 Organizer of Committee for Junior Investigators
2003 -2005 Educational Outreach
2002, 2003 Program Committee
1996 -2003 Founder and Chair, Mentoring Network (Became ChEMA in 2004)
1996 Chair, Partnerships in Education Workshop
1996, 1999 Program Committee
National Institutes of Health
2002 -2005 Mentor, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
2001 Grant Reviewer, Special Emphasis Panel, NIDCD
Israel Science Foundation
2003 Grant Reviewer
Society for Neuroscience
1996 Mentor for High School Teachers; Workshop in Education
Professional Experience
2019 -present Director, Program in Neuroscience
University of Nebraska at Omaha
2020 -present Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
University of Nebraska at Omaha
2006 -2020 Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
University of Nebraska at Omaha
2017 -2020 Affiliate Associate Professor
Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program
University of Nebraska Medical Center
2002 -present Courtesy Associate (Assistant; 2002-2006) Professor of Biology
University of Nebraska at Omaha
2002 -2012 Director, Graduate Program in Psychobiology
University of Nebraska Omaha
2001 -2006 Assistant Professor of Psychology
University of Nebraska Omaha
1998 -2001 Research Assistant Professor
University of Virginia
Neurophysiological and neuroanatomical studies of the gustatory system using in vivo single-cell and whole-nerve preparations.
1995 -98 Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Virginia
National Research Services Award. Research on the development of the gustatory system using electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and tract tracing techniques.
Advisor: David Hill, Ph.D.
1987 -94 Research Assistant
University of Washington
Conduct research involving perceptual characteristics of salt ingestion, including surgical procedures and electrophysiology.
Advisor: Ilene Bernstein, Ph.D.
1990 -94 Human Subject Pool Assistant Coordinator
University of Washington
Supervise daily operations of researchers who use undergraduates as subjects in experiments.
Supervisor: Frank Smoll, Ph.D.
1988 -94 Teaching Assistant, Research Methods in Psychology;
Senior-level courses in Motivation; Learning
University of Washington
Teach quiz sections and grade written assignments.
Supervisors: Frank Smoll, Ph.D. and Robert Bolles, Ph.D.
1988 -89 Instructor, Animal Behavior
University of Washington
Full responsibility for design and instruction.
Supervisor: Robert Bolles, Ph.D.
1985 -87 Research Assistant
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Assist with research on reinforcement contingencies in a programmed environment. Assist in development of research involving children's acquisition of learning strategies.
Supervisor: Daniel Bernstein, Ph.D.
Additional Information
Dr. Sollars is currently accepting graduate students at both the Master's and Ph.D. levels
Glial and immune regulation following neural injury and during development. Regenerative capacity of neurons and glia across development. Plasticity of the physiology and anatomy in the developing taste and trigeminal systems. Whole-nerve and single-cell electrophysiology and examination of structure/function relations. Morphological, neurophysiological and behavioral aspects of gustatory and somatosensory development. Gustatory coding during normal development and following experimental manipulations of local environmental factors.
Recent Teaching Experience and Service
2014 -present Careers and Current Trends in Neuroscience [Neuroscience Majors]
2015 -present Systems Neuroscience [Senior Level and Graduate Course]
2011 -present Introductory Psychology II Laboratory [Required for all majors; Spring & Fall]
2003 -2018 Proseminar in Behavioral Neuroscience [Graduate Level Course]
2016 -2017 Development and Plasticity [Senior Level Course]
2013 -2014 Facilitator, Master of Arts in Critical and Creative Thinking Teaching Circle
2012, 2014 Careers and Current Trends in Neuroscience [Psychology Majors]
2003 -2017 Dual Enrollment Teaching Circle
2002 -2017 Behavioral Neuroscience [Senior Level Course]
2001 -2017 Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory [Senior Level Course]
2010 -2016 Graduate Seminar in Psychobiology
2002 -2006 Founder and Facilitator, Pre-tenured Faculty Teaching Circle
Three graduate students (M.A. and Ph.D.) currently receiving training in my laboratory
Three Ph.D. students completed - 2017, 2019, 2021
Undergraduate and graduate student mentoring leading to many National/International and local conference presentations by the students
Numerous awards and honors won by students under my supervision
Innovative teaching techniques to train students in technique-based as well as coursework-based learning
Mentorship at the grade school, high school, undergraduate and graduate levels
Thesis work completed by graduate and undergraduate students in my laboratory
Training and mentorship of several undergraduate students in laboratory with research techniques
Attendance at Teaching Workshops both local and national
Attendance at Assessment Workshops
Teaching Presentations at Regional and International Conferences
Education
B. A., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 1987 Major: Psychology Minor: English
Ph.D., University of Washington, 1994, Major: Physiological Psychology, Minor: Developmental Psychology, Thesis Advisor: Ilene L. Bernstein, Ph.D. Dissertation Title: The Role of the Chorda Tympani Nerve in the Sodium Chloride Aversion of Fischer 344 Rats.
Postdoctoral, University of Virginia, Neuroscience and Psychology
Advisor: David L. Hill, Ph.D.
Funding
Co-Principal Investigator, University of Nebraska System. Systems Science. Growth Factor Dynamics and Regenerative Capacity of Gustatory and Somatosensory Systems Using Microfluidics, $150,000, July 2018 – July 2020.
Principal Investigator, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Research and Creative Activity, Blocking Microglia During Postnatal Development Using PLX5622, $5000, April 2017 to July 2018.
Co-Principal Investigator, University of Nebraska System. Systems Science. Growth Factor Dynamics and Regenerative Capacity of Gustatory and Somatosensory Systems Using Microfluidics, $150,000, July 2018 – July 2020.
Principal Investigator, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Research and Creative Activity, Blocking Microglia During Postnatal Development Using PLX5622, $5000, April 2017 to July 2018.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Neuroscience Laboratory, $48,540 (Plus $30,000 Psychology Department), April 2019.
Co-Principal (lead), University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Assessment Capstone Laboratory Courses within Psychology, $2000, November 2018 to May 2019.
Co-Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Assessment Across the Curriculum in Neuroscience, $2000 November 2018 to May 2019.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Neuroscience Laboratory, $5294.50 (Plus $5600 Psychology Department), April 2018.
Co-Principal (lead), University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Assessment Across the Curriculum in Psychology, $3500, September 2017 to September 2018.
Co-Principal (lead), University of Nebraska at Omaha, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Assessment of Intermediate Courses within Psychology, $3500, November 2016 to September 2017.
Principal, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching Travel Grant, Society for Neuroscience Conference, $600, November 2016.
Mentor, Teacher Researcher Partnership Program, National Science Foundation (UNO Biology Department), The Immune Response in the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract Across Development, $8000, May 2016 to July 2016.
Principal, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, Curriculum Development Grant, Systems Neuroscience, $1000, May 2016 to August 2016.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, $30,000 (Plus $9800 Psychology Department), April 2016.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Introduction to Psychology II Laboratory, $17,000, April 2016.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Introduction to Psychology II Laboratory, $75,000, April 2015 to June 2016.
Principal, Office of Academic and Curricular Affairs, University Committee for the Advancement of Teaching Travel Grant, Society for Neuroscience Conference, $800, November 2015.
Principal, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Arts & Sciences Technology Fee Grant, Introduction to Psychology II Laboratory, $8000, September 2011.
Principal Investigator, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Plasticity in the Developing Taste System, #R01 DC04846, $925,000/5 yrs. Direct Costs, May 2001 to April 2006.
Principal Investigator, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Function and Organization of the Geniculate Ganglion, #R03 DC03500, $105,000/3 yrs. Direct Costs, May 1998 to April 2001.
Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals
^ graduate student & #undergraduate student in my lab at UNO
Riquier, A. J.^, & Sollars, S. I. (submitted). Terminal field volume of the glossopharyngeal nerve in adult rats reverts to prepruning size following microglia depletion with PLX5622.
Martin, L. J.^, Breza, J. M., & Sollars, S. I. (2021). Taste activity in the parabrachial region in adult rats following neonatal chorda tympani transection. J Neurophysiol., 125, 2178-2190. doi:10.1152/jn.00552.2020
Riquier, A. J.^, & Sollars, S. I. (2020). Astrocytic response to neural injury is larger during development that in adulthood and is not predicated upon the presence of microglia. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health, 1, doi.org/10.1016/j.bbih.2019.100010
Martin, L. J.^, Lane, A. H.^, Samson, K. K^ & Sollars, S. I. (2019). Regenerative failure following rat neonatal chorda tympani transection is associated with geniculate ganglion cell loss and terminal field plasticity in the nucleus of the solitary tract. Neuroscience, 402, 66-77. [Photomicrograph used for Journal Cover]
Riquier, A. J.^ & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Microglia density decreases in the rat rostral nucleus of the solitary tract across development and increases in an age-dependent manner following denervation. Neuroscience, 355, 36-48.
Martin, L. J.^ & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Contributory role of sex differences in the variations of gustatory function. Invited Review, Special Edition, Journal of Neuroscience Research, 95, 594-603 .
Omelian, J. M.^, Samson, K. A.^ & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Chronic oral capsaicin exposure during development leads to adult rats with reduced taste bud volumes. Chemosensory Perception, 9, 95-104.
Omelian, J. M.^, Berry, M. J.#, Gomez, A. M.^, Apa, K. L.# & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Developmental time course of peripheral cross-modal sensory interaction of the trigeminal and gustatory systems. Developmental Neurobiology, 76, 626–641.
Martin, L. J.^ & Sollars, S. I. (2015). Long-term alterations in peripheral taste responses to NaCl in adult rats following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Chemical Senses, 40: 97–108.
Sollars, S. I., Walker, B. R., Thaw, A. K. & Hill, D. L. (2006). Age-related decrease of the chorda tympani nerve terminal field in the nucleus of the solitary tract is prevented by dietary sodium restriction during development. Neuroscience, 137, 1229–1236.
Sollars, S. I. (2005). Chorda tympani nerve transection at different developmental ages produces differential effects on taste bud volume and papillae morphology in the rat. Journal of Neurobiology, 64, 310–320.
Sollars, S. I. (2005). The tongue does not the taste system make. Invited news review , Physiology News ( Journal of Physiology).
Carr, V. McM, Sollars, S. I. & Farbman, A. I. (2005). Neuronal cell death and population dynamics in the developing rat geniculate ganglion. Neuroscience, 134, 1301–1308
Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2005). In vivo recordings from rat geniculate ganglia: taste response properties of individual greater superficial petrosal and chorda tympani neurons. Journal of Physiology, 564.3, 877–893.
Farbman, A. I., Guagliardo, N., Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2004). Each sensory nerve arising from the geniculate ganglion expresses a unique fingerprint of neurotrophin receptor genes. Journal of Neuroscience Research, 78: 659–667.
Hendricks, S. J., Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2002). Injury-induced functional plasticity in the peripheral gustatory system. The Journal of Neuroscience, 22, 8607-8613.
Sollars, S. I., Smith, P. C. & Hill, D. L. (2002). Time course of morphological alterations of fungiform papillae and taste buds following chorda tympani transection in neonatal rats. Journal of Neurobiology, 51, 223–236.
Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2000). Lack of functional and morphological susceptibility of the greater superficial petrosal nerve to developmental dietary sodium restriction. Chemical Senses, 25, 719–727.
Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (2000). Neonatal chorda tympani transection permanently disrupts fungiform taste bud and papilla structure in the rat. Physiology & Behavior, 69, 439–444.
Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (1998). Taste responses in the greater superficial petrosal nerve: substantial sodium salt and amiloride sensitivities demonstrated in two rat strains. Behavioral Neuroscience, 112, 991–1000.
Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1996). Neonatal chorda tympani transection alters adult preference for ammonium chloride in the rat. Behavioral Neuroscience, 110, 551–558.
Sollars, S. I., Tracy, C. J. & Bernstein, I. L. (1996). Retention of conditioned taste aversion to NaCl after chorda tympani transection in Fischer 344 and Wistar rats. Physiology & Behavior, 60, 65–69.
Frankmann, S. P., Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1996). Sodium appetite in the sham-drinking rat after chorda tympani nerve transection. American Journal of Physiology, 271, R339–R345.
Schafe, G. E., Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1995). The CS-US interval and taste aversion learning: a brief look. Behavioral Neuroscience, 109, 799–802.
Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1994). Amiloride sensitivity in the neonatal rat. Behavioral Neuroscience, 108, 981–987.
Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1994). Gustatory deafferentation and desalivation: effects on NaCl preference of Fischer 344 rats. American Journal of Physiology, 266, R510–R517.
Sollars, S. I. & Bernstein, I. L. (1992). Sodium appetite after transection of the chorda tympani nerve in Wistar and Fischer 344 rats. Behavioral Neuroscience, 106, 1023–1027.
Sollars, S. I., Sollars, P. J. & Bernstein, I. L. (1991). Reversal of the sodium chloride aversion of Fischer 344 rats by chorda tympani nerve transection. Behavioral Neuroscience, 105, 603–605.
Sollars, S. I., Midkiff, E. E. & Bernstein, I. L. (1990). Genetic transmission of NaCl aversion in the Fischer 344 rat. Chemical Senses, 15, 521–527.
Teaching Publications
Sollars, S. I. (2018). Biological bases: Structure/function relationships within sensory systems. In R. L. Miller (Ed.), Promoting psychological science: A compendium of laboratory exercises for teachers of high school psychology (pp. 23 – 31; 43 - 48). Retrieved from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA) web site: http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/index.php
Sollars, S. I. (2018). Biological bases: Modification of sensory receptor structure and function. In R. L. Miller (Ed.), Promoting psychological science: A compendium of laboratory exercises for teachers of high school psychology (pp. 32 – 42; 49 - 54). Retrieved from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA) web site: http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/index.php
National Teaching and Educational Assessment Presentations
Omelian, J. D., & Sollars, S. I. (October, 2019). An interdisciplinary approach to assessment: evaluating student learning across the neuroscience major. Society for Neuroscience Conference, Chicago, IL .
Sollars, S. I. & Omelian, J. D. (2019). Resource allocation toward a successful model of undergraduate research. Council on Undergraduate Research, Columbus, OH.
Omelian, J. D. & Sollars, S. I. (2018). Supporting undergraduate scholarly experience. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Omelian, J. D., Ryalls, B. O. & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Programmatic assessment strategies across a major. Society for Neuroscience Conference. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Omelian, J. D. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Neuroscience outreach in a non-traditional setting: considerations for delivering neuroscience content in a public venue. Brain Awareness Special Session at Society for Neuroscience Conference.
Omelian, J. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Using assessment strategies to adapt a traditional neuroscience lecture to a hybrid format. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Omelian, J. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2015) Active learning through the incorporation of research into an introductory course: strategies and challenges. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Local Teaching and Educational Assessment Presentations
Sollars, S. I., Ryalls, B. O. & Omelian, J. D. (2018). Communication standards of learning in psychology research methods. Center for Faculty Excellence, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Sollars, S. I., Omelian, J. D. & Ryalls, B. O. (2017). Student learning outcomes and attitudes across the psychology major. Topics in Education Symposium, College of Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Sollars, S. I., Ryalls, B. O. & Omelian, J. D. (2017). Learning concepts, inquiry, and ethics across the psychology major. Center for Faculty Excellence, University of Nebraska at Omaha .
Selected National/International Abstract Publications
Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (October, 2019). Neonatal chorda tympani transection enhances gustatory responses from uninjured nerves in the rat parabrachial nucleus of the pons. Society for Neuroscience Conference, Chicago, IL.
Riquier, A. J., & Sollars, S. I. (October 2019). Developmental difference in the astroglial response to chorda tympani transection is independent of microglia presence. Society for Neuroscience Conference, Chicago, IL.
Riquier, A. J., Apa, K. L., Andersen, B. D., & Sollars, S. I. (2019). Microglia and astrocytes are differentially upregulated in a developmentally dependent manner following nerve injury. European Neuroscience Conference by Doctoral Students, Federation of European Neuroscientists.
Riquier, A. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2019). Astrocytic response to neonatal chorda tympani transection is larger compared to adult transection. Association for Chemoreception Sciences Conference.
Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2019). Gustatory activity in the parabrachial nucleus following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Association for Chemoreception Sciences.
Omelian, J. D. & Sollars, S. I. (2018). Developmental differences in immune response to gustatory nerve loss. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. [Omelian Professional Development Award Winner]
Apa, K. L. & Sollars, S. I. (2018). Foliate taste bud volume is retained following adult chorda tympani transection in rats. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Riquier, A. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2018). Differential time course of the microglia response to neonatal and adult rat CTX is not influenced by dietary sodium deprivation. Chemical Senses, 43.
Apa, K. L. & Sollars, S. I. (2018). Foliate taste bud volume following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Chemical Senses, 43.
Martin, L. J., Samson, K. K. & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Cell loss in the rat geniculate ganglion following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. [Martin Professional Development Award Winner]
Omelian, J. D. & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Lingual nerve transection induces neutrophil response in the anterior tongue of rats. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Riquier, A. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2017). Microglia response at various time points following chorda tympani transection in neonatal rats. Chemical Senses, 42.
Riquier, A. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Developmentally dependent microglia increase following chorda tympani transection in rats. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Martin, L. J., Samson, K. K., Orand, A. H. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Transganglionic degeneration of the chorda tympani nerve terminal field following neonatal denervation. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts.
Riquier, A. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Microglia response to chorda tympani transection in adult and juvenile rats. Chemical Senses, 41.
Martin, L. J., Samson, K. K., Orand, A. H. & Sollars, S. I. (2016). Chorda tympani terminal fields in adult rats are greatly diminished following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Chemical Senses, 41.
Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2015). Sex differences in rat glossopharyngeal nerve responses. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 45.
Omelian, J. M., Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2014). Electrophysiological responses of the chorda tympani nerve following chronic capsaicin exposure in adult rats. Chemical Senses, 39.
Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2014). Neonatal chorda tympani transection reduces adult glossopharyngeal nerve responses to NaCl in rats. Chemical Senses, 39.
Martin, L. J. & Sollars, S. I. (2013). Functional profile of the adult glossopharyngeal nerve following neonatal chorda tympani transection in rats. Chemical Senses, 38.
Omelian, J. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2013). Long-term acclimation to capsaicin affects taste bud volume and consumption in rats. Chemical Senses, 38.
Todd, L. J., Omelian, J. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2012). Oral exposure to capsaicin leads to a transient reduction in taste bud volume in Sprague-Dawley rats. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 37.
Davis, J. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2012). Capsaicin given orally in moderate doses does not produce edema in rat tongue tissue. Chemical Senses, 37.
Samson, K. K., & Sollars, S. I. (2010). Orally administered capsaicin reduces taste bud volumes in rats treated as adults, but not those treated as neonates. Chemical Senses, 35.
Samson, K. K. & Sollars, S. I. (2009). The effects of orally administered capsaicin on rat taste bud volume and papillae morphology throughout development. Chemical Senses, 34.
Samson, K. K. & Sollars, S. I. (2007). Effects of early chorda tympani transection on the adult rat geniculate ganglion. Chemical Senses, 32.
Gomez, A. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2006). Developmental effects of lingual nerve transection on taste bud volumes in rat. Chemical Senses, 31.
Gomez, A. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2005). Developmental susceptibility of fungiform papillae following lingual nerve transection in rats. Chemical Senses, 30.
Lane, A. H. & Sollars, S. I. (2005). Development of gustatory nerve terminal field volumes following neonatal chorda tympani nerve transection. Chemical Senses, 30.
Carr, V. McM, Sollars, S. I. & Farbman, A. I. (2005). Neuronal death in the developing rat geniculate ganglion. Chemical Senses, 30.
Lane, A. H., Szlachetka, A. M. & Sollars, S. I. (2004). Greater superficial petrosal and glossopharyngeal terminal field following neonatal chorda tympani transection. Society for Neurosciences Abstracts, 30.
Carr, V. M., Sollars, S. I., & Farbman, A. I. (2004). Neuronal cell death in the rat geniculate ganglion during development. Chemical Senses, 29.
Sollars, S. I. (2003). Age-related differences in the susceptibility of fungiform papillae to chorda tympani nerve transection. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 29 .
Sollars, S. I. & Engelhardt, P. E. (2003). Golgi analysis of neurons in the nucleus of the solitary tract of neonatal chorda tympani transected rats. Chemical Senses, 28, A10.
Farbman, A. I., Sollars, S. I., Guagliardo, N. & Hill, D. L. (2003). Each sensory nerve arising from the geniculate ganglion (GG) expresses a unique fingerprint of neurotrophin receptor genes. Chemical Senses, 28, A94.
Hill, D. L., Sollars, S. I., & May, O. L. (2003). Plasticity in the developing central gustatory brainstem. Chemical Senses, 28, 81.
Hill, D. L., Sollars, S. I., & May, O. L. (2002). Development and plasticity of the gustatory terminal fields in the rat nucleus of the solitary tract. Japanese Association for Study of Taste and Smell Annual Conference, JASTS, 9.
Farbman, A. I., Sollars, S. I., Guagliardo, N. & Hill, D. L. (2002). Chorda tympani (CT) neurons express neurotrophin receptor genes different from greater superficial petrosal (GSP) neurons. Chemical Senses, 27, A96.
Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2001). Neurophysiological taste responses of single geniculate ganglion cells recorded in vivo in the rat. Chemical Senses, 26, 1084.
Sollars, S. I. & Hill, D. L. (2000). In vivo neurophysiological responses of single geniculate ganglion cells in the rat. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 26, 1973.
Selected Professional Service
2016 -present Vice President, Midwest Region
National Science Foundation
2017 Grant Reviewer, Division of Integrative Organismal Sciences
Association for Chemoreception Sciences
2016 -present Educational Outreach
2014 -2016 Senior Advisor, Mentorship and Networking Committee
2004 -2014 Chair (Founder), Chemosensory Enterprise and Mentorship Alliance
2003 -2006 Organizer of Committee for Junior Investigators
2003 -2005 Educational Outreach
2002, 2003 Program Committee
1996 -2003 Founder and Chair, Mentoring Network (Became ChEMA in 2004)
1996 Chair, Partnerships in Education Workshop
1996, 1999 Program Committee
National Institutes of Health
2002 -2005 Mentor, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
2001 Grant Reviewer, Special Emphasis Panel, NIDCD
Israel Science Foundation
2003 Grant Reviewer
Society for Neuroscience
1996 Mentor for High School Teachers; Workshop in Education
Professional Experience
2019 -present Director, Program in Neuroscience
University of Nebraska at Omaha
2020 -present Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
University of Nebraska at Omaha
2006 -2020 Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
University of Nebraska at Omaha
2017 -2020 Affiliate Associate Professor
Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program
University of Nebraska Medical Center
2002 -present Courtesy Associate (Assistant; 2002-2006) Professor of Biology
University of Nebraska at Omaha
2002 -2012 Director, Graduate Program in Psychobiology
University of Nebraska Omaha
2001 -2006 Assistant Professor of Psychology
University of Nebraska Omaha
1998 -2001 Research Assistant Professor
University of Virginia
Neurophysiological and neuroanatomical studies of the gustatory system using in vivo single-cell and whole-nerve preparations.
1995 -98 Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Virginia
National Research Services Award. Research on the development of the gustatory system using electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and tract tracing techniques.
Advisor: David Hill, Ph.D.
1987 -94 Research Assistant
University of Washington
Conduct research involving perceptual characteristics of salt ingestion, including surgical procedures and electrophysiology.
Advisor: Ilene Bernstein, Ph.D.
1990 -94 Human Subject Pool Assistant Coordinator
University of Washington
Supervise daily operations of researchers who use undergraduates as subjects in experiments.
Supervisor: Frank Smoll, Ph.D.
1988 -94 Teaching Assistant, Research Methods in Psychology;
Senior-level courses in Motivation; Learning
University of Washington
Teach quiz sections and grade written assignments.
Supervisors: Frank Smoll, Ph.D. and Robert Bolles, Ph.D.
1988 -89 Instructor, Animal Behavior
University of Washington
Full responsibility for design and instruction.
Supervisor: Robert Bolles, Ph.D.
1985 -87 Research Assistant
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Assist with research on reinforcement contingencies in a programmed environment. Assist in development of research involving children's acquisition of learning strategies.
Supervisor: Daniel Bernstein, Ph.D.