Meghan C. Kahn Ph.D.
Dean, School of Social Sciences
Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
Crestview Hall 140
Phone: (812) 941-2391
mckahn@ius.edu
Biography
As Dean of the School of Social Sciences, I support students, faculty, and staff in the educational mission of IU Southeast. I am faculty member in the Psychology and Neuroscience programs, where I primarily teach upper-level courses in neuroscience and behavior.
I am a working mother of two. As a faculty member and dean, I try to support other parents in balancing their academic or professional goals while caring for their families.
Academic Background
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Doctorate
- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, United States
- Doctor of Philosophy, Major in Psychology
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Masters
- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, United States
- Master of Arts, Major in Psychology
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Bachelors
- Alfred University, Alfred, United States
- Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology, Minor in Biology
Professional Interests
Teaching
I regularly teach the Senior Seminar capstone class and Behavioral Neuroscience.
I also enjoy teaching Psychology of Learning. Sensation and Perception, Psychobiology, Self, and Society, and Neuroethics.
Research
My main research interests are in comparative cognition, behavioral neuroscience, and learning. My background in the neuroscience has led me to investigate cultural relevance in the teaching of science, focusing on providing more relevant learning experiences for students of diverse backgrounds to support growing diversity in STEM fields.
Teaching Resource Websites
Hobbies/Interests
When I am not working or taking care of my children I enjoy bird watching, gardening, cooking, and anything that gets me outdoors.
My interests in food, neuroscience, and nurturing the development of my children have led me to investigate more about the microbiome (the collection of microorganisms that live in our bodies - especially our guts - and can have profound effects on our psychological functioning and health).
The area of neuroethics is something else that has drawn my attention lately. As neuroscientists gain more understanding of how our nervous system functions and develop new ways to control the nervous system through medications and/or devices, neuroscience is pushing traditional definitions of personhood, responsibility, blame, and even life.
