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School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies

Paul Markel

Paul Markel South Dakota State University

Title

Academic Director/Professor

Office Building

Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies

Office

107

Mailing Address

Ag Engineering 107
School of Psych, Soc & Rural Studies-Box 2120
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007

Biography

Dr. Markel is professor of psychology and director of the School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies. He specialized in behavior genetics in his graduate work and obtained post-doctoral training in neuropharmacology and human genetics. He worked and consulted in the biotechnology sector and has published on the genetics of alcohol sensitivity and schizophrenia. He has held academic appointments at Boston University, Harvard Medical School and Limburgs Universitair Centrum, Belgium. Dr. Markel’s current research program is diverse and includes, among other topics, haptic spatial cognition and individual differences in pleasure attainment and happiness.

Education

  • Ph.D. | University of Colorado, Boulder
  • M.A. | University of Colorado, Boulder
  • B.A. | University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota

Committees and Professional Memberships

  • American Indian Science and Engineering Society
  • Association for Psychological Science
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • New York Academy of Sciences

Department(s)