Nicolas Zapparrata, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the psychology department.
Dr. Zapparrata is an Educational Psychologist with a specialization in quantitative methodology. His research includes the adoption and investigation of robust statistical modeling techniques across various applications in both psychology and education. Some examples include the application of statistical modeling techniques to the broad areas of meta-analysis, cognitive processing, and neurodevelopmental disorders. He is also interested in investigating student learning outcomes in higher education, promoting statistical literacy through course curriculum/design, and facilitating active learning in students through his instructional approaches.