
Psychologists and Researchers in Residence



Emeritus Faculty

James Gray Prof Emeritus
Current Research Interests: Eating Disorders, Behavior Therapy, Psychotherapy, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Religion

Barry McCarthy Prof Emeritus

Elliott McGinnies Professor Emeritus

Scott Parker Prof Emeritus
Scott Parker began teaching at American University in 1974 and retired in 2017. His primary research activities were in psychophysics, sensory psychology, research methods, and data analysis.


Carol Weissbrod Associate Prof Emerita
Current Research Interests: Affect, Motivation and Identity in Child and Adolescent Athletes, Gender and Affect the Development of Attitudes About Motherhood
Adjunct Faculty

Alayna Berkowitz Adjunct Professorial Lecturer Counseling Center


Michael Heil Adjunct Associate Professor
Dr. Michael Heil is a Psychologist-in-Residence at American University where he teaches both I/O Psychology and Occupational Health Psychology. He is a Senior Consultant with Aon Hewitt’s Talent and …


Ethan Mereish Associate Professor CAS - Health Studies
Dr. Ethan Mereish is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Studies at American University. He received his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. He completed a clinical psycho…


