David Jewett, Ph.D.
Contact Information
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs: Schofield Hall 113A
Fall semester 2026:
Tuesdays (and every other Thursday): 10 to 10:45 AM
Tuesday and Thursday: 2 PM to 3 PM or until all have been served (whichever occurs first)
Current students: please check Canvas for Drop-in hours updates.
Education
B.A. Chemistry and Psychology, Saint Olaf College
Ph.D. Experimental Psychology and Neuroscience minor, University of Minnesota
Post-doctoral Training, Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan
Teaching and Research Interests
Teaching Interests
Psychopharmacology, Health Psychology, Clinical Neuroscience, Introduction to Psychology
Current and upcoming course offerings:
Fall 2026: PSYC 353: Health Psychology and PSYC 362: Clinical Neuroscience
Spring 2027: PSYC 377: Psychopharmacology
Fall 2027: PSYC 353: Health Psychology and PSYC 362: Clinical Neuroscience
Spring 2028: PSYC 377: Psychopharmacology
Research Interests
Behavioral Pharmacology
Models of eating, motivation, and reward
Behavioral and pharmacological mechanisms of drug action
Pain management
Drug Policy
Career Mentoring for undergraduate scholars and early career professionals.
Honors And Recognition
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) - Co-facilitator, career coach ASPET Mentoring Network (2016-present)
ASPET - Mentoring and Career Development Committee
ASPET - ASPET Drug Policy Subcommittee (Peer Appointed 2024-present)
ASPET - Behavioral Pharmacology Division Counselor (Peer Appointed 2025-present)
Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) - FUN Service Award (2019)
Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) - FUN Distinguished Mentor Award (2025)
Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) - FUN Executive Committee Appointment, Co-Chair FUN Mentoring Committee