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David Jewett
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David Jewett, Ph.D.

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Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience faculty
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
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College of Arts and Sciences
Psychology Department
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Contact Information

Office
Psychology and Neuroscience: Hibbard Humanities Hall 254
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs: Schofield Hall 113A
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Hours
Drop-in hours (no appointment necessary), Hibbard Hall 254

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.
and by appointment (please email jewettd@uwec.edu to set up a meeting time)
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Education

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 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

Behavioral 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.

SERVICE INTERESTS

Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) - The national organization for teaching undergraduate neuroscience.

Co-Chair FUN Mentoring Committee

Facilitator FUN Mentor Network

 

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET)

Drug Policy Subcommittee (Peer Appointed 2024-present)

Behavioral Pharmacology Division Counselor (Peer Appointed 2025-present)

 

Honors And Recognition

Honors And Recognition

Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) - 

FUN Distinguished Mentor Award (2025) - Career award in mentoring excellence, 250+ undergraduate students in   collaborative research and 50+ early career faculty or professionals. 

FUN Service Award (2019) - Excellence in service to FUN including 2 terms (8 years) in Treasurer roles and on the Executive Committee