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.
and by appointment (please email jewettd@uwec.edu to set up a meeting time)
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 and Service
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
Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) - The national organization for undergraduate neuroscience education.
Co-Chair FUN Mentoring Committee
Facilitator FUN Mentor Network
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) - a 4,000-member scientific society whose members conduct basic and clinical pharmacological research and work for academia, government, pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies and non-profit organizations.
Co-facilitator: ASPET Mentoring Network (Peer Nominated and Appointed 2015-present)
Drug Policy Subcommittee (Peer Nominated and Appointed 2024-present)
Behavioral Pharmacology Division Counselor (Peer Nominated and Appointed 2025-present)
Honors And Recognition
Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) -
FUN Distinguished Mentor Award (2025) - Awarded in recognition of excellence in mentoring 260+ 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) as Treasurer or Treasurer-elect and service on the FUN Executive Committee