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Deanna Whelan is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at Carleton University, specializing in Psychology. With a Ph.D. from Carleton, she has dedicated significant effort to understanding and implementing effective teaching methodologies and technologies in her courses. Whelan is passionate about teaching and aims to inspire her students to enhance their psychological well-being and realize their full potential. Her research interests broadly focus on the concept of well-being in non-clinical populations, with a particular emphasis on personality, social interactions, and cognitive processes. Her academic work frequently examines counter-dispositional behavior, which reflects her fascination with concepts such as grit, persistence, and mental toughness. Whelan believes that university courses can be designed to help students learn essential psychological concepts that allow them to thrive academically and personally.
Includes MEng and MASc options.