Dr. Steven Woltering

Associate Professor

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Biography

Steven Woltering is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University, appointed since September 2014, with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychology and the TAMIN Institute. He is the director and founder of the Neurobiological Lab for Learning Development (NLD), which focuses on promoting and educating the application of biometrics in social health sciences. His research interests primarily revolve around understanding the role of self-regulation in behavior, particularly in the field of education. He investigates critical questions regarding the development of self-regulation capabilities across the lifespan and whether self-regulation can be trained to enhance learning effectiveness. Dr. Woltering has conducted extensive studies on self-regulation in both typical and atypical populations, including individuals suffering from ADHD, anxiety disorders, and various addictive behaviors. His methodologies include a wide variety of approaches, such as questionnaires, observational studies, and neuropsychological assessments, providing a comprehensive understanding of individual differences and developmental patterns in self-regulation. Dr. Woltering is committed to advancing the scientific understanding of learning and development through his research and educational initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-09-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Educational Psychology.

Awards

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Outstanding New Faculty Award

2017-01-01

Courses

EPSY485. Directed Studies EPSY634. Educational Neuroscience EPSY673. Learn Theory Educ EPSY684. Professional Internship EPSY685. Directed Studies

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.