Corey Calhoun
About Corey Calhoun
Corey Calhoun is a Graduate Research Assistant and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where he conducts research in behavioral psychopharmacology. His work focuses on the relationship between personality, sex, and environmental factors in psychostimulant addiction.
Work at UMass Boston
Corey Calhoun has been a Graduate Research Assistant and Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2016. In this role, Calhoun conducts research in Dr. S. Tiffany Donaldson’s Behavioral Psychopharmacology laboratory. The focus of the research includes the interplay of personality, sex, and environmental factors in psychostimulant addiction. Additionally, Calhoun has served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UMass Boston for eight years, contributing to the academic development of students in the Greater Boston Area.
Previous Work Experience
Corey Calhoun has held several positions prior to his current role at UMass Boston. He worked as a Summer Research Assistant in the Integrative Biology of Social Behavior at Michigan State University in 2014. He served as an NIH PREP Fellow at the Indiana University School of Medicine from 2015 to 2016. Calhoun also worked as a Peer Tutor and Undergraduate Research Assistant at Green Mountain College from 2012 to 2015, and briefly as a Dorm Head/Teaching Assistant at Dunn School in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Corey Calhoun earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Green Mountain College, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Developmental and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2016. His research interests focus on the biological mechanisms that mediate psychiatric disorders and their relation to environmental influences.
Advocacy for Diversity and Inclusivity
Corey Calhoun advocates for diversity and inclusivity within higher education settings. This commitment is reflected in his teaching and research practices, aiming to create a more equitable academic environment for all students. His efforts contribute to fostering an inclusive atmosphere in the academic community.
Background
Corey Calhoun completed his high school education at Millikan High School from 2007 to 2011. His academic journey continued at Green Mountain College, where he developed a foundation in psychology. This background has informed his current research and teaching roles, emphasizing the importance of understanding psychological and environmental factors in behavior.