Dr. Dani McMay

Dr. Dani McMay

Dr. Dani McMay

Associate Professor

W341 Thompson Hall

(716) 673-3129

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Ph.D., University of South Florida

Dr. McMay received her Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuro Psychology from the University of South Florida in 2000.

Office Hours

Available through email

Teaching Interests

PSY 129 (Foundations of Psychology), PSY 200 (Statistics for Psychology), PSY 315 (Research Methods), PSY 343 (Cognitive Psychology), PSY 429 (History & Systems of Psychology)

Research Interests

Use of technology in the classroom and how it impacts learning; how universal design for learning can improve learning outcomes; reentry and reintegration of citizens returning after incarceration; correctional programming and college-level courses for those still incarcerated

Awards and Honors

  • SUNY Online Ambassador, SUNY Online (2021).

Intellectual Contributions

  • "Higher Education Accessibility Behind and Beyond Prison Walls," IGI Global (2020).
  • "Using smart phones in the college classroom.," Z. Yan (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior (Volumes 1, 2, & 3). IGI Global (N/A).
  • "Using a Leisure Time Management Program to Aid Successful Transition from Correctional Facility to Community," Prison Journal (2012).
  • "Using Problem Based Learning to Teach Elements of Community Reentry," Creative Education (2012).
  • "Using self determination theory in correctional education program development," Journal of Correctional Education (2011).