Sarah Angulo
Part-Time Assistant Professor of Psychology
Areas of expertise
I have broad knowledge in all areas of psychology, as well as specific knowledge and training in the areas of social and personality psychology. In addition, I have experience with conducting research studies, analyzing data, and communicating about research findings.I have teaching experience at the university level, as well as consulting experience in education. My favorite thing about teaching is showing students just how applicable psychology is to their daily lives.
Education
Ph.D.,The University of Texas at Austin 2008
B.A.,University of Notre Dame 1999
Positions
Lecturer
Texas State University - San Marcos
August 01, 2008 - present
I taught personality, lifespan development, adolescence, and introductory psychology at Texas State. I currently teach an online course there.
Part-time Assistant Professor of Psychology
Southwestern University
January 01, 2010 - present
I teach Principles of Psychology and Lifespan Development
Senior Research Associate
Innovations in Global Education
March 01, 2008 - September 01, 2008
I carried out research to increase student participation in study abroad.
Research
Some of my areas of interest in research include:
- personality
- relationships
- communication
- positive psychology
- how students change when they study abroad
- self-esteem
- consulting
Publications
Angulo, S. K., Brooks, M. L., & Swann, W. B., Jr. (in press). Swimming serenely in a sea of words: Progressive men accept verbally disinhibited women. Personal Relationships.
Angulo, S. K. (2008). Trading cultures, transforming lives: Positive change during study abroad. Saarbrücken, Germany: VDM.
Angulo, S. K. (2008). Identity change in students who study abroad. Dissertation Abstracts International, 69(6), (UMI No. AAT 3311181).
Swann, W. B., Jr., Chang-Schneider, C. S., & Angulo, S. K. (2007). Self-verification in relationships as an adaptive process. In J. Wood, A. Tesser, & J. Holmes (Eds.), Self and Relationships, Psychology Press: New York.
Honors & Awards
Faculty Appreciation Award, Texas State University Psychology Association, April 2009
Janet T. Spence Certificate of Commendation for meritorious teaching in an undergraduate course, April 2007
Rick Jay and Paula Myrick Short Endowed Fellowship in Psychology, January 2008 - May 2008
American Association for University Women Austin Chapter Dissertation Fellowship, September 2007 - May 2008
Specific subjects or issues you can knowledgeably discuss:
I am willing to talk to the media: yes
I am willing to talk to community groups about my area of expertise: yes
Can you do interviews in Spanish? yes
Other languages you are fluent in:
Experience with the news media (especially electronic media):
Contact Details:
(512) 863-1272(office)
Office: Mood-Bridwell 305
angulos@southwestern.edu
