Zachary Simmons

Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor

Zachary Simmons

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Phone:
503.943.7757

Address:
Buckley Center 201

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About

Zach is an evolutionary psychologist, an approach that combines the tools of psychology and evolutionary biology to help understand human nature. He teaches courses in the research methods sequence, senior capstone, and a variety of upper-division courses that involve evolutionary thinking. He has done research on the interplay between hormones and the social world, including how testosterone and estrogen influence cognitive systems. His current focus is on the psychology of sickness and injury.

Education

  • Ph.D. University of California – Santa Barbara 
  • B.S. & B.A. Case Western Reserve University