Michael Serra studies aspects of student learning including multimedia learning (learning from information presented both visually and verbally at the same time) and metacognition (thinking about and acting upon other thought processes). He earned his PhD at Kent State University under John Dunlosky and worked as a post-doctoral researcher at Columbia University under Janet Metcalfe. He teaches both undergraduate classes (e.g., Cognition, Research Methods) and graduate classes (e.g., Seminar in Metacognition, Seminar in Teaching). He is also the General Psychology faculty supervisor. Click the VITA icon above to view his current curriculum vita. In his spare time, he likes to cook and play video games.

Office: 114 Psychology Building
Email: michael.serra@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 742-3711 ext. 251
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Ben joined the PhD program in Applied Cognitive Psychology in August 2008. He was born in Rugby, England, and since has lived in Ridgefield, CT and Austin, TX. Ben completed his undergraduate work at Western Connecticut State University, earning a BA in Psychology and a minor in Biology. His research interests include how people judge what they know in learning situations and how these judgments are influenced by cues. More generally, he is interested in the cognitive processes of learning (including multimedia learning). In his spare time, Ben enjoys reading.

Office: 209 Psychology Building
Email: benjamin.england@ttu.edu
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Francesca joined the PhD program in applied cognitive psychology at Texas Tech University in fall 2009. She is from Coppell, TX and earned her B.A. in psychology at Texas Tech University in 2009. Her research interests include multimedia learning and metacognition. She is primarily interested in learning how and why diagram-supplemented text affects comprehension and how diagrams can improve learning and instruction. In addition, she is interested in judgments of learning. In her spare time, Francesca enjoys photography, cooking, hiking, and supporting local musicians.

Office: 209 Psychology Building
Email: francesca.flores@ttu.edu
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