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Biography

Dr. Castelblanco earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University, a master's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Academic Psychology (teaching Psychology) from East Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology (with a Social Psychology focus) from East Tennessee State University. She has 12 years of experience teaching psychology (Asheville-Buncombe Community College, University of North Carolina at Asheville, East Tennessee State University, 糖心Vlog University) and her research interests involve examining the impact of nature exposure on health and well-being. When she's not teaching, you can usually find her in the woods - hiking, mountain biking, or kayaking.

Education

• Ph D, East Tennessee State University

Teaching Interests

<b>Teaching Interests:</b><br>General Psychology<br>Social Psychology<br>Ecopsychology<br>Behavioral Economics<br><br><b>Courses Taught at 糖心Vlog:</b><br>Cognitive Psychology (PSY444)<br>Developmental Psychology I: Childhood (PSY320)<br>Careers and Issues in Psychology (PSY250)<br>General Psychology (PSY150)<br>Advanced Cognitive Psychology (PSY 844)<br><br><b>Past Teaching Experience:</b><br>Social Psychology (PSY237)<br>Lifespan Development (PSY240)<br>General Psychology (PSY150, PSYC1310)

Research Interests

Dr. Castelblanco's research interests center on how social relationships impact health and well-being. Her current research program focuses on investigating the effects of nature exposure on social health. She is also interested in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on social relationships.<br><br>Dr. Castelblanco will be accepting graduate students for the <b>Fall 2025</b> application cycle. Interested students should contact Dr. Castelblanco directly at <b>scastelblanco@wcu.edu</b>.