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Karen Schmaling, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Departments:
Arts and Sciences
Psychology
karen.schmaling@wsu.edu
Phone: 360-546-9412
Office: VCLS 208D
Dr. Schmaling is a Professor of Psychology at WSU, located on the Vancouver campus. She is a clinical psychologist; her Ph.D. is from the University of Washington. As reflected in her CV, her research has resulted in over 140 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and 2 books. She has been principal investigator or co-investigator on grants totaling approximately $25M, mostly from the National Institutes of Health.
Her research interests include clinical research on depressive disorders and other chronic conditions; peer review; health disparities; diversity in higher education.
Current projects focus on:
• Clinical research on depression and chronic fatigue syndrome
• Peer review processes (currently seeking undergraduate research assistants for fall semester of 2021, see below)
• Health disparities
Undergraduate students interested in research experience (PSYCH 498) focused on the science of peer review should complete an application and email it to Dr. Schmaling.