Robert Collins Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Conduct basic and applied research to support initiatives of Canada's Department of National Defence.
• Published over 10 peer-reviewed articles, chapters, and presentations on topics including: Interpretation of verbal and numeric probabilities, methods for extracting the 'Wisdom of Crowds', and political polarization.
• Developed and published a novel model for optimizing probabilistic judgments and decision-making
• Procured and managed 6 high-value research support contracts to augment research capacility and enhance program delivery
• Led external collaboration efforts on 4 projects, enhancing project outcomes and fostering partnerships.
• Managed full-cycle research projects from proposal development to execution, analysis, and publication.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Designed, programmed, and executed data collection for 4 recognition memory projects.
• Served as lead author on 3 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 conference presentations, and 3 conference posters derived from original empirical research.
• Developed and validated a computer model of recognition memory (MINERVA-DE), enhancing understanding in the field.
• Presented research findings at international conferences, contributing to academic discourse.
• Published dissertation investigating the effects of repetition on learning and memory.
• Provided supervision and mentorship to 4 undergraduate students, fostering their academic and research skills.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted with instruction and grading for 8 courses in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour (PNB) during tenure as PhD student
• Instructed laboratory courses including Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, Integrative Psychology through Scientific Writing, and Perspectives in PNB.
• Supported professors in lecture courses such as Learning and Cognition, Perception and Cognition, and Memory, assisting with course delivery and student engagement.
• Took a leading role in grading assignments and providing online support, ensuring effective communication and timely feedback to students.

St John’s, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

• Assisted professors with instruction of 8 lecture courses (Sexual Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, etc.)
• Graded student papers and assignments

St John’s, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

• Conduct pilot research for compliance with new provincial cancer screening initiative
• Evaluated effectiveness of and experiences with a rural training program for medical students at MUN
• Conducted needs analysis and review of provincial personal care homes
• Assisted with internal program evaluation

St John’s, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

• Initiated an evaluation of Newfoundland’s tourism program and promotion of arts and culture sites and programs
• Advised internal department heads of statistical needs and best practice in conducting reviews
• Established baseline tourism statistics (e.g., revenue, return, utilization, and public opinion)
• Interviewed major TCR stakeholders (e.g., funding agents and applicants)

St John’s, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

• Supervised a shelter and kitchen services for unhoused individuals in need
• Distributed clothing, toiletries, and other necessities to people without shelter
• Where appropriate, connected individuals with government housing and employment program

St John’s, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

• Assisted design and execution of novel experiment
• Collected data for experiment investigating correlation between short- and long-term memory performance
• Helped formulate a theory and model of memory later presented at a national conference

St John’s, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

• Developed a strong work ethic, teamwork skills, and ability to work under stressful conditions
• Developed proficiency in survival skills and fieldcraft
• Managed supply and logistics for training courses
• Taught basic soldiering and survival skills

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Experimental Psychology

Activities and Societies: PNB Colloquium Committee, PNB Net, Psy Jung Intramural Softball TeamSupervisor: Dr. Bruce Milliken Thesis: The.

Master'S Degree, Applied Social Psychology

Activities and Societies: CES Case Competition, LBGT-MUNSupervisor: Dr. Cathryn Button Thesis: Illicit drug use and socioeconomic status.

Bachelor Of Science (Honours), Psychology

Activities and Societies: LBGT-MUN (now MUN-SAGA)Supervisor: Dr. Ian Neath Thesis: Does a Short-Term Memory Task Predict Long-Term Memory.