Clarissa A. Thompson Address: 455 W. Lindsey St. Work phone: (405) 325-4592 Dale Hall Tower, Room 727 Cell phone: (724) 255-7628 Norman, OK 73019 Email: cat3@ou.edu EMPLOYMENT: - present Assistant Professor of Developmental and Cognitive Psychology; Elements of Psychology Coordinator, The University of Oklahoma EDUCATION & TRAINING: 2008 2005 2008 2003 2005 1999 2002 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Carnegie Mellon University Mentor: Robert S. Siegler Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, The Ohio State University Minor: Cognitive Psychology Advisor: John E. Opfer Dissertation: The representational alignment hypothesis of transfer of numerical representations M.A., Developmental Psychology, The Ohio State University Advisor: John E. Opfer B.A., Psychology, California University of Pennsylvania Honors Program Minor: music Summa cum laude INTERNAL FUNDING: Faculty Enrichment Grant ($1,200), College of Arts & Sciences at OU Funds from this grant were used to defray costs of attending the National Institute of the Teaching of Psychology conference where I presented a poster on Introductory Psychology students study strategies. The data were collected in collaboration with my undergraduate Honors Thesis student, Lindsey Boer. Attendance at the conference allowed me to network with other Introductory Psychology coordinators to provide the best experience for OU students enrolled in the course. Travel Funding Support ($3,600), 1/3 1/3 1/3 Match Program at OU Funds from the Psychology department, College of Arts & Sciences, and the Office of the VP for Research will be used to defray costs of attending the biennial conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Two papers I have coauthored will be presented at the conference. Attendance at the conference will
Clarissa A. Thompson CV 2 help me recruit future graduate students for my lab and provide valuable feedback prior to submitting the related manuscripts for publication. Online Programs ($3,000; proposal submitted), College of Arts & Sciences at OU I am working with a graduate student, William Landon, to revamp the online offerings of the Elements of Psychology course. We will use lecture capture technology and provide students with interactive activities they can complete on the textbook s website. PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS: Peer Reviewed Publications: Ratcliff, R., Love, J., Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (in press). Children are not like older adults: A diffusion model analysis of developmental changes in speeded responses. Child Development. Siegler, R. S., Thompson, C. A., & Schneider, M. (in press). An integrated theory of whole number and fractions development. Cognitive Psychology. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (in press). The trouble with transfer: Insights from the study of learning. In N. M. Seel (Ed.), Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. Springer Reference. Opfer, J. E., Thompson, C. A., & Furlong, E. (). Early development of spatial-numeric associations: Evidence from spatial and quantitative performance of preschoolers. Developmental Science, 13, 761-771. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (). How 15 hundred is like 15 cherries: Effect of progressive alignment on representational changes in numerical cognition. Child Development, 81, 1768-1786. Thompson, C. A., & Siegler, R. S. (). Linear numerical magnitude representations aid children s memory for numbers. Psychological Science, 21, 1274-1281. Siegler, R. S., Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2009). The logarithmic-to-linear shift: One learning sequence, many tasks, many time scales. Mind, Brain, & Education, 3, 143-150. Opfer, J. E., & Thompson, C. A. (2008). The trouble with transfer: Insights from microgenetic changes in the representation of numerical magnitude. Child Development, 79, 790-806. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2008). Costs and benefits of representational change: Effects of context on age and sex differences in magnitude estimation. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 101, 20-51. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2008). Representational change and numerical estimation: Effect of progressive alignment on the breadth of transfer. In V. Sloutsky, B. Love, & K. McRae (Eds.), Proceedings of the 30th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 669-674). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society. Opfer, J. E., & Thompson, C. A. (2007). What is the trouble with transfer? In D. S. McNamara & J. G. Trafton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 545-550). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society.
Clarissa A. Thompson CV 3 Opfer, J. E., Thompson, C. A., & DeVries, J. M. (2007). Why children make "better" estimates of fractional magnitude than adults. In D. S. McNamara & J. G. Trafton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 29th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 1361-1366). Austin, TX: Cognitive Science Society. Opfer, J. E., & Thompson, C. A. (2006). Even early representations of numerical magnitude are spatially organized: Evidence from a directional magnitude bias in pre-reading preschoolers. In R. Sun & N. Miyake (Eds.), Proceedings of the 28th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 639-644). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J.E. (2005). Everyday constraints on learning: Children s and adults development of the major/minor distinction. In B. G. Bara, L. W. Barsalou, & M. Bucciarelli (Eds.), Proceedings of the 27th Annual Cognitive Science Society (pp. 2184-2189). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum. Manuscript Under Review: Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (under review). Learning linear spatial-numeric associations improves memory for numbers. Presentations at Professional Meetings: Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (, April). Analogical bootstrapping boosts children s memory for numbers. Paper presented for L. E. Richland (Symposium Chair) symposium, Children s Development of Analogical Reasoning. Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Montreal, Canada. Siegler, R. S., Thompson, C. A., & Schneider, M. (, April). Magnitude representations are central to understanding of fractions. Paper presented for E. Kroesbergen & M. Kolkman (Symposium Chairs) symposium, Domain General and Domain Specific Processes in Numerical Development. Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Montreal, Canada. Thompson, C. A., & Boer, L. (, January). I had no idea there was a textbook website to help me study for the exam! A survey of student study strategies in a large introductory psychology course. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology. St. Pete Beach, FL. Thompson, C. A., & Siegler, R. S. (, June). Linear numerical magnitude representations aid children s memory for numbers. Poster presented at the IES Research Conference. Washington, D.C. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2009, April). Costs and benefits of possessing a linear representation of number. Paper presented for B. J. Morris & A. M. Masnick (Symposium Chairs) symposium, Counting and Beyond: Number Representation and the Development of Mathematical Processing. 2009 Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Denver, CO. Thompson, C. A., & Siegler, R. S. (2009, April). A number sense for fractions. Poster presented at the 2009 Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Denver, CO.
Clarissa A. Thompson CV 4 Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2008, July). Representational change and numerical estimation: Effect of progressive alignment on the breadth of transfer. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Washington, D.C. Opfer, J. E., Furlong, E., Thompson, C. A., & Bulloch, M. J. (2007, October). Why are kids so smart? Paper presented at the 5th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Development Society. Santa Fe, NM. Opfer, J. E., & Thompson, C. A. (2007, August). What is the trouble with transfer? Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Nashville, TN. Opfer, J. E., Thompson, C. A., & DeVries, J. M. (2007, August). Why children make "better" estimates of fractional magnitude than adults. Poster presented at the 29 th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Nashville, TN. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2007, May). The trouble with transfer: Insights from microgenetic changes in the representation of numerical magnitude. Poster presented at The Ohio State University s CogFest2007. Columbus, OH. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2007, March). The trouble with transfer: Insights from microgenetic changes in the representation of numerical magnitude. Poster presented at the 2007 Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development. Boston, MA. Opfer, J. E., & Thompson, C. A. (2006, July). Even early representations of numerical magnitude are spatially organized: Evidence from a directional magnitude bias in pre-reading preschoolers. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Vancouver, BC. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2005, July). Everyday constraints on learning: Children s and adults development of the major/minor distinction. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society. Stresa, Italy. Thompson, C. A., & Opfer, J. E. (2005, May). Everyday constraints on learning: Children s and adults development of the major/minor distinction. Poster presented at the 17 th Annual Conference of the American Psychological Society. Los Angeles, CA. Thompson, C. A. (2003, March). Turn off that racket: The effects of aggressive classical and popular music on mood. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association. Baltimore, MD. Thompson, C. A. (2003, March). Road Rage: Excessive aggression on U.S. road ways or a part of functioning personalities? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association. Baltimore, MD. Thompson, C. A. (2002, April). September 11, 2001 events: Media coverage influences anxiety and contentment. Poster presented at the Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference at Washington and Jefferson College. Washington, PA. Thompson, C. A. (2002, March). September 11, 2001 events: Media coverage influences anxiety and contentment. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association. Boston, MA.
Clarissa A. Thompson CV 5 Thompson, C. A. (2001, April). It s a puzzlement: The Mozart effect and spatial-temporal reasoning. Poster presented at California University s Psychology Research Convention. California, PA. Invited Talks: Emmanuel College (, February) University of Oklahoma (, February) James Madison University (, February) Texas A&M University (2009, December) Hartwick College (2009, December) Stephen F. Austin State University (2009, November) The Ohio State University (2009, September) California University of Pennsylvania (2008, January) Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center (2007, December) UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 2009 2008 2008 2007 2006 2007 2005 2008 PSY1113 Elements of Psychology; PSY4613 Seminar in Cognitive Development; University College Action Center PSY1113 Elements of Psychology; Linked Gateway Instructor Guest Lecturer, Carnegie Mellon University, Cognitive Development Guest Lecturer, Carnegie Mellon University, Freshman Seminar: How Children Learn Mathematics Lecturer, The Ohio State University, Teaching of Psychology Senior Coordinator, The Ohio State University, Introductory Psychology Program Preparing Future Faculty Program Participant, The Ohio State University Teaching Associate Facilitator, The Ohio State University, University-Wide Teaching & Learning Conference Junior Coordinator, The Ohio State University, Introductory Psychology Program Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA), The Ohio State University, Introductory Psychology Program COMMUNITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 2003 ColumbusReads Program Tutor, The Ohio State University Teacher s Aide, Southwood Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Facility
Clarissa A. Thompson CV 6 TEACHING AWARDS: 2008 2007 2007 2006 Introductory Psychology Leadership Award, The Ohio State University 26 eligible Graduate Teaching Associates; 1 winner chosen Graduate Associate Teaching Award (GATA), The Ohio State University 2,500 eligible Graduate Teaching Associates university-wide; 224 nominated; 10 winners chosen Introductory Psychology Teaching Excellence Award, The Ohio State University 26 eligible Graduate Teaching Associates; 1 winner chosen Introductory Psychology First Year Teaching Award, The Ohio State University 12 eligible Graduate Teaching Associates; 1 winner chosen OTHER AWARDS & HONORS: 2002 2000 1999 2002 1999 Hambacher Memorial Scholarship Department of Psychology, California University of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education scholarship to study abroad in Scotland Honors Program, California University of Pennsylvania Board of Governor s Full Tuition Talent Scholarship Department of Music, California University of Pennsylvania Valedictorian Bentworth Senior High School PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: 2007 - present Ad hoc Reviewer American Educational Research Association British Journal of Developmental Psychology Child Development Cognition and Instruction Cognitive Development Cognitive Science Society Infant and Child Development McGraw-Hill Publishers Psychological Science Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology McGraw-Hill Board of Advisors for Psychology McGraw-Hill Introductory Psychology Symposium University College Action Center for Elements of Psychology
Clarissa A. Thompson CV 7 Aspire 2020 Action Team on Graduate Research Linked Gateway Instructor for PSY1113 Elements of Psychology Undergraduate Studies Committee Graduate Student Representative to the SBS Curriculum Committee, The Ohio State University PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: 2004 present American Psychological Society (APS) Cognitive Development Society (CDS) Cognitive Science Society (CSS) Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP)