Jeffrey Gilger

Associate Dean for Discovery and Faculty Development
Professor
Department of Educational Studies

Research

My current research projects include the neurology/genetics of the gifted-learning disabled individual, the use of virtual reality for spatial skills analysis, and a multi-site project on the efficacy of reading remediation programs in not-for-profit clinics.

Education

Ph.D.	University of California, Santa Barbara, 1987, Developmental Psychology/Behavioral Genetics
M.A.	Univeristy of California, Santa Barbara, 1984, Experimental Psychology/Personality
M.S.	California State University, Hayward, 1982, Clinical Child/School Psychology, Pupil Personnel and California School Psychologist Credentials
B.A.	Clifornia State University, Hayward, 1980, Psychology/Abnormal and Clinical Psychology

Selected Publications

1. Craggs, J., Sanchez, J., Kibby, M., Gilger, J., & Hynd, G. (2006). Brain morphological and neuropsychological profiles of a family displaying superior nonverbal intelligence and dyslexia. Cortex, 42, 1107-1118.
   
   
2. Hartman, N.W., Connolly, P.E., Gilger, J.W., & Bertoline, G.R. (2006). Developing a virtual reality-based spatial visualization assessment instrument. Presentation Proceeding of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, USA, June 18-21, 2006. See: http://www.asee.org/acPapers/code/getPaper.cfm?paperID=11128&pdf=2006Full190.pdf.
   
   
3. Smith, S.D. & Gilger, J.W. (2007). Dyslexia and other language/learning disorders. In Rimoin, Conner, Pyeritz & Korf (Eds.; 5th edition), Emory and Rimoin's Principles and Practices in Medical Genetics. Livingstone Churchill: NY. Pps 2548-2569.
   
   
4. Gilger, J. & Wilkins, M. (2008). Atypical Neurodevelopmental Variation as a Basis for Learning Disorders. In M. Mody & E. Silliman (Eds.), Language Impairment and Reading Disability: Interactions Among Brain, Behavior, and Experience. (Series on Challenges in Language and Literacy). Guilford Press.

Courses Taught

EDPS 363	Psychological Medical and Physical Aspects of Disabilities
EDPS 491	Topics and Issues in Special Education
EDPS 664	Seminar in Special Education (D.I.M.E.S.)

Professional Experience

2004-Present	Associate Dean for Discover & Faculty Development, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2001-2004	Professor of Communication Disorders and Professor & Chair, Department of Child Development, California State University, Los Angeles
1996-2001	Director, Multidisciplinary Human Biology Program, Departments of Biology, Communications Sciences & Disorders, Anthropology, Psychology and Human Development, University of Kansas
1994-2001	Adjunct, Courtesy or Regular Faculty, Department of Speech-Language Hearing Scienes and Disorders, Department of Biology, Department of Psychology, Life Span Institute, Genetics Program, Gerontology Program, Child Language Program, Neuroscience Program, University of Kansas
1992-1994	Research Professor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences & VA Medical Center Neuropsychiatry Lab
1990-1992	Research Associate, Department of Psychology, University of Denver
1989-1990	Fellowship in Developmental Psychobiology, University of Colorado and University of Denver, Departments of Psychiatry & Psychology.
1987-1989	Fellowship in Psychiatric Genetics, Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa Medical School
1987-1989	Psychologist, Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa General Hospital
1980-1982	School Psychologist, Castro Valley Unified School District, CA
1980-1982	Intern Counselor, Psychological Services Center, California State University, Hayward