Michigan State University Psychology, B.S. 1999 - 2003
Florida State University Neuroscience, M.S. & Ph.D. 2004 - 2010
Postdoctoral Experience
Harvard Medical School Department of Neurobiology 2010 - 2014
Tufts University Department of Psychology 2014-2016
Boston College Department of Psychology 2016-2017
Student Engagement
TEDx Northeastern: My Journey to Neuroscience
Recent Happenings
Awarded the 2024 Templeton Award for Excellence in Student Advising at Boston University
The Templeton Awards showcase CAS advising at its best. Steve Jarvi’s annual call for nominations from graduating seniors helps identify what students need, what they value, and how skilled and dedicated faculty advisors have made a positive difference in their lives. Recognizing that effective “advising” is not limited to just the formal role of an academic advisor, the College emphasized the value of mentorship when soliciting nominations for the advising awards from the class of 2024.
A common theme among Kyle’s nominators was his concern for their well-being beyond the classroom. One nominator commented that, “Initially, I experienced anxiety about starting late, as my freshman year was online in China. I worried about not having enough time to gain experience and feeling less competitive compared to my peers. However, Dr. G genuinely cared for students’ mental health and valued my feelings. He provided me with valuable information about various research opportunities, including UROP. Taking the time to understand my interests and goals.” Another student added that, “Dr. G has been a huge help to me in navigating the chaotic pre-health world. He never says no to writing a recommendation letter for anything that I need. He always listens intently and provides detailed and helpful feedback whenever needed… Most importantly, he makes sure he is inclusive of everyone and always wants to make sure students are engaged and involved in their own learning.” And I think you all would all agree that there’s no better feeling than inspiring students to follow in your footsteps and that was certainly the case for this student who commented that, “Dr. G. has inspired me to begin my own teaching career and I sincerely hope to make him proud one day and become an educator as impactful and kind as him.”
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