Biography
Dr. Bryck’s work centers on the study of executive function (EF), including understanding disparities in EF, and testing the efficacy of interventions, programs, and strategies aimed at enhancing EF. He has served as an investigator on grants exploring: a cognitive training program for low income children, the well-being and academic effects of resilience training for neurodivergent college students, and the effects of metacognitive and EF scaffolds in math problem solving. He also serves as the campus lead on a National Science Foundation project providing STEM mentoring for students with disabilities. Rick regularly presents professional learning workshops on EF and educational techniques for enhancing learning. He also regularly teaches in Landmark College’s Learning Differences and Neurodiversity online certificate program for education professionals, including courses on student engagement, executive function, and classroom technologies for diverse learners.
Education
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Oregon
M.S., Psychology, University of Oregon
B.S., Biopsychology and Cognitive Science, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Academic Interests
Executive function
Cognition and exercise
Working memory
Learning science
Stress and cognition