Ric Topolski
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department of Psychological Sciences
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Born and raised in Buffalo, Dr. Topolski attended University at Buffalo for his undergraduate education and Binghamton University for graduate studies. He is an Experimental/Cognitive Psychologist.
- RTOPOLSK@augusta.edu
- (706) 737-1694
- Allgood Hall N321, Augusta University, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta GA 30904
Education
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Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
State University of New York -, 1997
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MA, Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
State University of New York -, 1994
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BA, Psychology, General
State University of New York a, 1989
Awards & Honors
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The 10 Editor’s Picks
The Journal of Dental Education, 2017
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Best Overall Survey Mod
Qualtrics, 2015
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Most Innovative Survey Mod
Qualtrics, 2015
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Lewis K. Bell Alumni Research Award
Augusta State University Outstanding Researcher Award, 2010
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Outstanding Undergraduate Psychology Professor of the Year: Psi Chi
Augusta State University, 2004
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PSYC 4168
Cognitve Psychology: Cognitive Psychology
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PSYC 3950
Selected Topics: Evolutionary Psychology
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PSYC 4990
Undergraduate Research
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PSYC 3188
Human Sexuality
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PSYC 1101
Intro to General Psychology
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PSYC 3121
Quantitative Methods
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SECR 6168
Security and Psychology
Teaching Interests
Cognition, Evolutionary Psychology, Human Sexuality, Quantitative Methods
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Predictors of hypoxemia during moderate sedation for periodontal surgery: a series of 2,221 sedations, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Improved Chondrotoxic Profile of Liposomal Bupivacaine Compared With Standard Bupivacaine After Intra-articular Infiltration in a Porcine Model, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Low Frequency Music Slows Heart Rate and Decreases Sympathetic Activity, 2018
Software, Instructional
- Volumetric Considerations for Valving Long-Arm Casts: The Utility of the Cast Spacer, 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Chondrocyte Viability After a Simulated Blast Exposure, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Emotions and Moral Reasoning, Cognitive and Evolutionary Psychology, AI, Golf Performance, Dental and Health Care
Department Service
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Department of Psychological Sciences Undergraduate Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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2016 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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2016 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Departmental Support Curriculum and Committee Service
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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Departmental Support Recruitment
2016 - Present
Role: Other
College Service
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College of Science and Mathematics Faculty Development and Recognition Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Pamplin Student Research Grant Reviewer
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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COSM Executive Committee
2015 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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CUR grant reviewer
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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Biol3500
2016 - 2016
Role: Other
University Service
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2017 - Present
Role: Attendee, Graduation
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Senate AU Fundraising Campaign
2016 - Present
Role: University Senate Service
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University Promotion and Tenure Committee
2016 - Present
Role: University Senate Service
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Phi Kappa Phi Judge
2011 - Present
Role: Other
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COMS Honors Night
2009 - Present
Role: Attendee, Award Ceremony
Professional Service
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Anthrozoos
2013 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
2008 - 2013
Role: Other
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Gary P. Wratten Army Surgical Conference and Symposium
2010 - 2012
Role: Other
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Southeastern Psychological Association
- 2009
Role: Other
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Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research
2005 - 2007
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
