Geoff Maddox

Geoff Maddox is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Rhodes College in Memphis, United States.12 He is also the Director of the Memory and Cognition Lab at Rhodes.2

Research Focus

Dr. Maddox's research primarily concentrates on:

1. Maximizing learning and memory in young adults (ages 18-22)
2. Studying strategies and enhancing learning for middle and high school students
3. Investigating the spacing effect in learning
4. Exploring metamemory and self-monitoring techniques

His lab examines various aspects of memory and cognition, including the benefits of spacing study sessions over time rather than cramming, and the effectiveness of self-quizzing as opposed to re-reading highlighted text.1

Career and Experience

Dr. Maddox has been an Associate Professor at Rhodes College since 2019.3 Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2015 to 2019.3 He has approximately 15 years of experience in research design, data management, and data analysis in higher education.4

Teaching Philosophy

Maddox highly values student engagement and prioritizes one-on-one discussions with students and involving them in research.1 He is known for setting high expectations for his students while providing support to help them achieve those goals.1

Impact on Students

Many of Dr. Maddox's students have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in various fields, including:

• Cognitive psychology
• Neuroscience
• Clinical psychology
• Counseling psychology
• Social work
• Developing effective teaching strategies

His work in the Memory and Cognition Lab has contributed significantly to students' understanding of learning processes and research-based strategies for improving memory.1