The Neurobiology of Memory will be the focus as the Bellevue College (BC) and Eastern Washington University (EWU) psychology departments jointly present a public psychology symposium on the BC campus Wednesday.

The free event, which will feature EWU Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Lori Miller, Ph.D., begins at 11:30 a.m. in Bellevue College’s Carlson Theatre (located in the E Building on the south courtyard of the).

Bellevue College’s main campus is located at 3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue, at the intersection of S.E. 28th St. and 148th Ave. S.E.

Dr. Miller’s research has focused on the consequences of head injury in adults and children, including emotional and personality changes and impacts on memory and cognitive functions.

In her Wednesday lecture, she will present an overview of ways in which diseases, chemicals and physical injuries affect memory.

Dr. Miller completed her undergraduate work at the University of Colorado and earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with specialization in Neuropsychology, at Nova Southeastern University.

Her most recent work has included research into the changes in cognitive functions in older adults.

Articles by Dr. Miller have been published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, the Journal of Clinical Psychology, and Rehabilitation Psychology.

For further information about the event, contact Dr. Helen Taylor at htaylor@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2328.

Eastern Washington University and Bellevue College have collaborated since 2003 to provide career advancement opportunities through high-quality baccalaureate degree completion programs on the Bellevue College campus.

The Eastern @ Bellevue College university center offers upper division courses leading to five EWU bachelor’s degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Management major), Bachelor of Arts in Children’s Studies (Early Childhood Education option), Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Social and Behavioral Science, and Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology.

For the past four years, the two institutions have also presented annual public lectures on controversial and timely topics in psychology.