Maggie Sas, Ph.D.

Maggie Sas

Assistant Professor, Psychological Science
Email: sasm@mtmary.edu
Phone: (414) 930-3164
Office: Fidelis Hall 329

Education:

  • University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
  • University of Nevada-Las Vegas, M.S. in Educational Psychology
  • University of Nevada-Las Vegas, B.S. in Hotel Administration

Courses Taught:

Introductory Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychological Testing and Assessment, Personality Theory and Assessment, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Family Relations/Dynamics, Research Methods, Statistics, Resource Management

Presentations & Publications:

Sas, M., Steinwedel, C., & Wagner, S. (2018). Caregivers and healthcare hospitality houses: barriers, beliefs and benefits, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 110 (4), 27-34.

Sas, M., Bendixen, L., Crippen, K. & Saddler, S. (2017) Online Collaborative Misconception Mapping (CMM) strategy improved health science students’ understanding of basic statistical concepts. Journal of College Science Teaching, 46(6), 88-99

Sas, M., Moy, A., Miller, J., & Gaines, D. (2017). Child life specialists aim to reduce worry and increase social and emotional wellbeing of pediatric patients and their families in the hospital setting. Illinois Council on Family Relations Conference, Families in the Environment, Bloomington, IL.

Research Interests:

  • Self-regulation
  • Success Skills
  • Relationships
  • Wellbeing Throughout the Lifespan

About me:

My life goal is to help enhance the emotional, physical and spiritual health of families and individuals as I research tools to do so. I often turn to humor and TV shows to demonstrate ideas; my favorites are Elf and the animated film Home. I have been known to dress up as a dinosaur to cheer up children stuck at home during the lockdown, and as a shark to encourage hydration at summer camps. I enjoy walks when the temperature is under 72, and have tried goat yoga and bungee workouts. I also chant, write faith-based articles, and spend time connecting with and learning from the elderly. Come to my office to grab a "fidget edamame" and brainstorm in the calmness!

 

 

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