Ron Craig, PhD

Dr. Ron Craig joined Edinboro University (now PennWest Edinboro) in 1997 after earning his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Utah, focusing on forensic developmental psychology. He also earned a BA in Psychology from Boise State University in 1991. His research interests are in the areas related to the intersection of psychology & law and developmental psychology, which includes topics like interviewing children, detection of deception in juveniles, and the role of technology in the courtroom. Dr. Craig has published in Sociological Viewpoints, Psychology Crime & Law, Polygraph, Applied Developmental Sciences, and the Journal of Credibility Assessment and Witness Psychology. In addition, Dr. Craig has presented at several regional, national, and international conferences including the American Psychology and Law Society as well as the American Psychology Association. His active undergraduate research program in psychology & law continues to produce numerous presentations and publications with undergraduate collaborators. Dr. Craig serves as the PennWest Edinboro Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence, was also named Edinboro University Advisor of the Year for 2014, and was the 2009 recipient (with University of Utah research group) of the APA’s John E. Reid Memorial Award for distinguished achievement in polygraph research, teaching or writing. Dr. Craig serves on the Millcreek Township School District’s Institutional Review Board and is an active supporter of the performing arts in the community.

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