Academic Areas:
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Research, Measurement, and Assessment
- Foundations of Education.
Research Interests:
- Integration of biopsychosocial elements in human experience
- Sustainable community based food systems
Dr. Forbes' current projects open to student participation include: 1) community-based engagement with local food projects, e.g., Opelika Community Garden and Farmers Market, 2) experiential learning for grades 9-12 at a local alternative school, and 3) assessment of physiological foundations of cognition.