Steven R. Wininger Western Kentucky University, USA

Steven (Steve) R. Wininger, Ph.D., is a professor of Psychology in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Western Kentucky University (WKU). He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a sport psychology major from Florida State University. He also holds an M.A. in applied experimental psychology and a bachelor’s degree in both psychology and philosophy. Steve has taught over a dozen different college courses over the last 30 years, focusing on educational psychology, motivation, sport psychology, and statistics for the last 10 years. Steve has published several book chapters and over 30 peer-reviewed articles. He has also presented over 150 conference presentations. He maintains an active research lab and enjoys mentoring students in the research process. He has supervised hundreds of student independent studies, theses, specialist projects, and dissertations. He feels blessed to have found a career in academia where he can pursue his passion for learning, teaching, and mentoring students. Steve was a student of Dr. Tuckman, having him as a professor for several classes and as a member of his dissertation committee.