Department of Neuroscience
Dr. Rachel Keller
Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Faculty profile
About Dr. Rachel Keller
Rachel Keller teaches Human Anatomy and Physiology and Cognitive Psychology and Neurocognition. Her research examines neural mechanisms underlying working memory, sensory processing, and human cognition. She trains undergraduates in behavioral testing protocols and physiological measurement techniques.
Dr. Rachel Keller is a member of the Department of Neuroscience in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Human neuroanatomy
- Memory and sensory processing
- Behavioral research methods
Contact
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 236
- Building
- Meridian Science Center
Fall 2026 office hours
- Tuesday & Friday, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
In person, Meridian Science Center 236 - Thursday, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| PSYC 205 | Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences | 4 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| PSYC 310 | Cognitive Psychology and Neurocognition | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| PSYC 335 | Cognitive Science and Human-AI Interaction | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.