Tree with branches on one side and a brain on the other

Motivated Memory and Successful Aging Lab at WCU

Science Weekly Podcast

Science Weekly Podcast

Our research was recently featured on The Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast! Dr. Whatley is interviewed, along with Dr. Matthias Gruber. Listen here: https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2025/sep/04/is-curiosity-the-key-to-ageing-well-podcast 
Research featured in the news

Research featured in the news

Dr. Whatley’s research on state and trait curiosity across the adult lifespan has been featured in the news. Read the stories below. New York Post Forbes The Times​ UCLA Newsroom Release
Ryan Springs presents research at SEPA

Ryan Springs presents research at SEPA

Ryan Springs presented his research on Metacognitive Associations with Curiosity Across the Adult Lifespan at the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) annual meeting in April 2025. Congratulations, Ryan!