1. Lori Ingram Furbush, Ph.D.
45 Pine Lake Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-8948 Cell: (770) 380-2970
lifurbush@outlook.com; lori.furbush@ung.edu
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
• Curriculum development
• Educational course management, delivery, and assessment
• Student motivation and support
• Research design
• Data analysis using SPSS
• Creation and presentation of scientific reports
• Project management
WORK HISTORY
EDUCATION SECTOR
2013- University of North Georgia; Dahlonega, GA
Present Lecturer in Psychology. Courses taught: Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Psychological
Science, Human Growth & Development, Theories of Personality & Individual Differences, and Health
Psychology.
2010-2013 Georgia Gwinnett College; Lawrenceville, GA
Part-time instructor of psychology. Taught Introduction to Psychology.
2001-2009 University of North Georgia; Dahlonega, GA and Gainesville, GA
Adjunct professor of psychology. Taught Introduction to Psychology, Human Growth &
Development, Advanced Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, Social Psychology.
RESEARCH SECTOR
1997-1999 Atlanta VAMC, Rehab R&D; Decatur, Georgia
Health Science Specialist, GS-11
Managed a 3-site study on dementia and sensory loss; created a common data set of
measures in geriatric rehabilitation, submitted grants (co-investigator on two grants), served as statistical
and methodological consultant at the Rehab Center, and managed and analyzed 12 different data sets
using SPSS.
1995 -1996 University of Georgia; Athens, Georgia
University-wide research assistantship in gerontology. Collecting data in research in gerontology,
coordinated an interview study on caregiving styles and elder abuse, analyzed data in SPSS, and
presented results at conferences.
1995 University of Georgia; Athens, Georgia
Research assistantship. Created database and analyzed data with SPSS for breast cancer grant.
University of Georgia; Athens, Georgia
Project Coordinator, Caregiving Styles study (under direction of Gail Williamson and Steve Miller).
Interviewed research participants, created databases, and analyzed data using SPSS.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. 1997, Summa cum laude GPA: 4.0
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2. University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
Psychology with concentration in Social and Developmental Psychology
Gerontology Certificate (1996)
M.S. 1994, Summa cum laude GPA: 4.0
University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
Social Psychology
B.S. 1991, Summa cum laude GPA: 3.99
North Georgia College, Dahlonega, GA 30597
Major in Psychology, minor in English
Certificate Clinical Research Program August 2013
Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, GA
COMPUTER/SOFTWARE SKILLS
SPSS
MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Blackboard, WebCT, D2L, ANGEL
Qualtrics
HONORS/AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS
SGA Teaching Award, North Georgia College & State University, 2007, 2008
Martha Jo Walker Award for research, University of Georgia, 1995
University-wide research assistantship, University of Georgia, 1993-94, 1995-96
Outstanding Student in Psychology, 1991, North Georgia College
Who’s Who Among Colleges and Universities, North Georgia College
Member of Phi Kappa Phi and Psi Chi, North Georgia College
Member of American Psychological Association (APA)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
McDonald, P.J., & Furbush, L.I. (2011, July 26). Taking different steps: An alternative to the 12-step model. Addiction
Professional, www.addictionpro.com.
Boyette, L.W., Lloyd, A., Boyette, J.E., Watkins, E., Furbush, L.I., & Dunbar, S. (2002). Personal characteristics
that influence exercise behavior of older adults. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
(39), 95-104.
Ingram, L.A., & Williamson, G.M. (1997). Psychiatric issues in older adults: An edited textbook. Contemporary
Psychology (42), 996-997.
Williamson, G.M., Jones, D.J., & Ingram, L.A. (1997). Medical and psychosocial predictors of breast cancer
treatment decisions. Chapter in D.C. Park, R.W. Morrell, & K. Shifren (Eds.), Processing of medical
information in aging patients: Cognitive and human factors perspective. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
Ingram, L.A. (1996). Families in society: Current research and future trends. Contemporary Psychology (41), 466.
Whisenhunt, C.R., Ingram, L.A., & Williamson, G.M. (1997). The path to good health: Suggestions for becoming a fit
person. Contemporary Psychology (42), 55-56.
Ingram, L.A., & Williamson, G.M. (1995). Type A and heart disease: Past, present, and future.
Contemporary Psychology (40), 272.
Boylan, L.T., Furbush, L., & McDonald, P.J. (March, 2003). Personality type matching in long-term relationships. Poster
session presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.
Connell, B.R., McConnell, E.S., Mancil, G., Furbush, L.I., Gantz, F., Mancil, R., Folsom, L., Randa, B. (March,
1999). Reducing exiting behavior among nursing home residents who wander. Paper presented at the
45th
Annual American Society on Aging Conference, Orlando, FL.
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3. Connell, B.R., McConnell, E.S., Mancil, G., Gutmann, C., Furbush, L.I., Gantz, F., Mancil, R., Folsom, L.,
Randa, B. (November, 1999). Functioning and behavor in NH residents with dementia and vision loss.
Paper presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America conference, San
Francisco, CA.
Ingram, L.A., & Williamson, G.M. (November, 1997). Activity restriction and depression in caregiver-care
recipient spousal pairs. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) conference,
Cincinnati, OH.
Ingram, L.A., & Williamson, G.M. (March, 1996). Factors involved in women’s treatment decisions for breast
cancer. Paper presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) conference, Norfolk,
VA.
McDonald, P.J., & Ingram, L.A. (March, 1996). Playing hard-to-get and desirability as a romantic partner: A
new operationalization. Poster presented at the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA)
conference, Norfolk, VA.
Adams, L.B., Williamson, G.M., & Ingram, L.A. (May, 1995). Quality of care in caregiving to elders: Preliminary
results from a study in progress. Poster presentation at the 6th Annual Student Convention in
Gerontology and Geriatrics, The University of Georgia.
Ingram, L.A., Williamson, G.M., & Schulz, R. (November, 1994). Psychological factors in limb amputation.
Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) conference in Atlanta, GA.
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