Paul Eugene Moon

Lecturer, Behavioral and Brain Sciences Program

Dr. Moon joined UGA's Department of Psychology in the fall of 2024 as a limited-term lecturer and has been a full-time lecturer since the fall of 2025. Previously, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor at Emory University for the 2023-2024 academic year after completing his PhD at Emory University in the summer of 2023. Dr. Moon began teaching college courses as a graduate student in the summer of 2019 and primarily teaches courses related to neuroscience, sensation and perception, and general psychology. He also has a background in comparative psychology and has interests in interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, bridging the gaps between the sciences and the arts.

Dr. Moon and his wife welcomed their first child, Oscar, in September of 2024, whom they added to their household of two cats and a dog. Dr. Moon is a very proud UGA alum who enjoys playing sports, running, playing video games, cooking, spending time with family and friends, exploring Athens, and would describe himself as a, "generally excitable human," with many, varied interests. GO DAWGS!

 

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Psychology - University of Georgia - Class of 2010

Master of Arts in Psychology - Wake Forest University - Class of 2013

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Emory University - Class of 2023

Of note:

Three-Minute Thesis Competition - Emory University - 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shYEgJcSP_o 

Franklin Alumna Dominique Holloman Returns to Campus

Franklin alumna Dominique Holloman (BS ’01, AB ’01, MED ’04, JD ’04) returned to UGA to speak to students of PSYC 3030: Preparing for a Career in Psychology. Holloman began her education at UGA at the age of 17 and graduated with her four degrees by 2004.

Holloman shared invaluable advice with students as they begin to navigate their careers in psychology-related fields. Having a career experience across multiple industries, she encouraged students to embrace all their interests personally and professionally.

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