Developing Research Skills in EEG and a Pilot Study on Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Abstract

I have been on faculty at CI for 14 years, and this was my first sabbatical leave. The objective for this leave was to allow me to receive hands-on training in using the electroencephalography (EEG) technology that was needed for data collection for a pilot study and future studies. Obtaining training in EEG was not otherwise possible through my normal workload assignments. The leave was particularly valuable in providing me with enhanced opportunities to increase mastery in using an EEG test and developing an EEG experimental paradigm. The acquired set of skills was needed to start data collection for a pilot study in a timely manner. This sabbatical project also assisted in my ability to advance in my scholarly work and improve my teaching effectiveness.