Peter Frost

Professor of Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Dr. Peter Frost is Professor of Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University. Dr. Frost teaches psychology courses and conducts research in collaboration with undergraduate students. He teaches Cognitive Psychology, Biopsychology, Research II: Scientific Investigations and Forensic Psychology.

His current research covers such topics as the lingering effects of using smartphones on cognition and the effects of virtual reality on learning and engagement.  These collaborations have resulted in recent publications and conference presentations with students as authors. His research has been featured in the media, including the New York Times, USA Today, New Hampshire Chronicle, and The New Hampshire Union Leader.

Dr. Frost received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Framingham State University. He earned his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience from Baylor University.

Dr. Frost is a past president of New England Psychological Association (NEPA) and he brings his students to present research at the NEPA conference each year.