Artificial intelligence is changing the way we learn, work, communicate, and interact with the world around us—but what can psychology teach us about navigating these changes?

In the first installment of our new Faculty Focus series, host Samantha Miko sits down with Dr. Randi Spiker, Assistant Professor in Marywood University’s Psychology and Counseling Department, to explore technology through the lens of human behavior and development.

Dr. Spiker’s research examines how technology—including generative AI—affects human development, health, and well-being, with a particular focus on adolescents and emerging adults. Her work also explores digital safety, technology-facilitated violence, and the ways our increasingly digital world shapes our experiences and relationships.

In this episode, Dr. Spiker discusses her journey into dev ...