The BEACH Lab at UNC - Wilmington is led by Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Nora E. Noel.  The laboratory research focus is the examination of alcohol and caffeine use as related to social and cognitive behaviors.  We are also studying health related issues, such as racial disparities in cancer treatment.

Our laboratory is located in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building, on the UNCW Campus.  Research facilities include a technologically equipped experimental room, observation room, and graduate student offices.

RECENT BEACHLAB AWARDS AND HONORS:

Dr. Nora Noel was awarded the Graduate Mentor of the Year Award for UNCW's 2006 - 2007 Academic year. Congratulations Dr. Noel!

Jason Black was awarded a scholarship from the North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse. Congratulations Jason!

Cedric Turner was awarded a position with UNCW's Collaboration for Assault Response and Education. Congratulations Cedric!

Patrick Jones and Nina Hayhurst were awarded their Master's degrees in Psychology (SATP) in the December, 2008 UNCW graduation.  Congrats, Pat and Nina!

David Pinsky and Sharon Radomski were awarded their Master's degrees in Psychology (General) at the UNCW May, 2009, graduation ceremony.  Great job, David and Sharon!