Journal SARMAC

The Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition

The Society was founded in 1994 at the Third Practical Aspects of Memory Conference held at the University of Maryland. The purpose of the Society is to enhance collaboration and co-operation between basic and applied researchers in memory and cognition.


History of Applied Cognitive Psychology.

The rich history of Applied Cognitive Psychology has been articulated in two recent papers,
1. Hoffman, R. R. & Deffenbacher, K.A. (1992). A brief history of applied cognitive psychology. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 6, 1-48.

2. Pezdek, K., Deffenbacher, K. A., Lam, S., & Hoffman, R. R. (2006). Cognitive Psychology: Applications and Careers. In S. Donaldson, D. Berger, & K. Pezdek (Eds.), Applied psychology: New frontiers and rewarding careers. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Executive Director


  Mike Toglia
SARMAC Executive Director
SUNY Cortland


  Maryanne Garry
President of Governing Board


  Christian Meissner
Secretary-Treasurer

The Governing Board
Administrative Assistant - Cathy Toglia

Technical Advisor - Dale Pember


Standing Committees

Membership Committee
Press Officer

The Bylaws

Click here to view the bylaws of the Society.

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