Welcome to the "Everything Lab"!
Home of the
Evolutionary Developmental Psychology
Research Groups at Florida Gulf Coast University
Research Interests
Krystal D. Mize is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Florida Gulf Coast University. As an evolutionary developmental psychologist, Dr. Mize considers the role of evolutionary and developmental forces on the social brain. She primarily studies social relationships and emotions but her past research has spanned the lifespan—from womb to tomb. Dr. Mize has publications on infant and child emotional development, touch and mindfulness interventions, and intimate partner homicide.
Because of the broad and diverse range of topics that are studied by Dr. Mize, her Research Assistants affectionately refer to the lab as "The Everything Lab".
Research Groups
The Everything Lab is comprised of two complementary research groups exploring the many ways brain, behavior, relationships, and evolution shape our experiences across the lifespan. Working in two research groups, we create opportunities for children and adults to contribute to the exciting world of behavioral science.
Brain & Behavior Research Group
Explores brain, behavior, and experiential phenomena through research spanning neuroscience and neurocognition. Some of the group's research focuses include posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) syndrome, neuroplastogen-related experiences, transcendent experiences, EEG, and other biological measures.
Beyond research, our PCA program is committed to community engagement and education. Dr. Mize has formed a virtual support group for individuals living with PCA and their care partners. We offer educational outreach presentations to increase awareness and understanding of this rare neurological syndrome among families, students, professionals, and the broader community.
Learn More About PCA Support and Outreach:
- Visit the Through the Eyes of Dr. Mize informational website
- Sign up to be added to the support group waitlist
Evolutionary Social Behavior Research Group
Investigates social and emotional behavior through evolutionary and developmental perspectives, including jealousy, aggression, relationships, family dynamics, parental investment, individual differences, and neurodivergence.
This team frequently collaborates with other laboratories studying related topics. Our current collaborators include:
- The WAVES Emotion Lab at Florida Atlantic University
- The Bonding & Beyond Lab at Florida Gulf Coast University
Click below to learn more about our research projects!
Join the Research Team
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior, encompassing diverse perspectives and levels of analysis. At the Everything Lab, students have opportunities to engage in this diversity through work with our Brain & Behavior and Evolutionary Social Behavior Research Groups. Our projects span developmental psychology, social psychology, neuroscience, behavioral science, and related fields. Research Assistants have opportunities to explore research questions from multiple perspectives while developing hands-on research skills.
Interested in exploring the exciting world of behavioral science research? Visit the Research Assistants page to learn more about joining The Everything Lab.
To Learn More or to Schedule a Visit, Contact the Research Team!
- Email: MizeLab@fgcu.edu
- Lab Telephone: (239) 590-7349
- Or complete our Research Interest Survey on Qualtrics.
