He received his BS in psychology from Saint Vincent College and his MA and PhD in experimental psychology from Bowling Green State University (OH). He teaches introduction to psychology for psychology majors, introduction to psychology, research methods in psychology and laboratory, cognitive psychology, honors seminar in cognitive psychology, and learning. Dr. Rivardo routinely involves 2-4 students in his research projects. Since joining the faculty in 1999, Dr. Rivardo has served as the faculty advisor for the Psi Chi chapter and the psychology club. He has chaired the Institutional Review Board since 2000.