Dr. Poepsel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from William Jewell College, a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri, and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Arkansas. During his graduate training at the University of Arkansas, Dr. Poepsel was under the mentorship of Dr. David A. Schroeder, a leader in the field of prosocial behavior for over 40 years. Before coming to Daemen, Dr. Poepsel held temporary, one-year Assistant Professor positions at Truman State University and Centenary College of Louisiana.