Matthew P. Normand, Ph.D, BCBA-D, will present “Nature via Nurture: You were Born to be Made” as part of FSU Panama City’s Distinguished Lecture Series 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at FSU Panama City’s Holley Lecture Hall.

Normand is an associate professor in the department of psychology at the University of the Pacific. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Western New England College, his Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University, and his Master of Science and Ph.D. in Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences from Florida State University.

His primary scientific interests are the application of basic behavioral principles to problems of social significance (including obesity and community health issues), verbal behavior and the philosophy of science.

The event is free and open to the public.