Reside with spouse Bob and cat Seis (so named because we got her on 06/06/06). Yeah, I know 6 is the sign of the devil; and yes, she is.

Have created a hybrid research methods course for the social and behavioral sciences. I would love to see it go somewhere.

Leisure acitivites are hiking, collecting and identifying wild mushrooms (check out the club at http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/sommerr/dms/), sailing, moving on cross-country skis or snowshoes, travel and making quick sketches (Brazil, Central Europe, Spain, Mexico).