Charles J. Vella, PhD
Consultant, Neuropsychology, Genealogy,
Hominin Evolution, Pumpkin Carving
2021 Vella Family Pumpkins are available
2021 Vella Family Pumpkins
This site is a compilation of my current activities and interests.
Resume
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I am available, on a free, volunteer basis, for lectures on all the subjects listed below in Public Speaking or Neuropsychology Seminar pages.
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Charles J. Vella, PhD
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Public Speaking
Lectures given to the Public (Downloadable):
Public Lecture Schedule 2010-Present
Click on above to see lecture topics from 2010- 2019
Downloadable Public Lectures 2021
Downloadable lectures (Brain Fitness, Depression, Memory, etc.)
2016 OLLI: Understanding the Human Brain course
2018 OLLI: Understanding Human Evolution - Early Hominins
2019-2022 OLLI: Understanding Human Evolution - Genus
Homo
Genealogy
Houghton Genealogy
Haven Genealogy
Uran Genealogy
Morgan Genealogy
Vella Genealogy
Maltese Immigration to San Francisco Bay Area
Neuropsychology
Neuropsychology Seminars
(By permission only: Contact Dr. Vella)
Downloadable Neuropsychology Measures:
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Neuropsyology Tests
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Neuropsychology Websites
History of Neuropsychology Reading List
Neuropsychology Reference Library
Best Psychology related Iphone/Ipad apps (by Sylvain Roy, Ph.D)
Human Evolution
I am a docent at the California Academy of Science
Glossary of Paleontological Terms
Human Odyssey 2017
A Brief Biographical & Historical Review of Paleoanthropology Part I
A Brief Biographical & Historical Review of Paleoanthropology Part II
A Brief Biographical & Historical Review of Paleoanthropology Part III
Mind's Big Bang: Evolution of the Human Brain, 2016
What's new in hominid evolution 2015- 1
What's new in hominid evolution 2015- 2
Homo naledi
2016
Homo Floresiensis 2016
Hominid Evolution Bibliography
Hominid Table (List of all known Hominid species)
Hominid Type Specimen Journal Articles List
Best Hominid Evolution Websites
Human Odyssey exhibit, California Academy of Science, San Francisco
Hominid Display Photos taken at AMNH, NMNH, Santa Barbara Museum of Man, 2012 Trips
Smithsonian, American Museum of Natural History, Spitzer Hall of Human Evolution
American Museum of Natural History, New York, Hall of Human Origins, 2012
Minerals
Minerals of National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC and
American Museum of Natural History in NYC, NY, 2012
Minerals of Field Museum, Chicago, IL, 2014
My Mineral Collection (under construction)
A History of the Psychiatry Department of Kaiser Hospital San Francisco, 1954-2009
A Brief History of the Psychiatry Dept, Kaiser Hospital, San Francisco
Films
I am a major film addict. Below is a list of what I consider the greatest films of all time.
My List of Best Films
Pumpkins at Halloween
2021 Halloween Pumpkins
YouTube: Vella Family Pumpkins, 2021
2020 Halloween Pumpkins
YouTube: Vella Family Pumpkins, 2020
2019 Halloween Pumpkins
YouTube: Vella Family Pumpkins, 2019
2018 Halloween Pumpkins
YouTube: Vella Family Pumpkins, 2018
2017 Halloween Pumpkins
YouTube: Vella Family Pumpkins, 2017
2016 Halloween Pumpkins
YouTube: Vella Family Pumpkins, 2016
2015 Halloween Pumpkins
YouTube: Vella Family Pumpkins, 2015
2014 Halloween Pumpkins:
YouTube: Vella Family Halloween Pumpkins, 2014
2013 Halloween Pumpkins:
YouTube: Vella Family Halloweeen Pumpkins, 2013
2012 Halloween Pumpkins:
YouTube: Vella Family Halloween Pumpkins, 2012
2011 Halloween Pumpkins:
YouTube: Vella Family Halloween Pumpkins, 2011
2010 Halloween Pumpkins:
YouTube: Vella Family Halloween Pumpkins, 2010
2009 Halloween Pumpkins:
YouTube: Vella Family Halloween Pumpkins, 2009
2008 Halloween Pumpkins:
YouTube: Vella Family Halloween Pumpkins, 2008
2007 Halloween Pumpkins:
YouTube: Vella Family Halloween Pumpkins, 2007
2006 Halloween Pumpkins:
YouTube: Vella Family Halloween Pumpkins, 2006
2005 Halloween Pumpkins:
YouTube: Vella Family Halloween Pumpkins, 2005
270 Different Pumpkins We Have Done, 2002-2015 (Under construction)
Travels
Malta, 2005
Italy - Florence & Room, 2005
Oaxaca, Mexico 2009
Egypt and Jordan Nov. 2010 Pictures
Washington, DC 2012
New York City 2012
Alaska 2013
Canada 2014
Chicago 2014
Field Museum, Chicago, 2014
Utah and Grand Canyon 2015
China 2016
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