Psychology Program Research
University of the Sciences' psychology programs combine scientific theory with research practices, so that you can apply what you are learning well before graduation. Because of our smaller student population, we offer many opportunities to do primary investigative research early in your undergraduate program, research that leads to publications and presentations at national meetings. Faculty will encourage these efforts and work closely with you on your projects.
Student researchers
- Gain valuable experience in laboratory techniques, research conduct and analysis.
- Collaborate with faculty and classmates in class, in the lab and in the field.
- Work with commonly used instrumentation and techniques.
Research by students
- Is ideal preparation for you to continue your education in master’s and doctoral programs
- Helps develop the skill set of a working scientist while still within the nurturing University environment.
- Imparts the tools necessary to identify problems and create solutions that will help later in your educational and professional careers.
Recent National Presentations by Student Researchers
- Plaksin J (undergraduate), Vaswami D (graduate), Moelter ST (faculty), et al. (May 2011). Catechol-O-methyl transferase Val158Met polymorphism, executive function, and impulsivity in Parkinson’s disease. Poster session presented at the 23rd annual Association for Psychological Science Convention, Washington, D.C.Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
- Plaksin J (undergraduate), Stetsko, M (undergraduate), & McGovern M (undergraduate) (May 2010). Analysis of the relationship between humor type and affect. Poster session presented at the 22nd annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
- Akinyi, C (undergraduate), Schmoyer, C (undergraduate), & Moelter, ST (faculty) (May 2010). Exposure to natural environments may not improve attention and mood. Poster session presented at the 22nd annual conference of the Association for Psychological Science, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
- Gallo, A, Haun, GT, & Turner, R. M. (2009, May). Assessing the Initial Impact of Self-Reflection Strategies on Mood. Poster session presented at the 21st annual Association for Psychological Sciences Convention, San Francisco, CA.
For more information about specific research projects and publications within the psychology programs, see the University research site and departmental faculty pages. Also, click here for information about participation in psychology research studies.