Psychological Science

Author: ngoebel

  • Save the Date: Psychological Science Research Symposium

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  • Skylar Schulz ’10, Psychological Science Alumn, Shares Insights for Undergrad Gusties

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    ngoebel

    Last year, Gustavus Psychological Science alum, Skylar Schulz ’10 was awarded the Edith Mueller Endowed Fund for Graduate Education in the Tucker Center at the University of Minnesota. We are delighted to have Schulz share insights and tips for undergrad Psychological Science Gusties with major Tara Hoverstad ’16. Tara: What advice would you give to PSY…

  • Nobel Conference 51: Synopsis by Travis Sigafoos ’16

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    ngoebel

    My first experience with the Nobel Conference was during a campus visit as a senior in high school. I recall entering Lund Forum excited to hear Dr. Paul Glimcher delve into the intricacies of decision-making at Nobel Conference 47, The Brain and Being Human. Meanwhile, I was in the midst of deciding which college to…

  • Minnesota Symposium on Child Psychology

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    ngoebel

    Delighted to receive an invitation to the Minnesota Symposium on Child Psychology from Gustavus alum Jacob Anderson ’02, a Psychological Science major and currently a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development. The event is October 23-24, 2015 and is free to attend. Click here for more information.

  • Allison Birnschein ’17 Conducts Dementia Research at University of Iowa

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    ngoebel

      Full of opportunities to develop my research skills, the ten weeks I spent at the University of Iowa this past summer with professional researchers, clinicians, medical students, graduate students, and undergraduate students were invaluable to say the least. Enrolled in an interdisciplinary undergraduate research program, I was matched with mentor, Dr. Natalie Denburg, a…

  • Lili Rothschild ’17 Research on mTBI Relationships to Anxiety and Mood

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    ngoebel

      During summer 2015, I worked with Dr. Art Maerlender at University of Nebraska- Lincoln. I was a member of the Minority Health Disparities Program as part of the Summer Research Program at UNL with 11 other students from universities around the US. With Dr. Maerlender, I worked on a systematic review of literature concerning…

  • 2015 Braatz Summer Research Recipient

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    ngoebel

    Last spring, I applied for the Braatz summer research opportunity, and was so fortunate to have received it. This past summer has been an amazing one for learning more about research in psychology, realizing my personal interests in research, and having fun while doing it! What I did this summer is working alongside Professor Patricia…

  • Presidential Faculty-Student Collaboration Grant Report

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    ngoebel

    This past summer, Dr. Lauren Hecht (Psychological Science) and Psychological Science Honors major Matt Broschard (‘16) received a 2015-16 Presidential Faculty-Student Collaboration Grant for their project: Building an Olfactometer to Determine Neural Mechanisms of Attention. These grants allow faculty and students to collaborate on research and are supported by The John S. Kendall Center for…

  • Welcome to the 2015-16 Academic Year!

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    ngoebel

      Welcome Back Gusties! This photo of our Gustie Greeters exemplifies the excitement in seeing new and familiar faces back on campus. Psychological Science is thrilled to have its halls bustling with returning students and delighted to see new students in our area. Cheers to a fabulous 2015-16 academic year!    

  • Psychological Science Students and Faculty at New York APS Conference

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    ngoebel

                      This May, professors Marie Walker, Mark Kruger and Dick Martin presented at the Association for Psychological Science conference in New York along with students Carrie Boike ’15, Jordan Gette ’16 and Ashley Ziegenhagen ’16. It was a fast and productive trip that included presenting research, listening…