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Spring 2008 Psychology Colloquium Series
Purpose of the Talk Series
The purpose of this interdisciplinary Colloquium Series is threefold: (1) to provide students with a forum in which to learn more about the different types of research that are being conducted by Faculty and graduate students here at UTC (e.g., basic vs. applied, field vs. lab, qualitative vs. quantitative, etc.); (2) to provide students with a forum in which to learn more about how research informs teaching; and (3) to provide students with a forum in which to learn more about opportunities to participate in research here at UTC. As such, a variety of informative presentations will occur throughout the semester.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the coordinator of the talks, Dr. Lisa Cothran at Lisa-Cothran@utc.edu
Spring 2008 Schedule*
Date: Wednesday; 2-20-8; 3:00 PM; UC Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Ann E. Holmes, UTC Dept of Physics Geology & Astronomy
Topic/Title: “Extracting Information about Sea-Level Change from Ancient Rocks”
Date: Tuesday; 3-4-8; 3:00 PM; UC Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Richard Metzger, UTC Dept. of Psychology
Topic/Title: “The current concern over informed consent for individuals with limited capacity and the assent of children to clinical trials”
Date: Thursday; 3-27-8; 3:00 PM; UC Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Cindy Bergeman, Psychology Department Chair, University of Notre Dame
Topic/Title: “Why we are who we are: Genetic & Environmental Influences on Behavior”
Date: Thursday; 4-3-8; 3:00 PM; UC Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Livingston, Director of African American Psychological Well-being Project, North Carolina Central University
Topic/Title: “Addressing Health Disparities among African Americans: A Multi-disciplined Approach for Community Research, Education, Advocacy, and Action”
Date: Wednesday; 4-9-8; 3:00 PM; UC Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. David Levine, UTC Department of Physical Therapy
Topic/Title: “Three-dimensional Capture of Human Movement: Baseball, Britney, Men In Black, The Backstreet Boys, and Back Pain”
*please note that any changes to this schedule will be posted as soon as possible
Summer Research Opportunities
Many summer research opportunities are available around the country, and though some dates have past, there are still several programs that are still accepting applications, e.g. Western Kentucky. Most program provide housing and a stipend (usually $2000 or more), though you usually have to pay for the travel. Take a look at the below link to the National Science Foundation site where there are links of interest - Psychology is in Social and Behavioral Sciences
National Science Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Congratulations TPA Winners!
UTC Psychology Students Win Statewide Research Awards
UTC Psychology students recently competed successfully in a statewide research competition at the annual meeting in Nashville of the Tennessee Psychological Association (TPA). Three undergraduate posters from UTC were accepted for presentation. One received the first place award, and another finished third.
Andrew Holt and Matthew D. Johnson presented the first-place winning entry. Their poster was entitled “Smells like Brain Damage: The Effects of Concussions on Olfaction” Dr. Nicky Ozbek served as the faculty advisor for this project.
Third place went to UTC students Nicole Cranley, Justin Kropp, and Justin Sullivan for their study, “Susceptibility to Misidentifying a Familiar Bystander from a Lineup: When Younger is Better.” Dr. David Ross was their faculty advisor with an assist from Dr. Richard Metzger.
Shayla L. Thomas, president of the UTC chapter of the Psi Chi national psychology honorary society, also presented her research. Her poster was entitled “B.E. Aggressive: Rap Music's Effect on Behavioral and Emotional Aggression.” Dr. Lisa Cothran was Shayla’s faculty sponsor.
In its 53rd year, TPA monitors state mental health legislation, provides continuing education activities for psychologists across the state, and promotes the profession of psychology with emphasis on research, education, and practice.
Please enjoy the pictures below from the event:
(from left to right) Justin Sullivan, Justin Kropp, and Nicole Cranley
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| Andrew Holt explaing his presentation to a guest. | Shayla Thomas |
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