Students in the Department of Psychology Recognized for Research
04/17/2025
By Jamie Trottier
At this year’s 28th annual Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium, both undergraduate and graduate psychology students were recognized for their exceptional research contributions.
The event, which celebrates student innovation across all disciplines, saw several psychology students earning top honors for their innovative work. From groundbreaking studies on injury prevention to cutting-edge research in cognitive development, these students demonstrated not only academic excellence but also a commitment to addressing real-world issues through psychological science.
Congratulations to our winners!
Oral Presentations
Undergraduate Winner
Team: Jesus Santiago & Alejandro Bonilla, Psychology
Project Title: Using Music Video Storytelling to Prevent Dog Bite Injuries in Young Children
Faculty Advisor: Elissa Johnson-Green and Jiabin Shen
Graduate Winner
Alexandria Winstead, Applied Psychology and Prevention Science
Project Title: Who do they trust to tell? Age-related trends in child sexual abuse disclosure patterns
Faculty Advisor: Stephanie Block and Yan Wang
Poster Presentations
Undergraduate Winner
Ian Plourde, Psychology
Project Title: Operant Laboratory Teaching Tools: A Review of CyberRat, Sniffy the Virtual Rat, and PORTL
Faculty Advisor: Anita Li