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Student Conference Attendance - 2014
Two UNBC Psychology graduate students, Erin Browne and Kimberley Kaseweter, presented their research findings at conferences worldwide in 2014.
Erin Browne & Kimberley Kaseweter
Erin and Kimberley's poster at the Canadian Pain Society, Quebec City, May '14
Erin Browne & Kimberley Kaseweter
Erin's poster at the World Congress of Pain, Buenos Aires, Oct '14
Erin Browne & Kimberley Kaseweter
Kimberley's poster at the World Congress of Pain, Buenos Aires, Oct '14
 
April 2014 - PsycOut '14

A selection of six photos from our annual presentation of student research and proposals.
Erin Browne
Erin Browne
Kimberley Kaseweter
Kimberley Kaseweter
Kaleigh Pelletier
Kaleigh Pelletier
Rebecca Collins
Rebecca Collins
Janna Okynick
Janna Olynick
Alice MacGregor
Alice MacGregor

April 8, 2013: PsycOut '13

In the Department's annual evening of student research, seven undergraduate students and one graduate student presented their research findings or proposals to a group of faculty and fellow students.
Ariel Dimler
Ariel Dimler: Identity Processing and Styles of Passionate Engagement
Michael Moffat
Michael Moffat: Effects of Emotional and Sensorimotor Knowledge in Verbal Semantic Processing
Erin Browne
Erin Browne: Self-Perception of Affect Expression
Ley Fraser
Ley Fraser: Youth Care Workers: The Relationship Between Attachment, Empathy, and Mental Health
Nathan Knol
Nathan Knol: Effects of Emotional Experience in Language Processing During the Stroop Task
Scot Ross
Scot Ross: Facial Judgment: Five Variables of Measurement
Lauren Legere
Lauren Legere: Sense of Self and Body Size
Melissa Simmill
Melissa Simmill: Psychological Impacts on Workers of Forensic Investigations

April 2012 - PsycOut '12
Four Undergraduate students presented their research findings to professors and fellow students.
Jessica Harms-Scratchley
Jessica Harms-Scratchley: Emotions: What Are They?
Hugh CurtisHugh Curtis: Is Embodied Knowledge Consciously Accessible when People Provide Insult Explanations?
Cale Campbell, Ian NewcombeCale Campbell and Ian Newcombe: Grounding Abstract Concepts in Emotional Experiences
Emily WrightEmily Wright: Associations Between University Students' Sources of Funding and Academic Motivation

March 23, 2012 - Faculty vs. Students Soccer '12!
Members of the Psychology Faculty and grad students took on members of the Psychology undergrad students in a fierce match-up. An official score was not lodged (we lost count around 8-1 for the students...), but great fun was shared by all who attended. Thanks to everyone who came out! Stay tuned for next year!

December, 2011 -  Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Ma. de Jesús Laura Aguilera Rodríguez
Congratulations to our most recent successful PhD candidate, with her thesis "Spelling: Processes and Strategies in Print and Computer Formats".
Aguilera and Owen Dr. Aguilera Rodríguez with her thesis supervisor, Dr. Owen.
discussion In discussion with a colleague attending the defense.
full panel Dr. Aguilera Rodríguez presents her dissertation to the examining committee.

October, 2011 - Fund Raising for Breast Cancer Research
Dr. Paul SiakalukIn the fall term of 2011, the Psyc 101 students undertook a project to raise money for breast cancer research under the "Put on your Pink Bra" campaign. The exchange for their efforts, in addition to the donation to a valuable cause, was a memorable clothing choice by their professor, Dr. Paul Siakaluk, for one class.

May 28, 2010 - Convocation
A cool sunny day welcomed the graduands of 2010 as they gathered for the CASHS group photo between ceremonies in the triple set. A few psychology graduates can be found in the crowd, in addition to those who gathered afterwards for a department shot. Congratulations and good luck to all!
CASHS Graduating Class of 2010
Our newest PhD, Dr. Joan Ross, stands at the top of the crowd.
 

 
April 2010 - PsycOut '10
Eight Graduate, Undergraduate Honours, and Undergraduate Independent Study students presented their research findings and proposals to professors and fellow students. The night was a great chance for us all to learn more about each others' research, and for the students to gain extra experience with presentations (and questions!) in front of a live audience.

Back, L-R: Alix Jean, Christine Kennedy, Erin Browne
Front, L-R: Lindsey Kermer, Todd Pryor, Sean Hogan, Sarah Pickett
Rebecca Bruser: The Link Between Identity Processing Style and Compassionate Love: Are Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Key Components?
Sean Hogan: Identity Styles and Resilience: The Role of Narcissism
Todd Pryor: Associations Between Identity Processing Styles and Spirituality: A Comparison of Meditators and Non-Meditators
Alix Jean: The Smile of Pain
Sarah Pickett: Insult Processing and Embodiment Effects
Erin Browne: Infant Perceptions of Facial Expressions of Emotion
Lindsey Kermer: Perception and Risk-Taking Behaviours in Children
Christine Kennedy: Knowledge Translation