I mentor, collaborate with, and supervise a number of undergraduate Psychology majors towards producing quality research projects using both quantitative and qualitative methods. For a list of presentations and publications featuring undergraduate student co-authors and collaborators, see the Publications & Presentations tab of the main menu.
Former Research Assistants and Senior Thesis Advisees with Select Accomplishments
Kelly Bjordhal (2015, Research), Man Enough To Ask: Homohysteria and Attitudes Towards Help Seeking. Graduate student in Masters of Social Work, Portand State University, Vice President of the Psi Chi Honors Society, President of Rainbow Co.
Kayla Casey (2016, Research), Minority Students’ Attitudes towards Seeking Mental Health Services on Campus.
Samantha Cruz (2014, Research), Student Predictors of Diversity Program Involvement and Associations with Campus Climate. Graduate student in Counseling Psychology, ASU; 2013 PRISM Summer Research Award, Mamie Phipps Research Award (2013, Psi Chi), Division 52 3rd Place & Honorable Mention (2013, WPA), Regional Psi Chi Poster (2013, WPA)
Ashley Eddy (2016; Practicum, Research). Understanding Law Enforcement Policies and Practices while Examining Influences on Officer Well-being. Practicum at Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Tyler Gilmore (2016; Practicum), Creating a Restorative Space for Children at Inukai Boys & Girls Club.
Kamas Harmon (2016; Practicum), Understanding Risk Factors for Suicide Among Veterans: Involvement with Veterans in Action.
Colleen Hunter (2014, Research), The Effects of Sexist Content in Video Games on Gender-related Attitudes. MA student at Western Washington University; Summer Research Assistant Internship, Oregon Health & Sciences University.
Brianna Johnson (2016, Research, Practicum), College Students’ Perceptions of Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Services. Training and Clinical Intake Coordinator, PDBTI. 2015-2016 President of the Psi Chi Honors Society.
April Knowlton (2015-2018, Research), Graduate student in Masters of Social Work, Portland State University, Psi Chi Vice-President.
Tess McShane (2015, Research), Associations between Masculine Norms and Disordered Eating among Heterosexual Men. Graduate student in Masters of Social Work, University of Denver, 2014-2015 Psi Chi President 2015; Outstanding Senior in Psychology
Sophia Nation (2016; Practicum), Importance of Play in Children’s Education: Observations from Early Learning Community School.
Jessica Noochan (2016, Research), Minority Students’ Attitudes towards Seeking Mental Health Services on Campus. Graduate student, Masters in Applied Teaching, Pacific University.
Christopher Reimer (2014, Research), Associations between Components of Masculinity and Attitudes towards Psychological Help-seeking. Graduate student in Clinical Psychology, Western Washington University; 2013 PRISM Summer Research Award
Jacob Torquato (2016; Practicum), Serving Inmates with Mental Illness in Prison: Observations from Haleawa Correctional Facility. Correctional Officer., Hawaii.
Alicia Vasquez (2016, Research). Mental Health Literacy in College Students: Conceptualizations of Mental and Emotional Health. 2016-2017 President of Psi Chi Honors Society.
Monica Vinson (2016-2017, Research). Experiences of Self-objectification among Female Video Game Players. Graduate student in Speach Pathology, Pacific University.
