Graduate Research Grant Winners
Sixteen Psi Chi members are recipients of 2008-09 Psi Chi Graduate Research Grants. This grant program, which was launched in 2006, provides funds for Psi Chi members to defray the cost of conducting a research project. The 2008-09 Graduate Research Grant winners, along with their schools, research advisors, and project titles, are listed below.
Fall 2008
- Jessica Cundiff, Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Theresa Vescio (research advisor)
“The Role of Stereotype Endorsement in Attributing Outcomes to Discrimination”
- Frank J. Farach, Yale University (CT)
Dr. Teresa Treat (research advisor)
“Effects of Trait Anxiety and Manipulated Mood on the Temporal Allocation of Attention to Emotional Information”
- Rachel W. Friendly, Clark University (MA)
Dr. Wendy Grolnick (research advisor)
“Don’t Worry You’ll be Fine: Effects of Preparation Style on Children’s Reactions to Disappointment”
- Catherine R. Glenn, Stony Brook University (NY)
Dr. E. David Klonsky (research advisor)
“Emotional Defi cits Underlying Self-Injury: A Psychophysiological Investigation”
- Mary Clare Kane, University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr. David Wirtshafter (research advisor)
“Asymmetrical Fos Expression in the Unilateral 6-OHDA Model in Rats”
- Deranda Lester, University of Memphis (TN)
Dr. Charles Blaha (research advisor)
“Neuronal Pathways Mediating Dopamine Release Evoked by Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease”
- Amanda R. W. Steiner, University of Virginia
Dr. James Coan (research advisor)
“The Regulation of Emotion in Older Adults”
Spring 2009
- Melody Berkovits, Queens College and the Graduate Center, CUNY
Dr. Alicia Alvero (research advisor)
“The Effects of Differential Reinforcement Procedures on the Quiz Submission and Performance of College Students”
- Johanna Carpenter, Temple University (PA)
Dr. Deborah Drabick (research advisor)
“Expressive Language Ability as a Prospective Predictor of Externalizing Behaviors: Profiles of Preschool Children's Competencies as Moderating Influences”
- Marina Fiori, University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr. Daniel Cervone (research advisor)
“A Process-Oriented Approach to Emotional Intelligence: The Importance of Activation and Inhibition of Emotion Information”
- Emily Gentes, University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Ayelet Ruscio (research advisor)
“Satisfaction with Functioning in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Katherine Little, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Dr. Deborah Welsh
“Family Relationships, Adolescent Emotion Regulation, and Psychopathology”
- Teresa A. Markis, Cleveland State University (OH)
Dr. Conor McLennan (research advisor)
“The Effect of Priming a Thin Ideal on the Subsequent Perception of Conceptually Related Body- Image Words”
- Deborah R. Siegel, University of California, Santa Cruz
Dr. Naureen Callanan (research advisor)
“Parent-Child Interactions with Artifacts in Everyday Activities”
- Elena Stepanova, Washington University in Saint Louis (MO)
Dr. Michael Strube (research advisor)
“Moderation of Racial Typicality Evaluations by Implicit and Explicit Racial Attitudes: Investigation of Facial Categorization Effects”
- Michelle F. Wright, DePaul University (IL)
Dr. Linda Camras (research advisor)
“Chinese and American Children's Perceptions of Parenting Behavior”
2007-2008 Winners
2006-2007 Winners