Graduate Research Grant Winners
Seven Psi Chi members are recipients of Fall 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 (in alphabetical order):
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”
2007-2008 Winners
2006-2007 Winners