2013 Psi Chi Eastern Regional Convention – 2013 Program
FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2013
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecture:
Why Do We Like Some Foods and Hate Others? Can We Do Anything About It?
6:30–8:30 pm, Westside 1&2
Speaker: Linda Bartoshuk, University of Florida
Chair: Debra Zellner
SATURDAY, MARCH 02, 2013
Psi Chi Poster Session: Applied, Teaching, EPAGS, Psi Chi/Psi Beta, International Posters
9:00 am–10:20 pm, Westside 1&2
Psi Chi Symposium
Influence of Culture and Media on Food Choices
10:30–11:50 am, Wilder
Chair: Deborah Harris-O'Brien, Trinity Washington University (DC)
The Culture We Live in Determines Our Food Consumption, Health, and Socialization
Presenter: Annie Chai, Pace University (NY)
The Influence of the Video Viewing on Food Choices in College Students
Presenters: Annie Chai, Maureen Coyle, Aura-Maria Garcia, Avalon Henry, Justyna Janusz, Alishia Kiiza; Pace University (NY)
Discussant: Deborah Harris-O'Brien, Trinity Washington University (DC).
Previous research suggests a relationship among eating habits, culture, and media. Presenters will discuss college students' food choices as influenced by culture and the media. The panel will focus on culture's impact on food consumption and health and discuss research conducted at Pace University with students who watched healthy, unhealthy, or no commercials at all. Between the experimental groups, a significant difference in food choices was hypothesized to be found.
Psi Chi Workshop
Preparing for Graduate School in Psychology
12:00–1:20 pm, Wilder
Chair: John C. Norcross, University of Scranton (PA)
Panelists: John C. Norcross, University of Scranton (PA); Susan K. Whitbourne, University of Massachusetts; Carlosa A. Escoto, Eastern Connecticut State University
This mini-workshop draws on accumulated wisdom, literature reviews, and recent studies to prepare students for applying to graduate school in psychology.
Psi Chi Workshop
Applying to Graduate School
1:30–2:50 pm, Wilder
Chair: Thomas P. Hogan, University of Scranton (PA)
Panelists: John C. Norcross, University of Scranton (PA); Thomas P. Hogan, University of Scranton (PA); Susan K. Whitbourne, University of Massachusetts
This mini-workshop draws on research studies and faculty experience to provide evidence-based advice on applying to graduate school in psychology.
Psi Chi Chapter Exchange
Fostering Leadership and Chapter Vitality
9:00–10:20 am, Wilder
Chair: Katherine W. Marsland, Southern Connecticut State University
Presenters: Martha Zlokovich (Psi Chi Executive Director), Jason Young (Psi Chi President, Hunter College, CUNY), Maria Lavooy (Psi Chi President-Elect, Florida Institute of Technology), Mercedes McCormick (Psi Chi Eastern Region Vice President, Pace University, NY)
Join us for an interactive panel discussion about strategies to foster student leadership and strengthen chapter vitality. Panelists will share perspectives from the national, regional, and chapter levels. Participants will be invited to share successful approaches to challenges ranging from member engagement to effective leadership transitions and successful fundraising. Psi Chi chapter advisors and students are welcome to join this discussion by
contributing chapter leadership successes and needs to be more energized.
SUNDAY, MARCH 03, 2013
Psi Chi Breakfast
7:30–8:50 am
This is an invitation only event.
Psi Chi Symposium
Leader Exchange: Internationalizing the Psychology Curriculum
9:00–10:20 am, Wilder
Chair: Florence L. Denmark, Pace University (NY)
Psi Chi International Leadership: Transforming Students' Visions and Diverse Voices
Presenter: Jean Lau Chin, Adelphi University (NY)
Recommendations to Internationalize the Psychology Curriculum: Institutional, Departmental, and Faculty Initiatives
Presenter: Richard S. Velayo, Pace University (NY)
Faculty Development Workshops for Internationalizing the Undergraduate Psychology Curriculum
Presenter: Michele Paludi, Union Graduate College (NY) and Human Resources Management Solutions
Training Students to Think Globally While Acting Locally
Presenter: Sonia Suchday, Yeshiva University (NY)
Internationalizing the History of Psychology Course
Presenter: John D. Hogan, St John's University (NY)
Discussants:
Janet Sigal, Farleigh Dickinson University (NJ)
Ji-yeon Li, University of Texas
Delba Barros, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
In an increasingly global society, how can we best internationalize our psychology curriculum? This Psi Chi international leadership workshop brings together several experienced teachers and researchers to discuss ways to achieve this: inspiring our students; institutional, departmental, and faculty initiatives; a model for a faculty development training workshop; training students to think more globally; and internationalizing the History of Psychology course.
Psi Chi Symposium
Starting a Successful Study Abroad Program
1:30–2:50 pm, Wilder
Chair: Alvin Y. Wang, University of Central Florida
Presenters: Alvin Y. Wang, University of Central Florida; Elaine P. Congress, Fordham University (NY); Deborah Harris O'Brien, Trinity Washington University (DC)
Discussants:
Jennifer B. Latham, Fordham University (NY)
Harold Takooshian, Fordham University (NY)
Mercedes McCormick, Pace University (NY)
Psi Chi Award Ceremony
3:00–4:20 pm, Wilder
Chair: Mercedes McCormick, Pace University (NY)
Psi Chi at EPA annually awards selected research posters.
Psi Chi Symposium
Issues in Cross-Cultural Research
4:30–6:30 pm, Wilder
Chair: Janet A. Sigal, Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ)
Methodological, Practical, Cultural and Funding Issues in Cross-Cultural Research
Presenter: Susan A. Nolan, Andrew Simon, Magdalena Galazyn, Seton Hall University (NJ)
Best Practices and Cultural Pitfalls in Cross-Cultural Research
Presenter: Carrol S. Perrino, Morgan State University
Cultural Factors and Creativity in International Research
Presenter: Weihua Niu, Pace University
Funding Issues in Cross-National Student Research
Presenter: Harold Takooshian, Fordham University
Discussant: Janet A. Sigal, Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ)
Global research is a significant part of psychological disciplines. In this symposium, several factors affecting cross-cultural research will be examined: (a) Methodological issues in cross-cultural research; (b) Best practices and cultural pitfalls in cross-cultural research; (c) Cultural factors and creativity in international research; (d) Funding issues in cross-national student research.