SPSP

Poster sessions allow researchers to connect one-on-one, sharing knowledge and perspectives and developing ideas for future research. Join Cameron as they recount their experience presenting and talking with other presenters at the SPSP conference.

Jordan: Internship at Calm Clinic Psychiatry

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a clinical setting? Or to shadow clinicians?

Join Jordan as he recounts his internship experience at Calm Clinic Psychiatry.

Lab members graduating

Each semester members of the Interactive Measurement Group are reaching milestones in their academic journey. Join us in congratulating our most recent graduates!

• Susan Gutierrez, Psychology
• Fred Vincent Margallo, Biology
• Luke Reyes, Psychology
• Jerrica Robbin, Psychology
• Max Sinclair, Political Science
• Traci Stephens, Psychology
• Keilee Willer, Psychology

Lab members starting graduate school

Each semester our lab members are exceling in a multitude of ways, let us give our congratulations to the following lab members who have been accepted into graduate school:

• Yuhan Bi: UNLV’s Couples and Family Therapy master’s program.
• Traci Stephens: UNLV’s Couples and Family Therapy master’s program.
• Susan Gutierrez: UNLV’s School Psychology Education Specialist Program.
• Gemma Ortega: UNLV’s Social Work master’s program.
• Cameron Pereira: New York City’s Teaching Fellows Program, where they will be teaching and getting their master’s degree in Special Education at Hunter College.
• Jin Qian: UNLV’s Psychological and Brain Sciences PhD program.

Planned Imperfection
By Kimberly A. Barchard

At one time or another, we might all feel like we have too much work. But what can you do when it is clearly impossible to get everything done? Kim advocates planned imperfection.

Plan Smartly
By Yuhan Bi

Making a plan is easy and sometimes even enjoyable. However, implementing plans can be challenging (or impossible) when unexpected events happen. Yuhan explains how to create plans that are more feasible to implement.

How Overcoming Challenges as a Non-traditional Student Set Me Up for Future Success
By Susan Gleed

Discover the journey of a non-traditional student who is managing parenting duties along with her college workload. By asking for advice from peers who have faced similar challenges, Susan not only overcame obstacles but also emerged from them with newfound strength and resilience.

Overcoming My Video Game Addiction
By Fred Vincent Margallo

Video games can be a fun way to relieve stress, until you can’t put the controller down. Fred shares how Adam Alter’s book, Irresistible, helped him overcome his video game addiction.

How Meditation Helped Me
By Daniela Alvarez

Meditation can be a great method to calm the mind. Daniela discusses the two meditation techniques that helped her deal with anxiety.

Improving the Quality of My Life by Reading Fiction
By Gemma Ortega

We often think of escaping into our favorite book as a guilty pleasure, but, in reality, it can bring many benefits. Gemma discusses three ways that reading fiction has improved the quality of her life.

Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do
By Dylan York

Busy schedules can leave hobbies on the back burner. Dylan shares two techniques that help ensure she spends quality time on her hobbies.