Our Superstars!

Did you know that Erin Mullaly has graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology? Or that Fae Tahimic has just finished her first semester in UNLV’s nursing program? Maybe you know that Kaela Palmer has submitted her applications to Masters programs in Marriage and Family Therapy, and that Leeanna Miles is planning to pursue a graduate degree in Social Work. Every semester, members of the Interactive Measurement Group are one step closer to achieving their academic and career goals. Celebrate the accomplishments of our lab alumni and current members!

Getting Undergraduate Research Funding

Getting research funding can pay for lab equipment and give you more time to spend conducting studies, and it also spruces up your curriculum vitae. April Contreras provides advice about how students can get research funding.

Collaboration Is More Powerful than Cooperation

No matter the project, working with others allows you to increase your understanding of a concept exponentially. Sharing ideas and exchanging viewpoints at every step of your process is so much more powerful than simply splitting up the work. Kim Barchard explains how she learned the difference between collaboration and cooperation.

The Benefits of Cultural Awareness

Our world is getting more and more culturally diverse. Even though you’re probably pretty good at considering someone else’s point of view, it can be easy to misunderstand people from other cultures. Read about Bea Samiano’s journey to develop her own cultural awareness.

Balancing the Optimist and Pessimist Within Me

Pessimists feel helpless, that there is nothing they can do to improve their situation. But they are often wrong. Pessimistic individuals can even learn to think optimistically! Read how Asia Chapa applied the lessons from Dr. Martin Seligman’s book Learned Optimism to her own life.

Making the Most out of Your Interviews

Interview season is coming! After impressing graduate schools on paper, you’ll need to impress them over…the phone? On Skype? With a variety of interview formats, you may want to think about how to overcome interview obstacles before they start rolling in. Select to read more about the different types of interview formats and how to leave a lasting impression with each unique style.

Writing Advice

Better writing skills get you admitted to graduate school, offered fulfilling jobs, and published in high quality journals. Although you’ve worked hard to develop the writing skills you have, professionals are always working to improve their skills: The stronger your skills, the better your rewards. Select to read Kim Barchard’s writing advice.

When Grief Gets in the Way

Grief can shatter your expectations about your relationships, your career, and your life. Aeriel Halstead shares her insights about the grieving process, how it’s different for everyone, and how to take control of your life again.