Our Superstars!

Did you know that Carl Langley will start a Master’s in Business Administration-Human Resources program in June? Or that April Contreras will work as a Neuroscience Research Technician this year before enrolling in a Neuroscience PhD program, and that Asia Chapa has been accepted to a Master’s Program in Forensic Psychology? Do you know Marielle Leo? She’s about to complete a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Syracuse University, and she’s on her way to earn a PhD in Family Therapy at Texas Woman’s University in Texas. How about Kristy Barraza? She’s planning on pursuing a PhD in Social Psychology. Every semester, members of the Interactive Measurement Group are one step closer to achieving their academic and career goals. Let’s celebrate their accomplishments!

AABSS
by Carl Langley

When you’re holed up in the research lab, it’s hard to know if your research will be useful to others. When Carl Langley presented at AABSS, he discovered that the research he did with April Contreras was of interest to professionals in several fields. This inspired him to pursue publication of their research and to continue conducting emotional intelligence research at the graduate level.

My Educational Journey
by Cyndy Anang

Every student embarks on their own educational journey, each being unique and inspiring in their own way. For some, their story involves struggling with a job while being an undergraduate. For others, it’s taking a few years off after getting your degree. For Cyndy Anang, this meant earning her Masters in Early Child Education while raising her newborn son.

Kim Wins WPA Service Award
by Kimberly A. Barchard

WPA is one of the largest regional conventions in the country. Putting on a WPA convention takes a lot of work and time, and Kim Barchard’s hard work has been recognized!

Going Clinical or Experimental
by April Contreras

To some, being a psychologist means meeting with clients and providing them with therapies designed to improve their quality of life. For others, being a psychologist means working in a lab and conducting research science. April Contreras explored both the clinical and experimental spheres of psychology until she realized which was right for her.

Stress Management
by Ray Lopez

In the midst of a busy semester in college, the pressure to accomplish your goals can sometimes be overwhelming. Oftentimes, reaching the finish line seems impossible. However, Raymond Lopez knows a four-part method that will help you triumphantly cross that finish line.

Making Difficult Tasks Easy
by Kim Barchard

Doing well in your classes, working a 40-hour work week, balancing your professional and social life – nobody ever said it’d be easy. When you have a lot of responsibilities, it can be difficult to maintain your motivation. Kim Barchard shares four strategies she uses to accomplish her everyday and long-term goals.

Not So Major Decision: The Truth About Picking A College Major
by Amanda DeVaney

Are you a college student who is struggling with choosing a major? Amanda DeVaney is an Academic Counselor at the University of North Texas, and she has advice to help you find the major that will best fit your skills, needs, and plans for the future.

Interviewing
by Will Ebemeyer

Interviews are a chance for interviewers and interviewees to get rich information about each other and the work environment. However, interviews make many people nervous, partly because they want to make a good impression and partly because they aren’t sure they what to do. Mock interviews are fantastic tools to enhance your interviewing skills and decrease your anxiety. Will Ebmeyer discusses his mock-interview experience at the Career Center at UNLV.

Being a Substitute Teacher
by Kristy Barraza

For Kristy Barraza, each day serving as a substitute teacher for the Clark County School District (CCSD) is a reminder of why she loves teaching. Working with young students is rewarding, challenging, and has helped her realize a potential career path. Read more about Kristy’s experience, and perhaps you’ll find that being a substitute teacher is an option for you, too.

Staying Active and Healthy in School
by Asia Chapa

As a student, you have a lot of responsibilities. You have assignments and exams, maybe a job and a family. When the semester gets busy, you might forget to take care of your body. It might seem difficult to have a healthy lifestyle while in school, but Asia Chapa explains how important and manageable it actually is.

Balancing Work and School
by Jennifer Frazee

As college costs increase, it is becoming more common for students to work while in school. Though it is difficult, juggling work and school obligations can be both manageable and beneficial! Read about Jen Frazee’s experience balancing school and work.