Our Superstars!

Did you know that Leiszle Lapping-Carr started an internship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital? Or that Shane Westfall accepted a full-time faculty position at Western Wyoming Community College? Maybe you know Rhone D’Errico was recently awarded a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Nevada, Reno? Every semester, past and current members of the Interactive Measurement Group are one step closer to achieving their academic and career goals. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments!

The Interactive Measurement Group Goes to Psych Talks
by Asia Chapa

Presenting your research can be a daunting task, but practicing how to present your work can make it a lot less overwhelming and even enjoyable. In Fall 2017, Psi Chi’s UNLV chapter launched Psych Talks to help undergraduate psychology researchers practice sharing their work. Select to read about what some members of the Interactive Measurement Group thought of the event.

Who’s Buried in Grant’s Tomb?
by Matthew Helm

Students are trained to think critically and deeply. Unfortunately, sometimes this habit can backfire and cause us to miss the subtle elegance of the simple answer. Read about the simple trick Matt Helm used to retrain his brain.

What It’s Like to Present Advanced Statistical Analyses as an Undergrad
by Asia Chapa

What is it like to bring a poster to your first conference? Select to read what Asia Chapa found out when she presented at RMPA. Asia shares her insights on the unexpected lessons she learned.

The Benefits of Taking a Break
by Leeanna Miles

As college students, we are often advised to take breaks between intense study sessions. However, what constitutes a good break? To answer this question, Leeanna Miles read When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink and learned how to take a proper break.

Mentorship
by Kaela Palmer

Interactive Measurement Group alumni have careers in clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, law, academia, and some have started their own businesses. If you have some ideas about your educational and career goals, but aren’t sure how to achieve them, then the Interactive Mentoring Program (IMP) is a great resource for you! It’s a way to connect with lab alumni that share your interests. One of the IMP’s mentees, Kaela Palmer, is receiving substantial practical help from her mentoras she applies to graduate programs in marriage and family therapy.

Overcoming Indecision
by Kimberly Barchard

Many people become indecisive when faced with difficult decisions. That is particularly true for college students, who struggle with important but difficult decisions regarding academics and future professions. Outside of the world of academics, people often struggle with decisions regarding finances, relationships, and other personal problems. Conquering habitual indecision may seem impossible, but Kimberly Barchard knows a way to combat this problem with statistical reasoning.

Cardio Kickboxing as Emotion Therapy
by Sahara Gabales

With stress often surrounding us, it is important to stay mentally and physically healthy. Sahara Gabales fought through her stress and strengthened her mental health with kickboxing.