When Natural Selection Gets Sneaky: Altruism, Suicide, and Evolution
by
Dr. Lindsey Osterman
February 27, 2014
7:00pm
Trexler 372
Our New Psi Chi Inductees AY 2013-2014
Congratulations to our new inductees:
Christy Blevins
Marie Isoe
Rachel Capps
Shannon O’Neill
Laura Cox
Joanna Peders
Holly Craft
Brandy Plouff
Christina DeRito
Leigha Schimmoeller
Natalie Dixon
Mackenzie Slater
Alexandra Ekirch
Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Ellis
Lauren Stone
Mariam Foster
Lauren Thomason
Alexandra Grant
Grace Vandegrift
Leslie Grimes
Laura Wood
Also pictured: Faculty Advisor, Dr. Lindsey Osterman
Dr. Friedman Interviewed About BuzzFeed Craze
Natalie Dixon Accepted to Study Abroad at University of East Anglia
Natalie Dixon will be studying abroad at the University of East Anglia in the UK for the Fall 2014 Semester. Congrats to Natalie!
Kati Webb on her Psychology Internship
I’m interning at Commonwealth Catholic Charities in the adoption department. I’m learning the ropes of adoption and foster care and I love it! I’m also training to become certified for the supervised visitation program. I’m learning so much about the field, and I love working with the families!
Dr. Chris Buchholz Spoke recently at Coffee Shop Talk
Dr. Chris Buchholz, associate professor in Roanoke’s Psychology Department, spoke about the Science of Love. It was well attended by RCPA members.
My Psychology Internship by Kati Hurt
I interned at Carilion Behavior Health Clinic. During my internship, I was able to observe group therapy sessions. These sessions encompassed a wide range of therapy including expressive arts, cognitive behavior, and reality therapy. I was also able to see how the psychiatric hospital ran and learned more about how mental health clinicians and doctors work to help those in need of this type of treatment. I enjoyed this because my future goal is to become a Licensed Practicing Clinician so the hospital allowed me to see the ‘inside scoop’ of how an everyday tasks and goals are performed on individuals with mental illness. My favorite thing to witness was expressive arts therapy because it allowed for the individuals to express themselves in ways that are unique to them.
Psychology Department Gets a New Chairperson!
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Denise Friedman has become the new chairperson for the Department of Psychology.
Dr. Friedman joined the department in 2007. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Averett University with a B.S. in Psychology. She earned a M.S. (2004) and Ph.D. (2006) from Virginia Tech where she specialized in Developmental and Biological Psychology. She is a member of Alpha Chi and Phi Kappa Phi. Her research interests include cognitive and frontal lobe development from infancy through early adulthood. Her current research program examines the impact of technology on cognitive and social skills.
Dr. Friedman and students interviewed about Facebook jealousy
http://www.livescience.com/37988-facebook-jealousy-gpa.html
This story was picked up by tons of national papers and translated into multiple languages! At one point, you got over 15 pages of Google search hits for this interview. The paper is currently under review with 6 student co-authors – Ben Hudson (applying to grad school for I/O in the Fall), Sylis Nicolas (pursuing MS at Oakland University), Molly Howser (obtained Masters in Speech Language Pathology from Radford University and will be working in Frederick County Public Schools starting in 2014), Kristen Lipsett (works at Perkins School for the Blind), Laura Pope (obtained Masters in I/O psychology from Radford University), and Ian Robinson (pursuing doctorate in dentistry at VCU).
Alum, Laura Karlgren, Announces Marriage
Laura Lenviel, formerly Laura Karlgren, announces her marriage to Claire Lenviel on May 26, 2013. Congrats! We wish you health and happiness. Please visit us when you can!
Psych Faculty Looking Spiffy at Graduation
Bragging Rights
The psychology department graduated 50 students receiving their B.A. and 14 receiving their B.S this year. We also had 7 students receive honors in the major and 8 inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. I can’t help but think how proud Dr. Curt Camac would be of these achievements.
Alum Announces Engagement
Kasey Blackburn got engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Jacob Alexander, on July 16, 2011, after dating for 5.5 years. They are currently planning a Jewish and Celtic-themed wedding for May 25, 2013.
PBK Inductees and Faculty 2013
Psychology Department Breaks Personal Record With 8 Students Inducted Into PBK
Julia Boudrye
Cortlandt Halsey
Kristi Holt
Sam Reis
Hazel Smitson
Chava Urecki
Rita Yoe
AND Aldijana Mekic (not pictured).
How the Dance Party Began (Starring Dr. David Nichols)
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Senior Wii Dance Party
Senior Wii Dance Party
Senior Wii Dance Party
Senior Wii Dance Party
Senior Wii Dance Party – Round and Round We Go!
Senior Wii Dance Party
Senior Wii Dance Party
Seminar Students Present Posters at the Fall 2012 Psychology Poster Session
Lauren Stinespring, Rita Yoe, Taylor Smiley, and Chava Urecki examined the effects of violent music and gender on aggression.
Courtney McKern, Lauren Miller, Hunter Gentry, and Ben Gilson examined the effects of text format and notetaking strategy on test scores.
Tori Long, Eden Caldwell, Amanda Newman, Brandon Turner and Julia Florea examined the effects of personality and performance evaluation on academic performance.
Emily Gaston, Ginny Keith, Julia Boudrye, and Breanna Wright examined the effects of personality and misattribution of arousal on attraction.
Carmen Graves, Katy Hurst, Alexis Coyne, and Emily Rinker examined the effects of health behavior, natural stimuli, and optimism on willpower.
Yuki Yamazaki, Kristen Robinson, Kacy Dillon, and Hazel Smitson examined the effects of encoding strategy and presentation order on memory for foreign language words.
Cortlandt Halsey, Aldijana Mekic, Noel Weakley, and Jennifer Klenzman examined whether consuming a candy thought to aid or harm recall actually effected recall performance.
Kiel Van Ness, Colleen Weber, Anne Watson and Caroline Casey examined the effects of music and mood on attraction.
Fall 2012 Seminar Students Explain Their Projects at the Bi-Annual Poster Session
Seminar Students Defend Their Work:
Rosie Knisley, Taylor Smiley, Kelsey Collett, and Ashlyn Bailey examined whether academic self-regulation efforts would offset the deleterious effects of cell phone distractions.
James Seelye, Jordyn Woods, and Allison Williams examined whether flirtatious Facebook messages amplified jealousy contingent on post location.
The Outstanding Junior Psychology Majors Are:
Nikki Hurless,
Lauren Kennedy,
Tayler Kiser,
Sam Reis
AND Carolyn Miesen (not pictured).
Goofing Off at the Annual Awards Ceremony
The Outstanding Student in the Neuroscience Concentration Is:
Aldijana Mekic!
The neuroscience concentration was only recently established at RC and is housed in the psychology department. As such, Aldijana is the first award recipient.
The Outstanding Students in the Human Development Concentration Are:
Cortlandt Halsey – pictured with a baby because it is the development award 🙂
AND
Rita Yoe.
This award is given annually to the student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the human development concentration and has shown potential for continued success in the field of developmental psychology.
The Psi Chi Achievement Award Goes To:
Yuki Yamazaki! Yuki was the VP of Psi Chi this year. As such, she organized a number of events, including service activities and induction.
The Roanoke College Chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in psychology, selects from its membership a student who has best exemplified excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. A gift and certificate are given by Psi Chi.
The 2012-2013 Senior Scholar in Psychology Is:
Ginny Keith!
The psychology major who has the highest overall grade point average (a minimum of 3.2 is required) after completion of at least 27 units is designated as the Senior Scholar in Psychology.
The Karl Beck Memorial Prize Goes To:
Julia Boudrye. Julia is recognized for her scholarship. She has been a member of Dr. Friedman’s lab and the URAP program for four years. She has presented at a number of conferences, regional and national, has completed research practicums, independent studies, and honors in the major. Additionally, she has served as the lab coordinator for the past year.
AND
Chava Urecki. Chava has been a member of Dr. Buchholz’s lab and the URAP program for the last four years. She has been lab manager for the past two years, conducting her own independent research and overseeing underclassmen. She has presented at several conferences and recently defended her honors thesis!
The faculty selects a psychology major to receive the Karl W. Beck Memorial Prize, which is given for excellence in psychology. The recipient is awarded a prize of money, which is made possible by gifts of friends in memory of the late Dr. Karl W. Beck, professor and first chairperson of the Roanoke College Psychology Department. The recipient’s name is engraved on a plaque which is located in the department reception room.
Annual Awards Ceremony
Psychology faculty and students pose together after the annual awards ceremony.
Annual Awards Ceremony
Dr. Friedman assists Dr. Camac in presenting the awards to our outstanding majors.
Tiara Mehic Presents at MARCUS
Breanna Wright Poses by Her Poster at MARCUS
Jess Gladfelter Presents at MARCUS
Having Fun at MARCUS
Dr. Friedman poses with members of her lab, Kristi Holt, Jess Gladfelter, and Breanna Wright.
Psychology Department Takes Group of Students to MARCUS
Can you spot the psychology majors? These students were brave enough to travel in a van driven by Dr. Friedman to Sweet Briar where they presented their research.
Yuki sporting a Columbia shirt
Yuki Yamazaki is excited about pursuing her Masters at Columbia. The department is incredibly proud of her accomplishments.
Psi Chi Induction
Cake. Yum!
Psi Chi Induction
Psi Chi Induction
Psi Chi Induction
Sara Dorrance receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Jordyn Woods receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Rebecca Ward receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Allie Velchik receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Sarah Valero receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Kayla Sutherland receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Gabi Rivest receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Samantha Renick receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Brianna Quintiliani receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Erica Mullinix receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
William McClanahan receives his certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Erin May receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Tayler Kiser receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Kristen Kelly receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Shannen Kelley receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Carrie Jones receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Sarah Jacobs receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Lauren Hurley receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Nikki Hurless receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Ethan Humphries receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Lizzie Hord receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Kristi Holt receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Haley Goodes receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Jess Gladfelter receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Charis Flamburis receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Sarah Ellison receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Elizabeth Cvizic receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Kelly Brickey receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Stacy Betchel receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Caitlin Bailey receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Psi Chi Induction
Andoh Asante receives her certificate and pin at the annual Psi Chi induction ceremony.
Alum, Katrina Nulf, Speaks at Psi Chi Induction
Katrina Nulf completed her Masters in Counselor Education at Virginia Tech. She currently works at Blue Ridge Behavioral HealthCare. She advised students to embrace the opportunities available to them in the psychology department and not to be afraid to “brag” a little about what they accomplished.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Psychology Poster Session
Drs. Filer and Camac discuss the effects of cell phone distractions on reading comprehension with seminar students.
Rosie Knisley, Taylor Smiley, Kelsey Collett, and Ashlyn Bailey pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Friedman.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Psychology Poster Session
Students explain their project examining the effects of pupil dilation on attractiveness.
Adam Keith, Erin Wolff, Brittany Papa, and Stephanie Clark pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Buchholz.
Seminar Students Present At Psychology Poster Session
Students in the neuroscience seminar present to adjunct professor and local clinical neuropsychologist (Salem VA Hospital), Dr. Brian Shenal.
Nikki Hurless, Ethan Humphries, Aldijana Mekic, Sebastian Pena, and Hunter Gentry pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Nichols.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Psychology Poster Session
Students in the neuroscience seminar course explain their project to Drs. Buchholz and Pranzarone. This is the second year research seminar in neuroscience has been offered. The concentration is growing fast so it will be offered twice next year!
Siera Sims (Biology), Hazel Smitson, Rebecca Ward (Biology), Jennifer Klenzmann, and Julie Whitt pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Nichols.
Tests & Measurement Students Present At Psychology Poster Session
Jess Gladfelter and Lauren Kennedy explain the instrument they created on group work to Dr. Early.
Dr. Filer’s T&M class created instruments this year. They presented their work at the college-wide conference and the psychology poster session this year. (not pictured: Dr. Filer, Sam Reis, Bri Griffith, and Sarah Ellison)
Senior Seminar Students Present at the Psychology Poster Session
Seniors seriously consider Dr. Nichols’ pearls of wisdom.
Allison Williams, Jordyn Woods, and James Seelye pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Friedman.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Psychology Poster Session
Does caffeine intake influence feelings of jealousy?
Allison Getz, Gabby Reid, and Rakim Marsh pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Buchholz. (not pictured: Amanda Hartman)
Senior Seminar Students Present at the Psychology Poster Session
Dr. Allen considers how mate value influences infidelity.
Victoria Rosendahl, Kelly Brickey, Lizzie Piecuch, and Ebony Spriggs pose with their seminar professor, Dr. Buchholz.
Alum, Amy Roberts (2012), Thrives at UVA
Amy Roberts, a 2012 graduate, is now an Institute of Education Sciences predoctoral fellow in the Educational Psychology: Applied Developmental Science Ph.D. program at the Curry School of Education at UVA. Learn more at http://curry.virginia.edu/pages/VEST-Fellows.
Graduating Senior to Attend Loyola University Maryland
Hazel Smitson will be attending Loyola University Maryland next Fall. She is pursuing her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology.
Senior Psych Major and Neuroscience Concentrator Presents at Experiential Learning Week
Kelsey Collett, a member of Dr. Nichols’ lab, presents her EEG work at the student-faculty research showcase.
Senior Psychology Major Presents at Experiential Learning Week
Ginny Keith, a member of Dr. Buchholz’s lab, presents during the student-faculty research showcase. She will also travel to DC this May to present her work at a national conference.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Experential Learning Week
Seniors in Dr. Friedman’s cognition seminar – Ashlyn Bailey, Taylor Smiley, Kelsey Collett, and Rosie Knisley – present their research examining academic self-regulation as a moderator of cell phone interruptions on reading comprehension.
Tests and Measurement Students Present at Experential Learning Week
Students in Dr. Filer’s T&M course created their own instruments this semester. The group presenting here features sophomore, junior, and senior psychology majors – Lauren Kennedy, Jessica Gladfelter, Sam Reis, Brianna Griffith, and Sarah Ellison – who constructed a survey on group work. They plan to collect data this summer and next year to establish predictive validity and then pursue publication of their instrument with Dr. Filer.
Senior Psychology Major Student Presents at Experiental Learning Week
Julia Boudrye presents her research on the how smartphone use impacts work-life balance for students at the on-campus student-faculty research showcase. This project was conducted with Drs. Friedman (psychology) and Galluch (business) and will be presented at the national conference in Washington DC this May. Julia has worked with Dr. Friedman all four years as a research assistant through the Undergraduate Research Assistant Program (URAP). She has numerous regional and national presentations and is currently preparing this project for publication.
Sophomore Psychology Major Presents at Experiential Learning Week
Sara Dorrance, a member of Dr. Friedman’s lab, presents her research during the student-faculty research showcase. Sara’s findings are hot off the press as she just completed her study two weeks ago! She will add qualitative findings to her work for presentation at a national conference in DC this May.
Senior Seminar Students Present at Experiential Learning Week
Dr. Friedman’s senior seminar students – James Seeyle, Allison Williams, and Allison Williams – present during the student-faculty research showcase portion of experiential learning week. Believe it or not, these seniors gave up part of their Friday night on alumni weekend to present the findings from their semester long project. That’s dedication!
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Drs. Early and Pranzarone cheesing at the 2013 departmental alumni reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Students hang out on Lucas balcony at the 2013 departmental alumni reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Dr. Buchholz entertains alum at the 2013 departmental reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Alums hang out on Lucas balcony during the 2013 departmental reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Alum, Jenna French, smiles for the camera at the 2013 alumni reception. She is currently working on her Masters.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Dr. Nichols plays a game with students at the 2013 departmental reception.
Psych Department Alumni Reception 2013
Alums hang out at the departmental reception.
