AU Psychology Students Present Research at MAUPRC

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Anderson, Ind. — Anderson University psychology students in the psychology capstone research course recently presented their research projects at the Mid-America Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference (MAUPRC) in Evansville, Indiana. Each AU student conducted a year-long, independent research project on a topic in their area of interest and presented their results at the conference. 

The projects were completed under the supervision of Department of Psychology department chair Dr. Laura Stull, and the entire faculty of the psychology department provided students with feedback on their projects throughout the year—including Dr. Janell Blunt, Dr. Lee Griffith, Dr. Wayne Priest, and professor emeritus Dr. Bill Farmen.

“Research is a difficult process and their hard work and persistence paid off as they recently gave professional presentations of their completed projects,” said Stull. “They stood out at the conference in their level of engagement, quality of work, and professionalism.”

“It is incredibly rewarding to see the progress they make over the course of the year, starting with developing an idea to finishing with a complete and formal presentation. This process prepares them well for graduate school, future employment, and continued research.”

Topics ranged from the importance of positive rapport with coaches for college students, to the physical activity and sleep of individuals with Down syndrome, to the effects of music on memory for kids and adults. 

“Being able to create my own research project has been the biggest contributing factor to my love for AU,” said Kyle Nordbloom, senior psychology major. “It has shaped my academic perspective and challenged me to grow more than any other class.”

In addition, four of the students in the research class presented their research projects a second time in Chicago at the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference. 

For more information about the Department of Psychology, please contact Dr. Laura Stull.

Anderson University is on a mission to educate students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 60 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized among top colleges for its business, computer science, cybersecurity, dance, engineering, nursing, and teacher education programs. Anderson University was established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God.