PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
STUDENT PRESENTERS
Organized By Discipline
Paige Walsh '26
MAJOR: SPECIAL EDUCATION
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR SUMMER WILLIAMS, PSYCHOLOGY
The Influence of Physical and Neural Responses on Emotions
The current research focuses on emotional responses resulting from the ability to recognize physical and neural reactions to stimuli. Experiments study sexual functioning and dysfunction, the university of facial expressions, and the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging to identify regions of the brain that activate with truth and lies and determine different emotional responses as a result of specific behaviors.
Lily Dufresne '26
MAJOR: HEALTH SCIENCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR SUMMER WILLIAMS, PSYCHOLOGY
The Influence of Physical and Neural Responses on Emotions
The current research focuses on emotional responses resulting from the ability to recognize physical and neural reactions to stimuli. Experiments study sexual functioning and dysfunction, the university of facial expressions, and the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging to identify regions of the brain that activate with truth and lies and determine different emotional responses as a result of specific behaviors.
MaryKate Quinlan '26
MAJOR: MUSIC EDUCATION
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR SUMMER WILLIAMS, PSYCHOLOGY
The Influence of Physical and Neural Responses on Emotions
The current research focuses on emotional responses resulting from the ability to recognize physical and neural reactions to stimuli. Experiments study sexual functioning and dysfunction, the university of facial expressions, and the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging to identify regions of the brain that activate with truth and lies and determine different emotional responses as a result of specific behaviors.
Kaylee Colby '26
MAJOR: ATHLETIC TRAINING
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR SUMMER WILLIAMS, PSYCHOLOGY
Families and Communities: Issues with Mental Health and Stigma
The proposed studies will examine mental health perceptions within familial relationships, as well as mental, social, and physical health within varying community environments with the goal of understanding mental health stigma and perception.
Isabella Piacente '26
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR SUMMER WILLIAMS, PSYCHOLOGY
Families and Communities: Issues with Mental Health and Stigma
The proposed studies will examine mental health perceptions within familial relationships, as well as mental, social, and physical health within varying community environments with the goal of understanding mental health stigma and perception.
Alanna Esdale '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Does Tik Tok Usage Influence Self-Esteem & Physical Appearance Comparisons?
We examined whether female college students viewing Tik-Tok more frequently are susceptible to low self-esteem and greater physical appearance comparisons.
Trey Faulkner '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Does Tik Tok Usage Influence Self-Esteem & Physical Appearance Comparisons?
We examined whether female college students viewing Tik-Tok more frequently are susceptible to low self-esteem and greater physical appearance comparisons.
Jenna Hurlburt '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Does Tik Tok Usage Influence Self-Esteem & Physical Appearance Comparisons?
We examined whether female college students viewing Tik-Tok more frequently are susceptible to low self-esteem and greater physical appearance comparisons.
Sarah Hough '26
MAJOR: HISTORY EDUCATION
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR SUMMER WILLIAMS , PSYCHOLOGY
Mental Health Stigma and Judgment: The Role of Culture and Bystander Intervention
In today's society, judgment from others affects how we make decisions and how stereotypes operate. The current studies will examine mental health stigma within various cultural settings and judgment-based situations in classrooms in regards to bystander intervention.
Laila Jenkins '26
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR SUMMER WILLIAMS, PSYCHOLOGY
Mental Health Stigma and Judgment: The Role of Culture and Bystander Intervention
In today's society, judgment from others affects how we make decisions and how stereotypes operate. The current studies will examine mental health stigma within various cultural settings and judgment-based situations in classrooms in regards to bystander intervention.
Kiara Johnson'24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Sleep Disturbances in Undergraduate Students: Are They Related to Anxiety and Depression?
The purpose of this study was to examine the symptoms of anxiety and depression, and how they correlate with sleep quantity and quality. There was a positive correlation between depression, sleep quality, and sleep quantity.
Gianna Rampello '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Sleep Disturbances in Undergraduate Students: Are They Related to Anxiety and Depression?
The purpose of this study was to examine the symptoms of anxiety and depression, and how they correlate with sleep quantity and quality. There was a positive correlation between depression, sleep quality, and sleep quantity.
Chole Benoit '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Sleep Disturbances in Undergraduate Students: Are They Related to Anxiety and Depression?
The purpose of this study was to examine the symptoms of anxiety and depression, and how they correlate with sleep quantity and quality. There was a positive correlation between depression, sleep quality, and sleep quantity.
Kylie Jones'24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Social Anxiety in Student-Athletes vs Non-Athletes
Our study aimed to assess whether student-athletes experience less social anxiety than their non-student athlete counterparts using the Liebowitz Social Anxiety scale. After comparing the overall scores of both groups, social anxiety is not different between student-athletes and non-student athletes.
Danielle Roberge '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Social Anxiety in Student-Athletes vs Non-Athletes
Our study aimed to assess whether student-athletes experience less social anxiety than their non-student athlete counterparts using the Liebowitz Social Anxiety scale. After comparing the overall scores of both groups, social anxiety is not different between student-athletes and non-student athletes.
Colleen Fellows '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Social Anxiety in Student-Athletes vs Non-Athletes
Our study aimed to assess whether student-athletes experience less social anxiety than their non-student athlete counterparts using the Liebowitz Social Anxiety scale. After comparing the overall scores of both groups, social anxiety is not different between student-athletes and non-student athletes.
Grace Kelley '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENNELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
ADHD Subtypes and their Preference for Substances
ADHD (Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder) symptomology among college students and their preference towards substances was tested to see if there were differing preferences among the ADHD subtypes. Our results showed no difference among subtypes in their selection for specific types of substances.
Olivia Kane '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENNELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
ADHD Subtypes and their Preference for Substances
ADHD (Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder) symptomology among college students and their preference towards substances was tested to see if there were differing preferences among the ADHD subtypes. Our results showed no difference among subtypes in their selection for specific types of substances.
Rachel Lagasse '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Is THC Impairing Your Working Memory?
We studied if working memory would be impaired with more frequent THC use. Our results demonstrated that frequent THC usage does not worsen working memory.
Veronica Curtis '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Is THC Impairing Your Working Memory?
We studied if working memory would be impaired with more frequent THC use. Our results demonstrated that frequent THC usage does not worsen working memory.
Natali Livingston '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Is THC Impairing Your Working Memory?
We studied if working memory would be impaired with more frequent THC use. Our results demonstrated that frequent THC usage does not worsen working memory.
Karina Little '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Did Resilience and Anxiety Effect GPA During the Pandemic?
We explored whether trait anxiety and resilience affected academic performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our results showed no relationship between trait anxiety and resilience on GPA scores.
Shannen O'Brien '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Did Resilience and Anxiety Effect GPA During the Pandemic?
We explored whether trait anxiety and resilience affected academic performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our results showed no relationship between trait anxiety and resilience on GPA scores.
Jillian Pearson '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Did Resilience and Anxiety Effect GPA During the Pandemic?
We explored whether trait anxiety and resilience affected academic performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our results showed no relationship between trait anxiety and resilience on GPA scores.
Alexis Mastorakis '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Academic Stress in College Students With ADHD
We had evaluated the differences in academic stress between students with ADHD and students without ADHD. The results of this study concluded of there being no significant difference of academic stress between students ADHD and without, by using a two tailed t-test.
Samantha Greenslade '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Academic Stress in College Students With ADHD
We had evaluated the differences in academic stress between students with ADHD and students without ADHD. The results of this study concluded of there being no significant difference of academic stress between students ADHD and without, by using a two tailed t-test.
Katherine Steele '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Academic Stress in College Students With ADHD
We had evaluated the differences in academic stress between students with ADHD and students without ADHD. The results of this study concluded of there being no significant difference of academic stress between students ADHD and without, by using a two tailed t-test.
Abigail Mathieu '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY; ETHNIC & GENDER STUDIES
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
When Should You Do Your Homework?
We studied how time of day impacts the cognitive function of early birds and night owls. Our study showed that night owls perform significantly better in the evening.
Mehgan Gleavy '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
When Should You Do Your Homework?
We studied how time of day impacts the cognitive function of early birds and night owls. Our study showed that night owls perform significantly better in the evening.
Moira Mihalak '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
When Should You Do Your Homework?
We studied how time of day impacts the cognitive function of early birds and night owls. Our study showed that night owls perform significantly better in the evening.
Annelyse Rivera '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
The relationship Between Bipolar Disorder Type 1 and Substance Abuse and How It Affects the Rate of Crime Amongst College Students
We aim to measure the relationships between bipolar disorder (BP-1), substance abuse and illegal acts committed by college students. We used a regression analysis to determine if BP-1 and substance abuse were significant predictors regarding illegal activities.
Marissa Benvenuti '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
The relationship Between Bipolar Disorder Type 1 and Substance Abuse and How It Affects the Rate of Crime Amongst College Students
We aim to measure the relationships between bipolar disorder (BP-1), substance abuse and illegal acts committed by college students. We used a regression analysis to determine if BP-1 and substance abuse were significant predictors regarding illegal activities.
Brooke LaDuke '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
The relationship Between Bipolar Disorder Type 1 and Substance Abuse and How It Affects the Rate of Crime Amongst College Students
We aim to measure the relationships between bipolar disorder (BP-1), substance abuse and illegal acts committed by college students. We used a regression analysis to determine if BP-1 and substance abuse were significant predictors regarding illegal activities.
Christopher Schoen '23
MAJOR: CRIMINAL JUSTICE & POLITICAL SCIENCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR SUMMER WILLIAMS, PSYCHOLOGY
Self-Confidence and Binge Drinking: The Role of Culture and Locus of Control
The proposed studies in the area of personality psychology will first analyze the role of locus of control and it's impact on college student binge drinking and second, the potential influence of individualistic and collectivistic culture on perceived levels of self-confidence.
Beau Desrosiers '26
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR SUMMER WILLIAMS, PSYCHOLOGY
Self-Confidence and Binge Drinking: The Role of Culture and Locus of Control
The proposed studies in the area of personality psychology will first analyze the role of locus of control and it's impact on college student binge drinking and second, the potential influence of individualistic and collectivistic culture on perceived levels of self-confidence.
Nicholas Smith '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Do You Sleep, Not Have Stress, and Process Information Fully? In College?
We wanted to see if there was a relationship between sleep, stress, and cognitive functioning, as these are commonly neglected variables in academic settings. We achieved this by creating a survey of regularly used assessments for each variable, and then compared PSYC 0319 participants' scores.
Nathaniel Crook '23
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Do You Sleep, Not Have Stress, and Process Information Fully? In College?
We wanted to see if there was a relationship between sleep, stress, and cognitive functioning, as these are commonly neglected variables in academic settings. We achieved this by creating a survey of regularly used assessments for each variable, and then compared PSYC 0319 participants' scores.
Emma Thompson '24
MAJOR: PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR PRINCY MENELLA, PSYCHOLOGY
Do You Sleep, Not Have Stress, and Process Information Fully? In College?
We wanted to see if there was a relationship between sleep, stress, and cognitive functioning, as these are commonly neglected variables in academic settings. We achieved this by creating a survey of regularly used assessments for each variable, and then compared PSYC 0319 participants' scores.