Dr. Vicki Gier, MSU-Meridian Associate Professor of Psychology, in conjuction with Dr. David Kreiner from the University of Central Missouri, sponsors a series of research presentations on Thursday afternoons during the fall and spring semesters. The distance research talks may include student research, faculty research, thesis presentations, or other topics that are related to research, such as how to prepare for a professional conference. Presentations are shared with MSU-Meridian, and other locations, via video teleconference.
Speakers and topics will be added as the information becomes available. Topics that are highlighted in RED are linked to video. Click on the highlighted topic to view the video.
Spring 2013 Schedule
| DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31 | David Kreiner | Demonstrating the Concept of a Neural Circuit | From UCM |
| Feb. 14 | Kirstie Bash | Student Perceptions of Study Time | From UCM |
| Feb. 28 | Angel Munoz | Why Do People Choke Under Pressure? | From UCM |
| Mar. 14 | David Kreiner | Great Plains Information Session, Lovinger 1160, UCM Only (Not available for UCM Sona Credits) | From UCM |
| Mar. 28 | Vicki Gier, Drew Murphy, Catherine Joyner, Holley Harris, Chassidy Kelly, and Rose Brown | Recognizing Missing Children from AMBER Alert Posters: Are there Gender Differences in the Presence of Others? | From MSU-Meridian |
| Apr. 11 | Vicki S. Gier, Deana Weems, Elizabeth Brewer, Danesia Simmons, Holley Harris, Roy Taylor, Ashley McClain, Keller Joyner, Drew Murphy, Rose Brown, and James M. Lampinen | The Effect of Verbalizing Facial Features from AMBER Alert Posters: Talking Facilitates Recognition | From MSU-Meridian |
Fall 2012 Schedule
| DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 5 | Charlotte Thomson | Relationship of Near-Point Lateral Posture Vision Deficits to Personality | Presenting from University of Central Missouri |
| Sep. 19 | Kirstie Bash | Operationalizing Student Motivations into Practical Categories | Presenting from UCM |
| Oct. 3 | David Kreiner | The Why’s & How’s of Undergraduate Research Experience | Presenting from UCM |
| Oct. 17 | Dr. Leflter | ADHD Stigma Among College Students | Presenting from MSU-Meridian |
| Oct. 31 | Steve Schuetz, Heather Ventura, Bekka Wolfgeher, Anthony Littrell, and Alicia Chandler | Bad for Me, Bad for My Planet: A Qualitative Exploration of Individual Choices to Consume Fast Food | Presenting from UCM |
| Nov. 14 | Dr. Cliff Sosis | Saving Hedonism from Tradition | Presenting from MSU-Meridian |
Spring 2012 Schedule
| DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 9 | Lauren S. Hunt. Courtney R. Curtis, and Duane A. Lundervold | Building A Better Mouse Trap: Phase 1--Evaluation of a Revised and Reformatted Geriatric Anxiety Scale | Presenting from UCM |
| Feb. 23 | Duane A. Lundervold, Lauren S. Hunt, and Patrick A. Ament | Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Anxiety Provoking Situations Among Patients with Essential Tremor: Is There a Difference? | Presenting from UCM |
| Mar. 8 | Duane A. Lundervold, Lauren S. Hunt, and Patrick A. Ament | Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Anxiety Provoking Situations Among Patients with Essential Tremor: Is There a Difference? | Presenting from UCM |
| Mar. 29 | Mitch Harden | Presentation Video | Presenting from UCM |
| Apr. 12 | Duane A. Lundervold, Linsday A. Lettow, Lacey S. Hites, and Patrick A. Ament | States of Arousal and Relaxation: Development and Evaluation of the STAR Questionnaire-Phase 1 | Presenting from UCM |
Fall 2011 Schedule
| DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7 | Dr. Vicki Gier, Mississippi State University - Meridian & Dr. David Kreiner, University of Central Missouri | Whys & Hows of the Undergraduate Research Experience |
| Oct. 5 | Dr. Isaac Flint | Anterior Brain Asymmetry and the Ability to Change Responses |
| Oct. 19 | Dr. Deb Eakin, Mississippi State Univeristy | Age Invariance in Semantic and Episodic Metamemory |
| Nov. 2 | Dr. Elizabeth Morgan, Boise State University | Processes and Social Contexts of Sexual Identity Development Among Emerging Adults |
| Nov. 16 | Dr. John Dunlosky, Kent State Univeristy | Improving Student Success: Easy-to-Use Techniques That Really Work |
Spring 2011 Schedule
| DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 24 | Dr. Duane Lundervold, University of Missouri | Experimental Analysis of the Effect of Behavioral Relaxation Training on Mindfulness |
| Mar. 17 | Dr. Vicki Gier, Mississippi State University - Meridian | Reading Interruptus! The Effects of Receiving and Sending Text Messages on Reading Comprehension |
| Mar. 31 | Ms. Kaitlin Hopke and Dr. Patricia Marsh (BIO) | Student Cell Phone Use in College Classrooms(Accompanied PowerPoint) |
Spring 2010 Schedule
| DATE | SPEAKER | TOPIC |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 28 | Dr. Christopher Green, York University | How to Get Famous on Other People's Work: The TWITHOP Podcast Series |
| Feb. 11 | Dr. Otto MacLin, University of Northern Iowa | Applied Issues in Eyewitness Identification Consultation |
| Feb. 25 | Dr. James Lampinen, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville | Recovering the Missing |
| Mar. 11 | Dr. Andrew Christopher, Albion College | Research from Start to Finish: Publishing as an Undergraduate |
| Mar. 25 | Dr. John Dunlosky, Kent State Univeristy | Why Do Students Often Fall Short of Their Learning Goals? |
| Apr. 1 | Dr. Gabrielle Principe, Ursinus College | Making Memories: How Natural Conversations Can Induce False Reports in Young Children |
| Apr. 8 | Dr. Ana J. Bridges, University of Arkansas- Fayetteville | Pornography Use and Relational Outcomes: What is Good for the Goose is Not Necessarily Good for the Gander |
| Apr. 15 | Dr. Colleen Sinclair, Mississippi State Univeristy | Stalking in Interpersonal Relationships |
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