Our Annual Undergraduate Research Panel Discussion
Fall 2001
Six undergraduate students presented their research at the annual undergraduate research panel discussion. They also discussed their views about the qualities of good faculty and graduate student mentors.
Researchers: Autumn D. Alpert, Amy L. Dancause, Maria Sampson, Michelle Langley, Eric Hargraves, and Eliza Van Reen (right to left above)
Moderator:
Philomene Fortes “The Benefits of Undergraduate Research”
The presentation took place at the Multicultural Center on the Kingston campus. Many faculty and students attended this event, as well as one of our Deans of Arts and Sciences. The undergraduate student presenters were selected by the Director of the U.R.I. Undergraduate Psychology Program because of their speaking abilities and extensive experiences with undergraduate research.
The Researchers and their Topics:
“Can I get you a drink?: Social factors that influence alcohol ingestion in college students”
Autumn D. Alpert
“Self-concept as a mediator between risk and protective factors and risky behavior”
Amy L. Dancause
“Merits: An intervention for teenagers with substance abuse problems”
Maria Sampson
“The www: Is it useful for academic advising and for enhancing community spirit?”
Michelle Langley
"The effects of caffeine on sustained attention”
Eric Hargraves
"Sleep and chronobiology”
Eliza Van Reen
All panelists: “What are the qualities of a good research mentor?”
*This research conducted as part of the U.R.I. Psy300 and Psy301 Learning Communities, with special thanks to: Stephen Adams, Kevin Berthiaume, Kathryn Bramley, Elena Cahoone, Liz Cappalli, Lisa Celani, Nicole Chiello, Neil Greene, Tim Heartquist, Jay Juhnowski, Rahsaan Mahadeo, Patrick Mayhew, Katie O’Leary, Luis Rodrigues, Amanda Trujillo, Melissa Wheeler, Stephanie Barone,and Tasha McKinley.
Learning Community Sponsor: Professor Lisa Harlow
