This collection showcases three key artifacts that reflect the experiences, coursework, and opportunities that have most influenced my academic and personal growth. Each artifact highlights a different aspect of my honors journey—research, global learning, and leadership.
HONORS CONTRACTS
Here is a collection of all my honors contracts.
PSY-B 320
SWK-S 102
MHHS-M 301
PSY-B 396
FIS 20500
PSY-B 394
PSY-B 499
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2023-present
Dr. Melissa Cyders, IUI Psychology Department
https://science.indianapolis.iu.edu/psychology/research/faculty-labs/risc-lab/index.html
Assisted in conducting a literature review for a Ph.D. dissertation focused on risk-taking behaviors and cognitive processes.
Contributed to the analysis of data for the Senior Honors Research Capstone, examining the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and substance use disorders (SUD) in individuals with and without comorbid mental health diagnoses.
Investigated how demographic variables affect the relationship between ACEs and psychological factors in individuals with SUD.
2023-present
Dr. Adam Hirsh, IUI Psychology Department
Participated in journal club discussions on recent pain research, with a focus on health disparities and pain management strategies.
Presented a poster at the Center for Research and Learning (CRL) Summer Research Symposium, analyzing data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey (N=19,262) to explore social determinants of health (SDoH) and their impact on pain management among U.S. adults with chronic pain.
Identified critical gaps in pain management interventions and suggested potential areas for improvement based on findings.
2023-2024
Dr. Adam Hirsh, IUI Psychology Department
Contributed to the Electronically Activated Recorder (EAR) Project by transcribing audio files and coding speech for conversational patterns.
Ensured accuracy in transcription by following detailed protocols, including redacting identifying information.
Analyzed data on subject behavior to better understand emotional and cognitive responses in individuals with serious psychopathology.