"It was an incredible experience to learn about the latest advances in psychological science, with presentations covering topics such as artificial intelligence, mental health, brain development, and cognition. I also had the opportunity to present my research on the neural correlates of angry rumination through a poster presentation, where I received valuable feedback and engaged in insightful discussions with fellow researchers. I'm grateful for the opportunity to connect with scientists from around the world, gain new perspectives, and bring fresh ideas back to our lab. Looking forward to applying what I learned to my research!" -- Susan Rodriguez, M. A.
"It was an incredible experience to connect with researchers, share ideas, and learn about the latest advances in sleep science. I especially enjoyed learning more about the relationships between sleep and cardiovascular health, emerging research methods in the field, and the latest findings on sleep and women's health. I also had the opportunity to present my research through a poster presentation on the associations between pre-sleep worry and cardiovascular function during sleep, where I received valuable feedback and had engaging discussions with fellow researchers. I'm grateful for the opportunity to expand my knowledge, build new connections, and bring fresh ideas back to my research." -- Susan Rodriguez, M. A.
Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists (SSSP)
St. Petersburg, FL, 2025
Undergraduate research assistants Hollie and Chloe presented a secondary analysis examining optimism's moderating role in the association between rumination and blood pressure recovery. Great job working diligently to bring this research question to life and disseminating your findings to a broader audience!
Undergraduate research assistants Chancelor, AJ, Gabriella, and Mei also collaborated on an exploratory analysis investigating whether environment (built vs. natural) moderated the association between perceived challenge and objective performance on a challenging task. Great job to this team for working collaboratively throughout the research process. Your teamwork and dedication made this project possible!