Psychology Students Presented at Research Convention
Four Cerritos College psychology students, seven alumni and two faculty members presented
their research projects at the 97th annual Western Psychological Association (WPA)
in Sacramento.
Students Reena Rana, Deb Bragg, Gloria Avalos and Zoila Mendoza presented their novel research on The Effects of Power Posing on Academic Performance and Instructor Attire, Body Language, And Verbal Habits Impact Student Learning that they conducted in the Research Methods course. Five alumni, Alex Gomez, Milton Enriquez, Patsy Rodriguez, Tania Rodriguez and Kevon Williams presented their research.
Dr. Jaclyn Ronquillo gave a presentation on assessing student learning outcomes titled Update on the American Psychology Association’s Summit on the National Assessment of Psychology. Dr. Kimberley Duff gave a presentation with two alumni, Amalia Lira and Zanjbeel Mahmood, titled Mentoring Students to Become Scientists and Mentors. Additionally, Dr. Duff gave an invited talk titled Mentoring First Generation College Students: An Investment of a Lifetime.
All of the presentations received positive feedback. WPA was founded in 1921 to stimulate the exchange of scientific and professional ideas among students, professors, and practitioners of psychology. WPA serves as a major and unique vehicle for students to enhance their educational experience and learn about professional careers as psychologists.
“The conference was an awe inspiring experience,” said student Deb Bragg. “We were all exposed to different disciplines within psychology and learned of the depth of knowledge available to those who choose to pursue a career in psychology.” She hopes to continue on to a Ph.D. in social psychology.
Reena Rana echoed. “The WPA was an amazing opportunity to network with professors and peers as well as learn about traditional and alternative career paths in psychology. I am truly grateful for this experience; it was very informative and eye-opening.”
Reena also plans to pursue graduate school and find an avenue to apply psychology to solve real world problems.
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