CONGRATULATIONS!
The 2023-2024 academic year was a huge success for the lab. Accomplishments include:
Graduation
Megan Gardner Weishaar graduated from the Counseling Psychology doctoral program in 2024. She is currently a Rehabilitation Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Washington School of Medicine, Harborview Medical Center.
Sam DiCecco graduated from the Cognitive Psychology program through the Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Neurosciences program in 2024. He is currently working as a Postdoctoral Fellow on the NIDA T32 Training in Genetic and Neurobehavioral Mechanisms of Addiction Program at University of Minnesota.
Internship Matches
Elizabeth Lucci-Rimer is completing her internship at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, this upcoming year.
Vanessa Joachin is completing her internship at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she will be specializing in infant and early childhood mental health.
Laura Hogan is completing her internship at Colorado State University in Fort Colins, Colorado.
Dissertation Defenses
2 students passed their dissertation defense to earn their PhD:
Laura Hogan – Using Structural Equation Modeling to Assess the Relations Between Exercise, Identity, and Psychosocial Outcomes
Sam DiCecco – Development of a Behavioral Measurement of Sensation Seeking Personality Trait and Its Association with Negative Health Outcomes
Vanessa Joachin – Intersectional Multilevel Modeling as a Method for Intersectional Analysis of Inequity in Mental Health Distress Among College Student-Parents
Thesis Defenses
Patrice Arkfeld – Using Machine Learning and Cohort-Sequential Modeling to Predict Suicide Attempts Among Colorado Adolescents
And More
Several of us proposed dissertations and theses, submitted and published peer-reviewed manuscripts, and presented at conferences.
We’re looking forward to continuing to work hard, have fun, and support each other.
Thanks for a great year, Dr. Conner!
– Development of Addictive & Risky Behaviors Lab Grad Students