The 2023-2024 academic year was a huge success for the lab. Accomplishments include:<\/p>\n
Megan Gardner Weishaar<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Sam DiCecco<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Elizabeth \u00a0Lucci-Rimer<\/strong> is completing her internship at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, this upcoming year.<\/p>\n Vanessa Joachin<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Laura Hogan<\/strong> is completing her internship at Colorado State University in Fort Colins, Colorado.<\/p>\n 2 students passed their dissertation defense to earn their PhD:<\/p>\n Laura Hogan<\/strong> – Using Structural Equation Modeling to Assess the Relations Between Exercise, Identity, and Psychosocial Outcomes<\/p>\n Sam DiCecco<\/strong> – Development of a Behavioral Measurement of Sensation Seeking Personality Trait and Its Association with Negative Health Outcomes<\/p>\n Vanessa Joachin\u00a0<\/strong>– Intersectional Multilevel Modeling as a Method for Intersectional Analysis of Inequity in Mental Health Distress Among College Student-Parents<\/span><\/p>\n Patrice Arkfeld<\/strong> – Using Machine Learning and Cohort-Sequential Modeling to Predict Suicide Attempts Among Colorado Adolescents<\/p>\n Several of us proposed dissertations and theses, submitted and published peer-reviewed manuscripts, and presented at conferences.<\/p>\n We’re looking forward to continuing to work hard, have fun, and support each other.<\/p>\n – Development of Addictive & Risky Behaviors Lab Grad Students<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 … <\/p>\nInternship Matches<\/h3>\n
Dissertation Defenses<\/h3>\n
Thesis Defenses<\/h3>\n
And More<\/h3>\n
Thanks for a great year, Dr. Conner!<\/h3>\n