Researcher
Current topics of research
- Memory enhancement techniques
- Individual differences in eyewitness memory and techniques to improve it
- Effects of emotion regulation strategies on cognition and memory
- Memory in aging and dementia
Necessary prerequisites/training
Students having already taken PSYC 2001 and PSYC 2050 preferred, but no pre-requisites — training on the job. Recommend PSYC 3320.
Length
Minimum 1-semester; preferred minimum 2 consecutive semesters. I allow 1 to 3 credits of PSYC 4995 per term and expect availability of at least 5 hours/week.
What will this lab experience provide to students?
- Research design and experience with testing young and older subjects using cognitive and neuropsychological tests.
- Data coding and analysis with SPSS.
- Authorship on presentations and research publications through assistance with study completion and writing of papers. All students in my lab are encouraged to get involved in a project deeply enough to submit an abstracts for presentation and help prepare a paper for publication (earning authorship).
Rewarding aspects of working as a research assistant
Lots of experience with different tasks and skills; leadership opportunity; strong letters of recommendation for good assistants; opportunity to publish as an undergrad; be part of a great, fun, smart group!
Interested? Contact
E-mail Dr. Nielson at Kristy.Nielson@marquette.edu to set up an appointment.
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