Colorado College Psychology Dept: Grads, Awards & Honors '05-'06

Psychology / Neuroscience
Graduates, Awards, and Honors
2005 - 2006
Department of Psychology
Colorado College

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Psychology/Neuroscience Grads 2006!!
Honors Convocation Honorees 2006
Honorary Society Inductees 2006

Poster Day Presenters 2006
Research Presentations and Awards
'05-'06 Paraprofessional Announced

Congratulations and Best Wishes!!! Psychology and Neuroscience Graduates 2006
Psychology		Neuroscience
Mitchell Tyler Bacon Hanover, NH Kate Ananda Bell Failrfield, IA Ashley Brooke Conley Leawood, KS Lillian Franchot Dashiell Berkeley, CA also, English *magna cum laude* Kelly D'Arcy Enright Manitou Springs, CO Crystal Paula Fegenbush Arvada, CO Katherine Tate Foster Birmingham, AL also, English *cum laude* Caitlin Anne Frates Los Altos, CA Rebecca Offerdahl Gados Colorado Springs, CO Distinction in Psychology *cum laude* Amanda Marie Gibson Woodbridge, CA Paul Greer Maple Plain, MN # Emily T. Grote Wellesley, MA Alexander Hirshberg Waterton, MA Phillip Justin Hoberman # Madison, CT C. Whitney Johnson Bedford, NY Maria E. Leotta Casper, WY Cameron Henley Lowe North Haven, CT Amelia Rebecca Meyer New York, NY	Menesis Steve Navarro Bronx, NY * Emily Pabst Columbia, MO # Stephanie Rose Peters Minnetonka, MN Samantha Eileen Rasmusen Napa, CA also, English Mary Rosenblatt Woodville, MS Angela Marie Schillaci Telluride, CO Heidi Nicole Schuldt Steamboat Springs, CO Distinction in Psychology *cum laude* Katherine A. Schwartz Evanston, IL Distinction in Psychology Timothy Ian Sheehan Lincroft, NJ also, Sociology Distinction in Sociology *cum laude* Ryan Kyle Shepherd Mancos, CO * Stephanie Lara Simpkins Pinehurst, NC Taea Magdalena Takagi Honolulu, HI Emily Kingsland Taplin Seattle, WA Distinction in Psychology *magna cum laude* Annette Marie Tardiff Seattle, WA # Nathalie Warren Billings, MT * Daniel Wade Wright San Anselmo, CA also, Sociology Perry Burgess Wright Santa Fe, NM	Ashley Ann Ferrington Shoreview, MN Laura Jean Hance Hopkins, MN Zachary Regan Krahn Fort, Collins, CO Ashleigh René Martin Albuquerque, NM Moumita Mazumdar Littleton, CO Courtney Elizabeth Michel Excelsior, MN Andreas M. Neophytou Nicosia, Cyprus Distinction in Neuroscience *magna cum laude* Jessica Boyd Nichols Houston, TX James Brendan O'Keefe Centennial, CO *magna cum laude* Andrew B. Pressman Boise, ID Benjamin W. Schleifer Norman, OK Jesse Steven Stokke Hermantown, MN Phillip Tearse Eugene, OR Crystal June Yi Aurora, CO
See The Psychology Major’s Handbook for an explanation of Distinction in Psychology and the Neuroscience website for an explanation of Distinction in Neuroscience. *Degree pending. #Degree granted August 5, 2005 or December 21, 2005

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Academic Honors Convocation Colorado College May 9, 2006 Psychology / Neuroscience Honors Recipients*
Cornelia Manley Sabine Award by the Department of Psychology Emily Taplin William Arthur Blakely Memorial Award by the Department of Psychology Mandi Medeiros Crown-Goodman Scholarship an All-College Award Mandi Medeiros Outstanding Commitment to Social Change an All-College Award Amanda Gibson Ann Rice Memorial Award an All-College Award Christine Sweaney Stages of Service Award: Expertise by the Community Service Program Angela Schillaci		Arnold B. Scheibel Neuroscience Award by the Neuroscience Program Ashleigh Martin Max Lanner Prize for Excellence in Instrumental Music by the Music Department Benjamin Schleifer Frank Henry John Figge Award by the Health Professions Program James O'Keefe Abbott Prize by the Sociology Department Timothy Sheehan Innovative Leadership by the Community Service Program Jessica Bolen *Click on award names to see Honors Descriptions.

Ashleigh Martin (Neuroscience '06) Outstanding Neuroscience Senior		Mandi Medeiros & Emily Taplin (Psychology '07) & (Psychology '06) Outstanding Psychology Junior & Senior
Christine Sweaney (Psychology '07), Timothy Sheehan (Psychology '06), & Amanda Gibson (Psychology '06)			James O'Keefe (Neuroscience '06)
Angela Schillaci (Psychology '06)	Jessica Bolen (Psychology '06)	Benjamin Schleifer (Neuroscience '06)	PJ Hoberman (Psychology '06)

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Honorary Societies
at Colorado College
We’re pleased to announce the inductions of
Psychology and Neuroscience students into the following Colorado College Honorary Chapters.

Psi Chi
National Honorary in Psychology

INDUCTEES
From left: Rebecca Gados, Alexander Hirsberg, Katherine Schwartz
Not present: Jill Bennett, Sarah McKellar, Mandi Medeiros, Katie Steinberg, Taea Takagi

GRADUATING MEMBERS
Lillian Dashiell, Katherine Foster, Rebecca Gados, Alex Hirshberg, Emily Pabst,
Samantha Rasmusen, Heidi Schuldt, Katherine Schwartz,
Timothy Sheehan, Taea Takagi, Emily Taplin

Phi Beta Kappa
National Honorary for Seniors

James O' Keefe
Emily Taplin

Blue Key
National Honorary for
Juniors and Seniors

Graduating Member:
Timothy Sheehan

Mortar Board
National College Senior Honor Society

Graduating Member:
Katherine Foster

Inductees:
Amy Lisberg
Sarah McKellar

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Psychology and Neuroscience Poster Day
May 5, 2006
We recognize the following students completing Senior Theses or
Independent Study Projects for their hard work and
dedication to the science of psychology.

See Poster Day pictures!

Mitchell Tyler Bacon (Psychology '06) *
The Effect of Students’ Expected Grade on Professor
and Course Ratings
Abstract

Kate Bell (Psychology '06) =
Elements of Satisfaction and Sustained Volunteerism:
A Study of Hurricane Katrina Relief Volunteers
Abstract

Freedom Cheteni (Neuroscience) %
The Effect of Chronic Exposure to Polybrominated
Diphenyl Ethers on the Cholinergic Modulation
of Attention

Bryan Donohue (Psychology '06) *
Altruism among Non-human Animals
Abstract

Crystal P. Fegenbush (Psychology '06) =
The Role of Social Influences on First Year Students’
Attitudes’ Toward Homosexuality
Abstract

Katie Foster (Psychology '06) +
The Ambit of a Worldview: The Policing of
Sex-Role Stereotype
Abstract

Rebecca Gados (Psychology '06) ~
Life Satisfaction of Nicaraguan Immigrants
Living in Costa Rica
Abstract

Amanda Gibson (Psychology '06) %
Effects of Chronic Postnatal Exposure to Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers on
Learning and Attention
Abstract

Alex Hirshberg (Psychology '06) -
The Social Responsiveness Scale: Can it Differentiate
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder from
Pervasive Developmental Disorders?
Abstract

PJ Hoberman (Psychology '06) -
"Pretty Happy. And a Little Bit Rock and Roll.":
The Effectiveness of Live Interactive Music
for Mental Health Clients
Abstract

Maria Leotta (Psychology '06) @
Communication in Infants and Toddlers and
Caregiver Responsiveness
Abstract

Cameron H. Lowe (Psychology '06) =
Satisfaction with Product Selection:
Amount of Choices, Product Types,
and Evaluative Framework
Abstract

Ashleigh Martin (Neuroscience '06) %
The Effects of Moderate Fetal Alcohol Exposure
and Environmental Enrichment on the
Hippocampal Microenvironment
Abstract

Amelia Meyer (Psychology '06) @
Coping Mechanisms of Women Who are
Victims of Domestic Violence
Abstract

Courtney E. Michel (Neuroscience '06) ^
Morphological Gender Differences in Human Insula:
A Quantitative Golgi Study
Abstract

Menesis Steve Navarro (Psychology '06) #
Flow and Its Relationship to Sport
Abstract

Andreas M. Neophytou (Neuroscience '06) &
Allelic Frequencies of Seven STR Loci in the
Greek-Cypriot Population
Abstract

Angela Schillaci (Psychology '06) -
Psychological Explorations of Vicarious Trauma
in Victim Advocates
Abstract

Ben Schleifer (Neuroscience '06) *
Auditory Discrimination of Mozart Excerpts,
Algorithmic Chaos Music, and
a Pure Tone by Rats
Abstract

Heidi Schuldt (Psychology '06) +
Mentoring Program Evaluation: A Look at the
Effectiveness of a Mentoring Program Targeted
Toward At-Risk Youth
Abstract

Katherine A. Schwartz (Psychology '06) =
I’d Rather Be Stupid Than Immoral:
A Study of False Impressions
Abstract

Ryan Shepherd (Psychology '06) *
Explaining Human Laughter Through
Similar Animal Behaviors
Abstract

Stephanie Lara Simpkins (Psychology '06) #
The State of Performance Enhancing Drug Abuse
in Elite Athletics
Abstract

Phill Tearse (Neuroscience '06) ^
Gender Differences in the Left Human Insula:
A Quantitative Golgi Study
Abstract

Nathalie Warren (Psychology '06) +
Abstinence vs. Comprehensive Sexual Health
Abstract

Daniel Wright (Psychology '06) -
Prejudice and Disgust
Abstract

Perry Wright (Psychology '06) #
Sport Superstition as a Function
of Level of Difficulty
Abstract

Crystal Yi (Neuroscience '06) ^
The Native Language Neural
Commitment Hypothesis
Abstract

Presented at the Mid-Year
Psychology and Neuroscience
Poster Day
December 16th, 2005

Rachel Falkenstein (Psychology '06)
Children Exposed to Domestic Violence:
Developmental Issues and Intervention
Abstract

Paul E. Greer (Psychology '05) ~
How Emotional Responses to Music
Relate to Quality of Life
Abstract

Annie Tardif (Psychology '05) #
Effect of Race and Socio-economic Status on
Students' Impression of Depression
Abstract

Advisors:
=Emily Chan, %Lori Driscoll, #Kristi Erdal, *John Horner, ^Bob Jacobs,
@Carole Martin, -Tomi-Ann Roberts, +Tricia Waters, ~Cathey Weir, &Ralph Bertrand

Explore The Psychology Major’s Handbook for information on
Research Opportunities. Also see the Psychology Research page.

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CONGRATULATIONS!
...to the following students presenting research projects at conferences.

Rebecca Gados (Psych. '06)
... presented a poster entitled, Life Satisfaction of Nicaraguan Immigrants Living in Costa Rica, at the
3rd Annual Colorado Springs
Undergraduate Research Forum
and
2006 Rocky Mt. Psychological
Association Convention (pic below).
Becca worked with Cathey Weir.
Abstract

Amanda Gibson (Psych. '06)
... presented a poster entitled, Effects of Chronic Postnatal Exposure to Polybrominated Diphenyl
Ethers on Learning and Attention, at the
3rd Annual Colorado Springs
Undergraduate Research Forum
and
2006 Neurobehavioral Teratology
Society Conference
Amanda worked with Lori Driscoll.
Abstract

Cameron Lowe (Psych. '06)
... presented a poster entitled, Satisfaction with
Product Selection: Amount of Choices, Product
Types, and Evaluative Framework, at the
3rd Annual Colorado Springs
Undergraduate Research Forum
Cameron worked with Emily Chan.
Abstract

Ashleigh Martin (Neuro. '06)
... presented a poster entitled, The Effects of Moderate Fetal Alcohol Exposure and Environmental Enrichment on the Hippocampal Microenvironment,
at the West Coast Biological Sciences
Undergraduate Research Conference
Ashleigh worked with Lee Anna Cunninham (School of Medicine, Univ. of New Mexico) and Lori Driscoll.
Abstract

Andreas Neophytou (Neuro. '06)
... presented a paper entitled, Allelic Frequencies
of Seven STR Loci in the
Greek-Cypriot Population, at the
West Coast Biological Sciences
Undergraduate Research Conference
Andreas worked with Biology faculty member
Ralph Bertrand.
Abstract

Angela Schillaci (Psych. '06)
... presented a poster entitled, Psychological Explorations of Vicarious Trauma in
Victim Advocates, at the
3rd Annual Colorado Springs
Undergraduate Research Forum
and
2006 Rocky Mt. Psychological
Association Convention (pic below).
Angela worked with Tomi-Ann Roberts.
Abstract

Perry Wright (Psych. '06)
... was accepted to present a poster entitled, Sport Superstition as a Function of Level of Difficulty,
at the 3rd Annual Colorado Springs
Undergraduate Research Forum
Perry worked with Kristi Erdal.
Abstract

Freedom Cheteni (Neuro. '06)
... presented a poster entitled, Effect of Chronic Exposure to Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers
on the Cholinergic Modulation of Attention, at the
West Coast Biological Sciences
Undergraduate Research Conference
Freedom worked with Lori Driscoll.

Conference links:

CSURF
Colorado Springs, CO
April 30, 2006

NTS
Tucson, AZ
June 24-26, 2006

RMPA
Park City, UT
April 20-22, 2006

WCBSURC
San Diego, CA
April 29, 2006

Becca Gados and Cathey Weir at RMPA.

Angela Schillaci presents her Senior Thesis at RMPA.

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Paraprofessional
We congratulate the following Psychology graduate
who has been selected to serve as Psychology Paraprofessional during the 2006 - 2007
academic year.

Phillip J. "PJ" Hoberman ('06)
Psychology Paraprofessional
Department of Psychology

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Psychology/Neuroscience Grads 2006!!
Honors Convocation Honorees 2006
Honorary Society Inductees 2006

Poster Day Presenters 2006
Research Presentations and Awards
'05-'06 Paraprofessional Announced