Diversity Conference

Diversity in Psychology Research Conference

Saturday, October 26, 2024

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Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to attend the Diversity in Psychology Research Conference on October 26, 2024, sponsored by the Department of Psychology at Marquette University. This conference will be held on the campus of Marquette University in O'Brien Hall, Room 150 A/B. 

The event will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the work of faculty members and graduate students who are conducting cutting-edge research in diversity-related areas in psychology. It also is intended to help students with the process of applying to graduate school and provide insight into life as a graduate student: Come to learn more about our graduate programs in Clinical Psychology and Behavior Analysis and meet our faculty and grad students.

 

  • What to expect
  • Conference Schedule
  • Diversity-Related Research

This year's event will be held on Marquette's campus.  You can expect to:

  • Hear from Marquette faculty and students about their conducting cutting-edge research in diversity-related areas in psychology.
  • Learn how to maximize the appeal of your application to a graduate program from both Marquette University Graduate School admissions staff and from a Director of Clinical Training (DCT) with over two decades of experience in graduate training.

  • There will be a poster session presenting research conducted by faculty and graduate students in the department as well as by attendees from other universities. Attendees are invited to submit an abstract to be considered for inclusion in the poster session. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place posters. 

  • Interact with current graduate students who will answer questions about applications, interviews, and balancing the rigors of graduate school.
  • Receive a $50.00 application fee waiver for Marquette's graduate programs in psychology and counseling.

Diversity in Psychology Research Conference Schedule

10:30 am                      

Registration begins

10:45 am     

Welcoming remarks (Chair)

11:00 am        

Poster Session  

11:45 am      

Lunch

12:15 pm         

Research Blitz Talks

  1. John Grych- Se Necesita Un Pueblo: How communities support resilience in Latine youth
  2. Amy Van Hecke- Timeline to a Relationship: Partnering with Native American Communities in WI around Autism
  3. Astrida Kaugars- Experiences of Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Collaborations with Graduate Students

1:00 pm

How to get into Graduate School in Psychology

1:45 pm

MAPIP: The Multicultural Awareness & Professional Integration Program 

2:00 pm

Does Life Continue in Grad School? (Q & A panel with current graduate students)

Psychology faculty and graduate students conduct research on a variety of diversity-related topics. Take a look at these videos to see some of the work going on in the department:

Dr. John Grych - Resilience and Relationship Lab

Dr. Stephen Saunders - Friendship Ministry

Dr. Tiffany Kodak - Bullying prevention for children with autism

Dr. Stephanie Hood - SSAIL: Social Skills, Assessment, Intervention and Learning