2023 Conference Recap
The 4th annual Western New York Undergraduate Psychology Conference was held in-person on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 in Davis Hall on the University at Buffalo’s North Campus. There were 34 student posters and 8 oral presentations. Over 120 students, faculty, and guests from 13 different institutions (Adelphi University, Alfred University, Buffalo State University, Canisius College, Daemen University, D’Youville University, Hilbert College, Houghton University, Le Moyne College, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Empire State College, SUNY Fredonia, and the University at Buffalo) were in attendance!
Photo credit: Dr. Wendy Quinton
Presentation Award Winners
The award for the “Best Oral Presentation” goes to…
Emily Sutton
for their presentation
“The Addition of Desired Attitudes as a Predictor Variable in the Theory of Planned Behavior: An Examination Using Help-seeking Intentions”
(University at Buffalo, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kenneth DeMarree)
The award for the “Best Poster Presentation” goes to…
Pooja Nattu
for their presentation
“The effects of the circadian neurohormone melatonin on the response to cocaine and Pavlovian food cues”
(University at Buffalo, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Paul Meyer)
The award for the “Best Poster Presentation Runner-up” goes to…
Romiere Horace
for their presentation
“Associations Between Gender, Moral Emotions, and Delinquent Behavior”
(Rochester Institute of Technology, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rebecca Houston)
Thank you to our faculty judges!
Dr. Sarah Blakely-McClure (Canisius College)
Dr. Jack Croxton (SUNY Fredonia)
Dr. Kenneth DeMarree (University at Buffalo)
Dr. Rebecca Houston (Rochester Institute of Technology)
Dr. Beth Johnson (Alfred University)
Dr. Kim Kamper-DeMarco (Buffalo State University)
Dr. Matthew Paul (University at Buffalo)
Dr. Dennis Poepsel (Daemen College)
Dr. Marjorie Prokosch (Rochester Institute of Technology)
Dr. Manpreet Rai (D’Youville University)
Dr. Howard Reid (Buffalo State University)
Dr. Caitlin Szalkowski (Hilbert College)
Dr. Alexis Thompson (University at Buffalo)
Dr. Paul Young (Houghton University)
Conference Schedule
Saturday, April 15th, 2023
08:30 – 09:00 am: Check-in Time
09:00 – 09:10 am: Opening Remarks
09:10 – 10:50 am: Poster Presentations
10:50 – 11:00 am: {Break}
11:00 – 11:50 am: Oral Presentations: Session 1
12:00 – 01:00 pm: Lunch {provided for registered attendees}
01:00 – 01:50 pm: Oral Presentations: Session 2
01:50 – 02:00 pm: {Break}
02:00 – 02:45 pm: Keynote Speaker
02:45 – 03:00 pm: Closing Remarks and Awards
*All times are EST
A list of presentation titles and presenters can be found here.
Keynote Speaker
Brittany Merrill, PhD
Dr. Merrill’s program of research aims to improve the reach, developmental sustainability, and long-term effectiveness of behavioral treatment for childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Her published work spans many topics regarding childhood ADHD including psychopathology, comorbidity, longitudinal outcomes, and evidence-based treatment. She is specifically interested in supporting parents and families via examining parenting behavior and parent stress, tailoring treatments to target key impairments such as academics, and leveraging technology to improve the reach and effectiveness of behavioral treatments. Dr. Merrill’s current, federally-funded research examines parent/child interaction patterns using mobile sensing data and leverages this data to develop personalized, adaptive treatments for children and families.
About the WNY Undergraduate Psychology Conference
The goal of this conference is to provide an affordable and convenient opportunity for undergraduate psychology students to present their scientific findings at a research meeting. This conference is specifically designed to be open and inviting to undergraduate students and is a great transition to larger national conventions. Additionally, this conference provides an opportunity for local WNY students and faculty to meet and network.
Registration costs
Registration is free!
Presentation formats
Students can give one of two types of presentations: 1) a poster presentation or 2) an oral presentation (10 minute maximum). Presenters must indicate which presentation format they would prefer in their abstract submission. For more details on the presentation formats and requirements, visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
Deadlines
The deadline for abstract submissions has past. We are no long accepting submissions. General registration is also closed. Due to limited space, registration is required in order to attend the conference.
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