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2024 Conference Recap <\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5th annual Western New York Undergraduate Psychology Conference<\/strong> was held on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 in Davis Hall on the University at Buffalo’s North Campus. There were 40 student posters and 10 oral presentations. Over 150 students, faculty, and guests from 12 different institutions (Alfred University, Buffalo State University, Canisius College, D\u2019Youville University, Daemen University, Erie Community College, Hilbert College, Houghton University, Le Moyne College, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Empire State College, and the University at Buffalo) were in attendance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo credit: Dr. Wendy Quinton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation Award Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award for the \u201cBest Oral Presentation\u201d<\/mark> <\/em>goes to\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow Rose<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

for their presentation
\u201cHow Does Mental Imagery Relate to Environmental Cognition and Behavior?\u201d
(Rochester Institute of Technology, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marjorie Prokosch)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award for the \u201cBest Poster Presentation\u201d<\/mark> goes to\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grace C. Parmelee<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

for their presentation
\u201cVasopressin-deficiency of Brattleboro rats does not alter social preference\u201d
(University at Buffalo, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew J. Paul)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award for the \u201cBest Poster Presentation Runner-up\u201d<\/mark> goes to\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romiere Horace<\/strong> <\/strong>and Ciara Bailey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

for their presentation
\u201cAssociations Between Aggression, Impulsivity, and Cluster B Personality Disorder Symptoms\u201d
(Rochester Institute of Technology, Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rebecca Houston)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you to our faculty judges!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Sarah Blakely-McClure (Canisius College)
Dr. Jessamy Comer (Rochester Institute of Technology)
Dr. Rebecca Houston (Rochester Institute of Technology)
Dr. Kimberly James (University at Buffalo)
Dr. Beth Johnson (Alfred University)
Dr. Kim Kamper-DeMarco (Buffalo State University)
Dr. Hannah Kim (Houghton University)
Dr. Matthew Paul (University at Buffalo)
Dr. Dennis Poepsel (Daemen College)
Dr. Marjorie Prokosch (Rochester Institute of Technology)
Dr. Manpreet Rai (D\u2019Youville University)
Dr. Howard Reid (Buffalo State University)
Dr. Hollen Reischer (University at Buffalo)
Dr. Pamela Schuetze (Buffalo State University)
Dr. Caitlin Szalkowski (Hilbert College)
Dr. Alexis Thompson (University at Buffalo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conference Schedule<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, April 13th, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08:30 \u2013 09:00 am: Check-in Time
09:00 \u2013 09:10 am: Opening Remarks
09:10 \u2013 10:40 am: Poster Presentations
10:40 \u2013 10:50 am: {Break}
10:50 \u2013 11:50 am: Oral Presentations: Session 1
12:00 \u2013 01:00 pm: Lunch {provided for registered attendees}
01:00 \u2013 02:00 pm: Oral Presentations: Session 2
02:00 \u2013 02:10 pm: {Break}
02:10 \u2013 02:55 pm: Keynote Speaker
02:55 \u2013 03:10 pm: Closing Remarks and Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*All times are EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A list of presentation titles and presenters can be found here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keynote Speaker<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Gary J. Iacobucci, PhD MD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Iacobucci is a psychiatry resident physician at Erie County Medical Center and a postdoctoral research associate in the University at Buffalo Department of Biochemistry. As a Buffalo native, he graduated from the University at Buffalo Departments of Psychology and Biological Sciences in 2013. He then obtained a PhD in the University at Buffalo Department of Biochemistry in 2018 followed by a MD at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2023. Dr Iacobucci\u2019s research has largely focused on electrophysiological characterization of NMDA receptor biophysical properties in health and in rare genetic neurological diseases. His current research is aiming to assess the transdiagnostic role of cognitive phenotypes in treatment outcomes for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorders. The aim is to identify specific endophenotypes that impact patient function to develop targeted therapeutic interventions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About the WNY Undergraduate Psychology Conference<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration costs<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation formats<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students can give one of two types of presentations: 1) a poster presentation<\/strong> or 2) an oral presentation<\/strong> (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)<\/span><\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadlines<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deadline for abstract submissions has past. We are no long accepting submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General registration is now open! Due to limited space, registration is required<\/em> in order to attend the conference. The deadline for general registration is April 1st, 2024<\/strong>. Register here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Past Conferences<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Question? Contact us<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sponsors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The University at Buffalo’s Department of Psychology<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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The University at Buffalo’s Psi Chi Chapter<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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