What is civility and what does it mean to be civil? We discuss it in this episode when we talk with Shirley Senarighi of the Door County Civility Project (www.doorcountycivilityproject.org).
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The Blog for the Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Author: Ryan Martin (page 5 of 13)
- When will you graduate? May of 2017.
- What are your career plans? I plan to become an Industrial Organizational Psychologist. Specifically, I would like to work with companies to improve their employee’s satisfaction and retention. This would include research and then implementing a plan to improve their company.
- Why did you major in psychology? I majored in Psychology because I loved everything about it! I took an Introduction to Psychology class my junior year of high school and knew it was the perfect path for me.
- What do you do for fun? When I have down time, I like to spend time with my family, the children I nanny, and friends, as well as exercising, baking, and watching my favorite shows on Netflix.
- What academic experience or accomplishment are you most proud of? I have had a lot of amazing experiences thus far, but if I had to choose the one I am most proud of, I would say working as a GPS Peer Mentor. I am really proud of the impact I have made on my students.
- What’s your favorite movie, book, and TV show related to psychology? This may sound silly, but my favorite shows that can be related to Psychology are The Bachelor, How I Met Your Mother, and The Office. I love thinking about how we can incorporate Psychology into how people are ‘falling in love’ so quickly. It is also fun to examine the different types of personalities that are in How I Met Your Mother and The Office.
- What single thing do you hope to accomplish at UWGB before graduating? I absolutely love doing research, so I want to complete my Honors Project next year and present at MPA again.
- What else do you want people to know about you? I would like everyone to know that I am very excited to work as the President of Psi Chi next year!
In celebration of Earth Week, we talk with Social Ecologist and Environmental Psychology expert, Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges. Joining us for the talk is UWGB Psychology student, Gracie Kellow.
- What are your career plans? After graduation, I intend to attend graduate school and work towards a career in the Counseling field.
- Why did you major in psychology? Generally speaking, I have always had an innate passion and fascination for the field of Psychology-An insatiable desire to learn about the mind and what causes us to act the way we do. In essence, to understand what motivates peoples’ behaviors/actions/thoughts. Clearly, psychology is interwoven into the Counseling field, which is where my true psychological passion lies. One major factor associated with counseling is the ever-glowing desire to help other people in their lives. It is incredibly rewarding to help others navigate through problems and overcome hardships with the support necessary. Talking with people, being apart of something that is larger than myself is quite fulfilling.
- What academic experience or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am glad that I decided to be involved on campus; including officer positions in two clubs and volunteering for various other tasks on campus. I am incredibly thankful that two professors have given me the opportunity to be their research assistants, as well as doing an honors project. I’m proud that I am surrounded daily by such dedicated Psychology Professors who have helped me grow academically. Another accomplishment I am proud of is that the research I did (as a research assistant) with my fellow researcher, Michaella Brickner, was accepted at the Midwestern Psychological Association in Chicago. In addition, we are both presenting this research at the 15th Annual Academic Excellence, which is a new and exciting experience for the both of us.
- What single thing do you hope to accomplish at UWGB before graduating? Publish in a journal with one of the wonderful Psychology Professors here at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay.
- When did you graduate? I graduated Spring of 2013
- What do you do now? I work for Georgia-Pacific as a Skilled Trades Recruiter. I work to recruit Mechanics, Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians and other maintenance roles for our facilities across the nation.
- Why did you major in psychology? Like many of my peers, I think that Psychology found me. I originally set out to be an Education major but through a few classes and experiences I realized quickly that was not my path. I took Introduction to Psychology and Gods, Ghosts and Goblins with Dr. Gurung. I loved both of those classes. I talked about my readings to my friends. I stayed up late reading and studying. I never once grew tired of it and then it hit me, maybe this is what I should study. I have always wanted to find a way to help people and with the diversity that Psychology has, I knew I could find my place in it.
- What do you do for fun? I like to dabble in a lot of different things trying to find new and fun things to do. My biggest passion would be cooking. I absolutely love trying new recipes and challenging myself with creative ways to cook or feast. Luckily, I have a very willing boyfriend to try out all my new recipes on. I also love horseback riding. I have been riding since I was young and nothing is better than going home to go for a long ride with my horse. I also enjoy reading, painting projects and gardening.
- What academic experience or accomplishment are you most proud of? I am quite proud of two things- I know I am supposed to pick one but I just couldn’t pick! I am very proud to have received a Chancellor’s Medallion. I worked hard both in school, at work, and in my internships. Nothing is better than finally seeing all of your achievements come full circle and receiving a medallion for it. Also, it was pretty awesome to walk during graduation with it on. It is hanging up in my office at home now as a reminder of all the things I am capable of doing. My second though was being asked to be the guest speaker at the Psi Chi Induction Ceremony in 2015. It is such an honor to be asked back to your Alma Mater to tell your story and advice to the next generation. I never would have imagined doing it nor being asked.
- What’s your favorite movie, book, and TV show, related to psychology? I am all about the classics- so I love “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. I watched it in high school and bought it like a week after because I thought it was so good. I still have it and on rainy Sunday’s I usually pop it in and read a book with it playing in the background. Slightly strange- but so, so good.
- What an important goal or accomplishment you are currently working on? I am at a weird point in my life where I am at a good point in my career but I feel anxious to do more. I am debating going back to school to further my education in Human Resources. It is a big step to go back and start down a new path but I feel it is the right thing to do.
Drs. Gurung and Martin chat with six different students about their research on topics related to death, moral decision making, autism, cultural competence, and suicide. These six students (Liza Steffeck, Sarah Busko, Chad Osteen, Vince Badalamenti, Michelle McChesney, and Will Vogt) represent just a few of the more than 40 UWGB Psychology students who will be presenting their work at Posters in the Rotunda, the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, and the UWGB Academic Excellence Symposium.
In this powerful talk, Chelsey Steffens (class of 2014) discusses common reactions to sexual assault. Her talk is based on her work as a Victim Advocate with the Sexual Assault Center of Family Services of Northeastern Wisconsin.
One of six engaging talks from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay psychology students and alumni on December 7th, 2015 at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.
-Talk Sponsored by Dr. Kris Vespia
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