In this episode we talk with UW-Green Bay political scientist, Dr. Aaron Weinschenk, about his research on the relationships between personality and political behaviors.
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- When will you graduate? May 2016
- What are your career plans? Attend graduate school for Sports Psychology
- Why did you major in psychology? I chose to major in psychology so that I can understand human behavior better. Why do people do what they do? Psychology is extremely fascinating, because it can applied to all aspects of life.
- What do you do for fun? I love soccer and have competed all four years on the UW-Green Bay Women’s soccer team. I also enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling.
- What academic experience or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of conducting my own honors study. Finally being able to create and conduct your own research on something that most interests you is pretty cool.
- What’s your favorite movie, book, and TV show related to psychology? The TV show Criminal Minds.
In this episode we talk with Family Services Director for Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity, Michelle Heeler, and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Psychology student and Habitat Volunteer, Sarah Busko.
Learn more about Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity at www.greenbayhabitat.org
Tyler Secor (class of 2015) discusses what video games have to teach us about death and dying.
One of six interesting talks from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay psychology students and alumni on December 7th, 2015 at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.
- When did you graduate? December 2014
- What do you do now? I work for the Sexual Assault Center of Family Services here in Green Bay. I am a Victim Advocate and I’m also the Volunteer Coordinator. As an advocate, I provide crisis counseling and advocacy for victims during police reports and/or acute medical exams. I also provide ongoing emotional support, referrals, and/or legal assistance throughout various stages of the court process. As the Volunteer Coordinator, I recruit, provide training to new advocates, manage volunteer activity, and provide continuous training opportunities as well.
- Why did you major in psychology? Psychology actually found me. I was always interested in it, but I had written it off, thinking it would be too hard. So going into college, I was planning to major in Graphic Art, as that was natural for me. As I started taking more Human Development and Psychology courses, I realized that this area came just as naturally and I have no regrets!
- What do you do for fun? I’m a snowmobiling nerd. In the winter, you can find me on the trails and planning trips up north with my husband, friends, or family to do that. I also play the violin and I’m a big sucker for psychology related books.
- What academic experience or accomplishment are you most proud of? I’m most proud of the PSI Talk presentation I gave a month ago at UWGB. I was able to talk about common reactions I see from sexual assault victims, what physically and chemically takes place in the brain, and how often society misunderstands all of that. It was a huge honor for me and I’m excited to continue using that to raise awareness and understanding about sexual assault.
- What’s your favorite movie, book, and TV show, related to psychology? My favorite book is the DSM5; I read it for fun. Just kidding—Everyone should read The Sociopath Next Door (Martha Stout PhD) and Quiet (Susan Cain), you’ll thank me later. I can’t think of a movie, BUT if you’re in college and you want to be informed, you need to watch The Hunting Grounds documentary. It will shake you, as it shows a glimpse of victim stories that occur closer to home than people think, but it’s also VERY empowering with an optimistic ending.
- What an important goal or accomplishment you are currently working on? My goals are very long term. I plan to work in the sexual assault field for a very long time because I see the impact that just one person can do and I see a huge need for this work. My goal is to continue making our community aware of our services and aware of ways they can help advocate for victims directly and indirectly. Last year I organized an outreach effort to hang flyers in bathrooms throughout the community and I hope to expand that project as the years continue.
- What else do you want people to know about you? I also run an Art Support Group for the Sexual Assault Center that’s open to adult, female, survivors. If you or anyone you know would like more information about signing up for this group, our Healthy Relationships group, or need options and emotional support you can call our 24/7 hotline number: 920-436-8899.
In this episode we talk with social psychologist and weight stigma expert, Dr. Christine Smith.
- When will you graduate? Spring 2016
- What are your career plans? My hopes are to get accepted into graduate school and work towards a PhD in social psychology to be a professor.
- Why did you major in psychology? I wanted to know what affects human behavior and cut through the pseudo-science we are told. Both the biological and social mechanisms of behavior.
- What do you do for fun? I enjoy reading and playing computer or board games with friends.
- What academic experience or accomplishment are you most proud of? My acceptance into MPA twice means quite a lot to me. Both for honor of being able to present my research and the opportunity to meet fascinating psychologists from across the country.
- What’s your favorite movie, book, and TV show related to psychology? The Experimenter movie.
- What single thing do you hope to accomplish at UWGB before graduating? I hope to submit my research on altruism to a journal before I graduate.
- What else do you want people to know about you? I am heavily involved in political organizations on campus. It is equally important we try to apply the psychology we learn as well as learn it.
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