Student Research & Creative Activity Symposium

"The discipline of Psychology is guided by scientific principles and the Scientific Method. The hallmark of science is Critical thinking, thoughtfully probing and analyzing problems and questions. Research is the “means to and practical application of ” Critical Thinking. Our Department Research Forum allows students to display and present their projects to faculty and peers and gives them a “hands on experience “in the scientific method. It is an invaluable experience for our students. They obtain a better understanding of the complexities of the field of psychology and learn to appreciate the roots of psychology. The Forum also prepares students for Graduate Education and real world problem solving strategies."

"The research symposium provided an excellent opportunity for my graduate students, pursuing a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology, to advance their personal and professional abilities in research. The symposium enabled them to increase their depth of understanding about their research focus by sharing the information with others in a professional atmosphere."

"The Research and Creative Activities Symposium has been an inspiration to me. Not only am I humbled to see my students confidently describing their projects to others, but I love talking with students about all the great projects taking place all over campus.”