Prospective Students

Prospective Graduate Students

Competitive students will have research experience and an openness and eagerness to learn about ideas and skills related to psychological assessment. We do not specialize in a single instrument, but rather assessment processes. Thus, the lab members have interests which cover a broad array of population or clinical settings (e.g., neuropsychology, active-duty/Veteran, trauma-exposed families, etc.); however, their focus is consistent within the assessment process observed within each. Research across these domains focus on (1) developing the detection of invalid responding as it uniquely applies to that specialization, (2) evaluating and improving criterion prediction through integrative methods and existing theoretical models, and (3) longitudinal studies focused on processes, particularly for recovery via and treatment-engaged samples. The lab is best suited to those with a goal of being academic researchers. Through direct and tiered mentoring, trainees will learn skills needed for aspiring academics to setup, run, and succeed in tenure-track positions within their defined specialization and research foci (e.g., Trans mental health assessment and the integration of gender identity components). Applicants with strong statistical skills, interests, and experiences will well prepared for the breadth of learning which is required for lab involvement.

My goal is to provide the support and opportunities for you to develop into the professional role you envision for yourself. I also want you to have fun along the way in graduate school. That’s very important as well – so CHECK OUT this guide I’m putting together on some local favorites in food, outdoors, and coffee. If you have questions about the me, the program, the area, or the lab, feel free to e-mail me.

Prospective Undergraduate Lab members

If you are wanting to to see how research can enrich your understanding of psychology, or if you would like to build skills for graduate school, then lab involvement is the right step for you. In the PATS lab, there are a variety of opportunities for involvement which can be tailored to your research experience and desired level of commitment. My goal as a research mentor is to foster students’ interest and guide them as they navigate college and their career aspirations.

What this typically means is that you will be part of data collection projects. Right now I am running one study on how people fake mental disorders and another on help-seeking behaviors in depression. There are several others as well, including one with Dr. Schmidt on an incarcerated population. Students may be involved in data entry or running participants for those projects, or other ones. Take a look at the type of research being conducted in the lab. If this is of interest to you, fill out THIS APPLICATION. I will contact you to let you know if I will be interviewing you for a position in the lab. As a member of my, lab you will expected to enroll in credits for PSY 4000 (Individual Problems) and be active in lab projects several hours each week.