Coordinated by SOAR's President, Edgar D. Jimenez-Madora, featuring representatives from various Psychology clubs, labs, and other programs

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In this talk, representatives from the Psychology Department discuss how you can get involved and connected in the Psychology Department. You can learn about how you can join a club, work with peer mentors, or do research in the department. Meet with fellow students and professors and learn more about Psychology!

Kevin Montes, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

California State University, Dominguez Hills

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​In this talk, Dr. Montes focuses on predictors of substance use, protective behavioral strategy use, and alcohol recovery; specifically, pre-onset substance use expectancies, substance use identity, substance use initiation, and drinking/recovery identity. He also discusses the implications associated with addressing these research questions, in addition to future research that is needed to move the field forward in these areas.  

Ben Graham, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology​

Humboldt State University

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Drawing on historical social justice movements and over 12 years of community-based research Dr. Graham discusses how we make the most of an imperfect present, and how we build the future we want to see. He also discusses how applied, collaborative research can work to strengthen communities, even in challenging times, and includes resources and opportunities to connect with others in imagining what a community-engaged future can look like for you.

Ignatius Nip, Ph.D.

Interim Director and Associate Professor of the School of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences

San Diego State University

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Dr. Nip discusses how speech difficulties can negatively impact not only communication but academic and social development and functioning, as well as presents how the use of kinematic and acoustic measures may provide insights into how clinicians can improve speech intelligibility, which can increase individuals' quality of life.

Danielle Blaylock, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Applied Social Psychology

Queen's University, Belfast​

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Dr. Blaylock discusses how Northern Ireland, once a site of an intractable conflict, is now an exemplar of a post-conflict society. However, division along ethno-religious lines continues to shape the lives of people born after the peace agreement. This talk provides examples of how intergroup contact theory successfully promotes positive intergroup relations among children and young people and highlights the intersection of research, policy, and practice in Northern Ireland.