Last week, Black M.I.N.D.S. (Mentoring and Inspiring New Developments on Psychology) had a research event that highlighted student and faculty experiences with research within the Stevenson Psychology Department. Jasmin Sheikh, Jimmie Curtis-Lewis, and Ellington Mendez, the first two students and the last an alumni-turned professor at the university, led the discussion as panelists.
During this insightful presentation, Jimmie discussed her research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), Jasmin shared her experiences during her EEG research journey, and Professor Mendez expanded on his personal experiences with conducting research at Stevenson. Attendees of this event were able to learn more about the internship process, the value of applied experiences, and mingle with other students.
The opportunity to do research as an undergraduate is a great privilege that Stevenson provides its students, and this event successfully fostered community, promoted professional growth and development, and served as a starting point for students who have yet to start their research journey. Many students have expressed that this event was a low-pressure way to learn about what resources are available to them and have their voices be heard.
Black M.I.N.D.S. intends to run a research event similar to this in the future in light of all of the positive feedback.
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