Conference events

2014
Boston, MA

The Psychology of Horror Movies:
Horror movies are kind of a strange thing in that they horrify us and yet we love them. Why is that? A lot of psychology goes into horror movies in that they are meant to not only be a scary idea but a psychological mind craze. What is it about them that has us hooked? We were joined by Dr. Jonas Prida and Dr. Daniel Look to explore all the different types of horror that are out now and what they reflect about the audiences who enjoy these movies. Our guest star Dr. Jonas Prida would also like to invite you to check out his webpage on horror university! http://horroruniversity.net/

CSI Boston: Where Psychology meets the Law
We know that psychology is in virtually every facet of our lives, but do we ever stop to consider the myriad ways this can affect us from a legal perspective? What factors are involved in a jury’s decision? Just how reliable is eyewitness testimony? How has psychology played a role in some of the most famous cases (OJ Simpson, Casey Anthony, George Zimmerman, etc.)? This event discussed the intersection of psychology and law, and will open your eyes to just how big of a role psychology plays in justice!

Violence in the Media

What is it about violence that we as a culture find so interesting, even funny? There has been so much talk about whether violence in the media plays a role in individuals growing up to perpetrate acts of violence, but is there any support to that idea? This even discussed the effects of violence in the media as a social norm.

The To-Dos and NOT To-Dos of Giving a Professional Presentation

Ever wonder how to put together the perfect presentation? Ever sit through an absolutely terrible presentation and wish the presenter had known about this event? What should your PowerPoint look like? Is it appropriate to use pictures? How much should be on your slides versus in your notes? This event will give you some tips on how to boost your presentation skills!

Sticky Situations

Let’s face it: awkward situations arise all the time. Have you ever been in a situation where a professor flat out refuses to respond to an e-mail, or gives you a grade you don’t agree with? There is a right way and a wrong way to handle that kind of situation, and this event will help you to lean what to do. The event was a loose, discussion-based event where several “sticky” scenarios will be presented and discussed.

I have a BA in Psychology…. now what?

2013
Manhattan, NY

Pop Culture in Psychology: 
We were fortunate enough to be joined by Dr. Jessica Lakin, Dr. Michele Yurecko, Dr. Jill Cermele, and Dr. Jonas Prida for a discussion on popular culture psychology.

2014
Boston, MA

The Psychology of Horror Movies:
Horror movies are kind of a strange thing in that they horrify us and yet we love them. Why is that? A lot of psychology goes into horror movies in that they are meant to not only be a scary idea but a psychological mind craze. What is it about them that has us hooked? We were joined by Dr. Jonas Prida and Dr. Daniel Look to explore all the different types of horror that are out now and what they reflect about the audiences who enjoy these movies.

CSI Boston: Where Psychology meets the Law
We know that psychology is in virtually every facet of our lives, but do we ever stop to consider the myriad ways this can affect us from a legal perspective? What factors are involved in a jury’s decision? Just how reliable is eyewitness testimony? How has psychology played a role in some of the most famous cases (OJ Simpson, Casey Anthony, George Zimmerman, etc.)? This event discussed the intersection of psychology and law, and will open your eyes to just how big of a role psychology plays in justice!

Violence in the Media

What is it about violence that we as a culture find so interesting, even funny? There has been so much talk about whether violence in the media plays a role in individuals growing up to perpetrate acts of violence, but is there any support to that idea? This even discussed the effects of violence in the media as a social norm.

The To-Dos and NOT To-Dos of Giving a Professional Presentation

Ever wonder how to put together the perfect presentation? Ever sit through an absolutely terrible presentation and wish the presenter had known about this event? What should your PowerPoint look like? Is it appropriate to use pictures? How much should be on your slides versus in your notes? This event will give you some tips on how to boost your presentation skills!

Sticky Situations

Let’s face it: awkward situations arise all the time. Have you ever been in a situation where a professor flat out refuses to respond to an e-mail, or gives you a grade you don’t agree with? There is a right way and a wrong way to handle that kind of situation, and this event will help you to lean what to do. The event was a loose, discussion-based event where several “sticky” scenarios will be presented and discussed.

I have a BA in Psychology…. now what?

Let’s be honest… we all think psychology is the best field to get a degree in. But once you have your BA or BS in psych, what then? Do you have to go to grad school to be successful, or are there jobs you can get with just a bachelors? This event helped to map the post-undergrad future, including the “whys and why nots” of grad school and potential career opportunities.