Meet Our Students: 2011 Cohort
Devin Merritt received his B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University– Idaho. Before coming to Louisiana Tech, Devin worked as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist. His research interests include, academic self-efficacy and career development.
Jay Middleton received his Undergraduate degree in communications and psychology from the University of Kansas. His work experience includes Osawatomie State Hospital as a mental health aide, and the Iowa Juvenile Home and University of Northern Iowa Counseling Center, where he worked as a practicum student. Jay‘s current research interests include psychological reactance, message framing, assessment, and evolutionary psychology.
Jonathan Collins received his B.A. in Psychology from Tulane University. Before coming to Louisiana Tech, Jonathan worked at the Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas as a Mental Health Associate. Jonathan‘s work at Menninger included co-leading various psychoeducation groups and being involved of the writing of clinic polices and procedures. His current research interests include college students attitudes & knowledge toward students with ADHD & Learning Disabilities, stereotype threat, personality testing, and sleep.
Rebecca Cox obtained her B.A. in Psychology and MS. Ed. In Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami. Her previous research experience was in the area of early intervention and preschool readiness. Clinically, she has worked with domestic violence and juvenile offenders. Rebecca‘s current research interests include personality assessment.
Rosie Niles came all the way from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario to join us at LA Tech. At McMaster‘s she earned her B.A. in Psychology and gained applied experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She also volunteered as a children‘s group leader for a community outreach program that educated parents and teachers of children with ADHD and taught social skills training to children with ADHD. Her current research interests include social networking, attribution style and the fundamental attribution error and reversal theory.
Terri Duck graduated from the University of South Alabama with a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Community Counseling. Her Master‘s internship was conducted simultaneously at a child outpatient center and at an adult outpatient center. While working with children with a host of issues, she developed an interest in parent training and education that she has carried into her doctoral research. Terri is interested in how to help parents understand children mental disorders and be better change agents in the home. Her current research is focused on how different forms of parenting are related to the child‘s level of hope and well-being. She is also involved in a research project investigating the spread of emotions through social networks.