Dec 2022
The SPA Lab held is annual Cookie Decorating Christmas Party at Dr. Mendoza's house. This year, the festive event also included a white elephant gift exchange, where everyone came away with something they liked!
The SPA Lab held is annual Cookie Decorating Christmas Party at Dr. Mendoza's house. This year, the festive event also included a white elephant gift exchange, where everyone came away with something they liked!
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Oct 2022
The lab took a much needed study break and painted their own pumpkins to get ready for Halloween!
The lab took a much needed study break and painted their own pumpkins to get ready for Halloween!
Sep 2022
The SPA Lab is excited for another year of social justice research. Along with returning seniors, Nicole Borowiec, Kate Evangeline, Patrick Kelly, and Rosie Morford, the lab has new juniors Schuyler Coughlin and Katie Labovitz, as well as seniors Ashley Barron and Sidney Skop joining it. Ashley will be conducting an independent study examining the effects of inclusive marketing strategies on College support among majority and minority students.
The SPA Lab is excited for another year of social justice research. Along with returning seniors, Nicole Borowiec, Kate Evangeline, Patrick Kelly, and Rosie Morford, the lab has new juniors Schuyler Coughlin and Katie Labovitz, as well as seniors Ashley Barron and Sidney Skop joining it. Ashley will be conducting an independent study examining the effects of inclusive marketing strategies on College support among majority and minority students.
Aug 2022
Dr. Mendoza will be teaching his PSY 470: Stereotypes & Prejudice seminar this fall semester. The course has been designated as a flagship course for a recently funded grant that promotes civil discourse and encourages conversations for change. To learn more about the grant and its goals, click here.
Dr. Mendoza will be teaching his PSY 470: Stereotypes & Prejudice seminar this fall semester. The course has been designated as a flagship course for a recently funded grant that promotes civil discourse and encourages conversations for change. To learn more about the grant and its goals, click here.
July 2021
Congratulations to Patrick, who was granted a Summer Undergraduate Research Award to work with Dr. Mendoza. His project will examine the effects of flag priming on shooter bias. To learn more about the aim of this research, click here.
Congratulations to Patrick, who was granted a Summer Undergraduate Research Award to work with Dr. Mendoza. His project will examine the effects of flag priming on shooter bias. To learn more about the aim of this research, click here.
June 2021
Dr. Mendoza presented the research he conducted with Sam and Kate at the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Conference in San Juan, PR. The poster was titled, "Activating Bias Against Minorities Through Racialized COVID-19 Language" and has important implications for the way we speak about the pandemic to others.
Dr. Mendoza presented the research he conducted with Sam and Kate at the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Conference in San Juan, PR. The poster was titled, "Activating Bias Against Minorities Through Racialized COVID-19 Language" and has important implications for the way we speak about the pandemic to others.
May 2021
The SPA Lab hosted Dr. Laurie Kaufman's students from the Middlebridge School, who were visiting from Narragansett, RI to learn first hand about psychological research. These kids were fully engaged and asked brilliant questions, which the lab members handled with expertise.
The SPA Lab hosted Dr. Laurie Kaufman's students from the Middlebridge School, who were visiting from Narragansett, RI to learn first hand about psychological research. These kids were fully engaged and asked brilliant questions, which the lab members handled with expertise.
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Apr 2021
Dr. Mendoza facilitated a Wisdom Over Waffles workshop with Erin Corry on "Bias, Microaggressions, and Allyship" for the PC Athletic Department. He also co-hosted a FacultTEAS session with graduate student Janaja Santos on "The Pandemic Minority Experience."
Dr. Mendoza facilitated a Wisdom Over Waffles workshop with Erin Corry on "Bias, Microaggressions, and Allyship" for the PC Athletic Department. He also co-hosted a FacultTEAS session with graduate student Janaja Santos on "The Pandemic Minority Experience."
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Mar 2021
Congratulations to Tiffany and Hope, who presented their poster, "A Holistic Approach to Combating Stereotype Threat in STEM Among Elementary Children" at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference in NYC. Their research generated a lot of interest especially with the interactive QR code that allowed attendees to download their STEM toolkit.
Congratulations to Tiffany and Hope, who presented their poster, "A Holistic Approach to Combating Stereotype Threat in STEM Among Elementary Children" at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference in NYC. Their research generated a lot of interest especially with the interactive QR code that allowed attendees to download their STEM toolkit.
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Dec 2021
After a COVID-related pause in 2020, the annual SPA Lab Christmas Cookie Decorating Party resumed this year at Dr. Mendoza's house. The students went all out with extra festive outfits and amazing cookies. Vivi and Mason were once again the judges and naturally voted themselves the winners.
After a COVID-related pause in 2020, the annual SPA Lab Christmas Cookie Decorating Party resumed this year at Dr. Mendoza's house. The students went all out with extra festive outfits and amazing cookies. Vivi and Mason were once again the judges and naturally voted themselves the winners.
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Nov 2021
Dr. Mendoza was invited to serve as a presenter and panelist for two important campus events. The first event, "Everyone Matters: A Conversation about the Mental Health of Underrepresented Groups of People" was co-sponsored by the Board of Multicultural Student Association and Active Minds and included Dr. Smaranda Lawrie from the Department of Psychology and Erin Corry from the Office of IDEI. The second event, "Discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" was sponsored by the Board of Programmers and included Dr. Abby Corrington from the PC Business School. Both were well attended and provided a safe space for students to express their past challenges, current frustrations, and future aspirations.
Dr. Mendoza was invited to serve as a presenter and panelist for two important campus events. The first event, "Everyone Matters: A Conversation about the Mental Health of Underrepresented Groups of People" was co-sponsored by the Board of Multicultural Student Association and Active Minds and included Dr. Smaranda Lawrie from the Department of Psychology and Erin Corry from the Office of IDEI. The second event, "Discussing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" was sponsored by the Board of Programmers and included Dr. Abby Corrington from the PC Business School. Both were well attended and provided a safe space for students to express their past challenges, current frustrations, and future aspirations.
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Oct 2021
The SPA Lab spent the afternoon having a picnic and playing card games together on campus. The lab that plays together, publishes together!
The SPA Lab spent the afternoon having a picnic and playing card games together on campus. The lab that plays together, publishes together!
Sep 2021
The SPA Lab is excited to be meeting in person again this fall semester with its newest members, juniors Nicole Borowiec, Kate Evangeline, Patrick Kelly and Rosie Morford. Rising seniors Tiffany Berry, Elyse Pereira, and Hope Tiboni have also joined the lab along with returning student Sam Sierra. The group looks forward to investigating more social issues of intergroup bias through their research!
The SPA Lab is excited to be meeting in person again this fall semester with its newest members, juniors Nicole Borowiec, Kate Evangeline, Patrick Kelly and Rosie Morford. Rising seniors Tiffany Berry, Elyse Pereira, and Hope Tiboni have also joined the lab along with returning student Sam Sierra. The group looks forward to investigating more social issues of intergroup bias through their research!
July 2021
Dr. Mendoza has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure by Providence College and will now forever be part of the Friar Family!
Dr. Mendoza has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure by Providence College and will now forever be part of the Friar Family!
June 2021
Congratulations to lab members Tiffany Berry and Hope Tiboni for receiving the Clint Anderson Research in Psychological Science Award! They will be working this summer with Dr. Mendoza to investigate STEM related programs in the city of Providence for elementary-aged children. Their goal is to conduct a literature review on the obstacles young students, especially girls, face in STEM and to ultimately develop an evidence-based toolkit that can be used by teachers to inspire and foster these interests. Click here to learn more about their award and project.
Congratulations to lab members Tiffany Berry and Hope Tiboni for receiving the Clint Anderson Research in Psychological Science Award! They will be working this summer with Dr. Mendoza to investigate STEM related programs in the city of Providence for elementary-aged children. Their goal is to conduct a literature review on the obstacles young students, especially girls, face in STEM and to ultimately develop an evidence-based toolkit that can be used by teachers to inspire and foster these interests. Click here to learn more about their award and project.
May 2021
Graduation festivities for our seniors were a blast, as well as getting to meet so many supportive parents, siblings, and significant others!
Graduation festivities for our seniors were a blast, as well as getting to meet so many supportive parents, siblings, and significant others!
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Apr 2021
Congratulations to our senior lab members who have committed to graduate programs for next year! Alex will be attending the PsyD in Clinical Psychology Program at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Katherine will be continuing her studies at Providence College in their Master of Education in Literacy Program. Michael will be earning his MS in Counseling Psychology at Northeastern University in Boston. Finally, Taylor will be earning her Juris Doctor degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D. C. The lab celebrated everyone's accomplishments with an end-of-the-year party at Dr. Mendoza's house.
Congratulations to our senior lab members who have committed to graduate programs for next year! Alex will be attending the PsyD in Clinical Psychology Program at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Katherine will be continuing her studies at Providence College in their Master of Education in Literacy Program. Michael will be earning his MS in Counseling Psychology at Northeastern University in Boston. Finally, Taylor will be earning her Juris Doctor degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D. C. The lab celebrated everyone's accomplishments with an end-of-the-year party at Dr. Mendoza's house.
Feb 2021
Dr. Mendoza was honored for his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work by Providence College, which named him the recipient of the 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Vision Award. Read the official announcement and learn more about this prestigious recognition by going here.
Dr. Mendoza was honored for his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work by Providence College, which named him the recipient of the 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Vision Award. Read the official announcement and learn more about this prestigious recognition by going here.
Jan 2021
We are excited to have two new lab members this semester! Taylor Tristine (PC '21) and Patrick Kelly (PC '23) have joined our team and look forward to conducting research on intergroup bias. This spring, Sam M. will also be conducting an independent study examining how gender bias operates in the music industry.
We are excited to have two new lab members this semester! Taylor Tristine (PC '21) and Patrick Kelly (PC '23) have joined our team and look forward to conducting research on intergroup bias. This spring, Sam M. will also be conducting an independent study examining how gender bias operates in the music industry.
Dec 2020
Dr. Mendoza's commentary on "Stressing the Importance of Mental Health in I-O Courses" has been published by Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Access the article by going here.
Dr. Mendoza's commentary on "Stressing the Importance of Mental Health in I-O Courses" has been published by Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Access the article by going here.
Sep 2020
Katherine will be conducting an independent study this semester looking at gender biases in how people respond to COVID-19 medical advice.
Katherine will be conducting an independent study this semester looking at gender biases in how people respond to COVID-19 medical advice.
June 2020
Dr. Mendoza kicked off the inaugural PC Anti-Racism Summer Series with a live Zoom lecture on the psychology of implicit bias. The 30min presentation was attended by over 200 people who got a chance to submit questions for a moderated Q&A portion that followed. You can view a recording of it and get additional resources by going here.
Dr. Mendoza kicked off the inaugural PC Anti-Racism Summer Series with a live Zoom lecture on the psychology of implicit bias. The 30min presentation was attended by over 200 people who got a chance to submit questions for a moderated Q&A portion that followed. You can view a recording of it and get additional resources by going here.
May 2020
Dr. Mendoza has been selected as a Riccobono Academic Resilience Faculty Fellow. This mini-grant program is designed to support efforts to promote student well-being throughout course curriculum and activities. Dr. Mendoza's application focused on his I/O Psychology course this coming fall, which covers the impact of discrimination, stress, and emotional contagion in the workplace. Learn more about the program and the other faculty recipients by going here.
Dr. Mendoza has been selected as a Riccobono Academic Resilience Faculty Fellow. This mini-grant program is designed to support efforts to promote student well-being throughout course curriculum and activities. Dr. Mendoza's application focused on his I/O Psychology course this coming fall, which covers the impact of discrimination, stress, and emotional contagion in the workplace. Learn more about the program and the other faculty recipients by going here.
April 2020
Congratulations to Alex, who has been awarded a Summer Undergraduate Research Award! Her application was only one of four to receive the distinction of Veritas, marking its superb quality and potential impact. She will be working with Dr. Mendoza looking at how intersectional bias may be reduced through imagined contact. We are so proud of you! Learn more about the other student projects by going here.
Congratulations to Alex, who has been awarded a Summer Undergraduate Research Award! Her application was only one of four to receive the distinction of Veritas, marking its superb quality and potential impact. She will be working with Dr. Mendoza looking at how intersectional bias may be reduced through imagined contact. We are so proud of you! Learn more about the other student projects by going here.
March 2020
Due to COVID-19, the College has decided to cancel all in-person classes and will strictly meet online for the rest of the semester. Everyone in the SPA Lab is saddened by this news but will continue to hold Zoom meetings to move forward with its research projects!
Due to COVID-19, the College has decided to cancel all in-person classes and will strictly meet online for the rest of the semester. Everyone in the SPA Lab is saddened by this news but will continue to hold Zoom meetings to move forward with its research projects!
February 2020
The SPA Lab took some time to unwind with its first ever bowling night! No one was particularly good, but Katherine and Michael were exceptionally bad, despite the threat of more Twitter data coding. Personalized jackets and bowling balls may be forthcoming for this group.
The SPA Lab took some time to unwind with its first ever bowling night! No one was particularly good, but Katherine and Michael were exceptionally bad, despite the threat of more Twitter data coding. Personalized jackets and bowling balls may be forthcoming for this group.
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January 2020
Alison will be combining her marketing and psychology backgrounds with her interest in sports to conduct an independent study this semester. Her research will specifically examine how individuation strategies can be used to reduce gender bias against women's collegiate athletics. We also bid adieu to Sam, who will be studying abroad in Barcelona. Best of luck on your adventures in Spain!
Alison will be combining her marketing and psychology backgrounds with her interest in sports to conduct an independent study this semester. Her research will specifically examine how individuation strategies can be used to reduce gender bias against women's collegiate athletics. We also bid adieu to Sam, who will be studying abroad in Barcelona. Best of luck on your adventures in Spain!
December 2019
The SPA Lab had its annual Christmas Cookie Decorating Party at Dr. Mendoza's house! In a clear attempt to bribe Vivi the Judge, Alex made dinosaurs out of her cookies. A white elephant gift exchange was followed by a very competitive game of Yeti in My Spaghetti. Fun was had!
The SPA Lab had its annual Christmas Cookie Decorating Party at Dr. Mendoza's house! In a clear attempt to bribe Vivi the Judge, Alex made dinosaurs out of her cookies. A white elephant gift exchange was followed by a very competitive game of Yeti in My Spaghetti. Fun was had!
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November 2019
As per tradition, the SPA Lab had its team-bonding escape room experience last month! Katherine and Sam were unable to join us, but our newest member, Alison LeMoigne (PC '20), helped Alex, Michael, and Dr. Mendoza escape! "Sweet (but Social) Psychos" for the win!
As per tradition, the SPA Lab had its team-bonding escape room experience last month! Katherine and Sam were unable to join us, but our newest member, Alison LeMoigne (PC '20), helped Alex, Michael, and Dr. Mendoza escape! "Sweet (but Social) Psychos" for the win!
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October 2019
The SPA Lab has a new home within the state-of-the-art Caiafa Center for the Psychological Sciences! The space was made possible, in part, by the generous donation of Leo Caiafa, Jr., the great uncle of lab alum Julianne Szemko. The research suite includes a subject waiting area, a group interaction room outfitted with cameras, and a room with three private computer cubicles. Additionally, there is an attached classroom that can accommodate advanced seminar courses. We are incredibly excited about all the research and learning opportunities these rooms will provide.
The SPA Lab has a new home within the state-of-the-art Caiafa Center for the Psychological Sciences! The space was made possible, in part, by the generous donation of Leo Caiafa, Jr., the great uncle of lab alum Julianne Szemko. The research suite includes a subject waiting area, a group interaction room outfitted with cameras, and a room with three private computer cubicles. Additionally, there is an attached classroom that can accommodate advanced seminar courses. We are incredibly excited about all the research and learning opportunities these rooms will provide.
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September 2019
The SPA Lab welcomes its newest members, juniors Alex Baker, Katherine Mandarakas, Samantha Matzerath, and Michael Pettinato! They are looking forward to getting started on research projects this year that pertain to stereotyping, allyship, inequality, and social justice issues. They are also keeping their fingers crossed for some conference travel experiences!
The SPA Lab welcomes its newest members, juniors Alex Baker, Katherine Mandarakas, Samantha Matzerath, and Michael Pettinato! They are looking forward to getting started on research projects this year that pertain to stereotyping, allyship, inequality, and social justice issues. They are also keeping their fingers crossed for some conference travel experiences!
August 2019
Dr. Mendoza will be sharing his expertise with the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with a new faculty-in-residence position at Providence College. The overarching aim of this appointment is to advance the strategic direction of the office and help it sustain its mission through comprehensive programming and assessment recommendations. As part of this work, Dr. Mendoza talked about inclusive teaching practices to the new faculty during their summer orientation.
Dr. Mendoza will be sharing his expertise with the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with a new faculty-in-residence position at Providence College. The overarching aim of this appointment is to advance the strategic direction of the office and help it sustain its mission through comprehensive programming and assessment recommendations. As part of this work, Dr. Mendoza talked about inclusive teaching practices to the new faculty during their summer orientation.
July 2019
Dr. Mendoza's paper with Elizabeth Parks-Stamm, "Embodying the police: Enclothed cognition effects on shooting decisions," has been published by Psychological Reports and is now available online! For press coverage on the article, go here.
Dr. Mendoza's paper with Elizabeth Parks-Stamm, "Embodying the police: Enclothed cognition effects on shooting decisions," has been published by Psychological Reports and is now available online! For press coverage on the article, go here.
June 2019
Dr. Mendoza traveled to San Diego, CA to attend a pre-conference on Diversity and Inclusion and present the lab's research at SPSSI. The theme for the conference this year was "Fighting Injustice" and our poster on the impact of body cameras on shooter bias was well received!
Dr. Mendoza traveled to San Diego, CA to attend a pre-conference on Diversity and Inclusion and present the lab's research at SPSSI. The theme for the conference this year was "Fighting Injustice" and our poster on the impact of body cameras on shooter bias was well received!
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May 2019
Congratulations to Caroline, Isabel, Jaylee, Julianne, and Natalie, who are all graduating from PC! You will continue to make us proud in your future endeavors, starting with Caroline and Julianne's poster presentation at APS in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to Caroline, Isabel, Jaylee, Julianne, and Natalie, who are all graduating from PC! You will continue to make us proud in your future endeavors, starting with Caroline and Julianne's poster presentation at APS in Washington, D.C.
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April 2019
The SPA Lab welcomed high school students from the Middlebridge School located in Narragansett, RI to hear first-hand about conducting research. They came prepared with great questions and left with a new level of excitement about a potential future studying psychology!
The SPA Lab welcomed high school students from the Middlebridge School located in Narragansett, RI to hear first-hand about conducting research. They came prepared with great questions and left with a new level of excitement about a potential future studying psychology!
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March 2019
Dr. Mendoza and Lauren's paper, "From the classroom to the lab: How faculty can extend curriculum oriented research experiences to publish with undergraduates," has been published by Frontiers in Psychology and is now available online!
Dr. Mendoza and Lauren's paper, "From the classroom to the lab: How faculty can extend curriculum oriented research experiences to publish with undergraduates," has been published by Frontiers in Psychology and is now available online!
December 2018
The SPA Lab holiday party returned this year with some epic (and very competitive) cooking decorating fun! Everyone worked very hard to impress Judge Vivi, who ultimately declared herself the winner.
The SPA Lab holiday party returned this year with some epic (and very competitive) cooking decorating fun! Everyone worked very hard to impress Judge Vivi, who ultimately declared herself the winner.
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November 2018
Last month, Dr. Mendoza was interviewed by Veronica Bright for Zee Jay Digital's podcast, Good Morning, Marketing. In this episode, he discusses how bias operates in the workplace and the world of marketing. Take a listen to "The Nature of Bias" here!
Last month, Dr. Mendoza was interviewed by Veronica Bright for Zee Jay Digital's podcast, Good Morning, Marketing. In this episode, he discusses how bias operates in the workplace and the world of marketing. Take a listen to "The Nature of Bias" here!
October 2018
The SPA Lab once again tried to Escape Rhode Island with returning members Natalie Phelps and Jaylee Gendreau, as well as our new additions, Isabel Ortiz Mendiguren, Caroline Royal, and Julianne Szemko. The Boo Boo Dolls made it out with literally a second left!
The SPA Lab once again tried to Escape Rhode Island with returning members Natalie Phelps and Jaylee Gendreau, as well as our new additions, Isabel Ortiz Mendiguren, Caroline Royal, and Julianne Szemko. The Boo Boo Dolls made it out with literally a second left!
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June 2018
Last month, Lauren and Maggie traveled with Dr. Mendoza to San Francisco, CA to present their research at the Association for Psychological Science (APS) Conference. They also took in the sights and sounds of the city!
Last month, Lauren and Maggie traveled with Dr. Mendoza to San Francisco, CA to present their research at the Association for Psychological Science (APS) Conference. They also took in the sights and sounds of the city!
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May 2018
This was a busy month for the SPA Lab, as they celebrated the end of the year by having a taco party at Dr. Mendoza's house and meeting its tiniest member, Mason! We also said goodbye to Lauren, Maggie, and Marissa who are graduating from PC and moving on to bigger things! We are so proud of you all!
This was a busy month for the SPA Lab, as they celebrated the end of the year by having a taco party at Dr. Mendoza's house and meeting its tiniest member, Mason! We also said goodbye to Lauren, Maggie, and Marissa who are graduating from PC and moving on to bigger things! We are so proud of you all!
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April 2018
Congratulations to Lauren, Maggie, and Marissa who were chosen to participate in the 50th anniversary celebration of the PC Psychology Department. Lauren and Maggie presented their research on in a poster session for alumni, while Marissa was asked to share her reflections on being a psychology major for the class of 2018.
Congratulations to Lauren, Maggie, and Marissa who were chosen to participate in the 50th anniversary celebration of the PC Psychology Department. Lauren and Maggie presented their research on in a poster session for alumni, while Marissa was asked to share her reflections on being a psychology major for the class of 2018.
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March 2018
Dr. Mendoza and Marissa's paper, "Not 'with her': How gendered political slogans affect conservative women's perceptions of female leaders," has been published in Sex Roles and is now available online!
Dr. Mendoza and Marissa's paper, "Not 'with her': How gendered political slogans affect conservative women's perceptions of female leaders," has been published in Sex Roles and is now available online!
January 2018
Dr. Mendoza was part of the MLK Convocation committee that brought Dr. Bernice A. King to speak to the PC community. As an invited faculty discussant for the Humanities Forum, he also shared his thoughts on "Creating Community: Making Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream a Present-Day Reality."
Dr. Mendoza was part of the MLK Convocation committee that brought Dr. Bernice A. King to speak to the PC community. As an invited faculty discussant for the Humanities Forum, he also shared his thoughts on "Creating Community: Making Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream a Present-Day Reality."
November 2017
Congratulations to Marissa for receiving a $300 undergraduate research grant from PC to conduct her independent study on gender biases in workplace social media activity!
Congratulations to Marissa for receiving a $300 undergraduate research grant from PC to conduct her independent study on gender biases in workplace social media activity!
October 2017
Due to the pending arrival of Baby Boy Mendoza, the SPA Lab had to move up their Christmas Party and decorate Halloween cookies instead. Vivi and Yogi still had a blast!
Due to the pending arrival of Baby Boy Mendoza, the SPA Lab had to move up their Christmas Party and decorate Halloween cookies instead. Vivi and Yogi still had a blast!
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June 2017
Dr. Mendoza and Theresa Moore were invited by the PC Business School to share their expertise on implicit biases at a working lunch session for the CVS Health Intern Orientation Program.
Dr. Mendoza and Theresa Moore were invited by the PC Business School to share their expertise on implicit biases at a working lunch session for the CVS Health Intern Orientation Program.
May 2017
Congratulations to Jillian and Julie for graduating from PC! Everyone at the SPA Lab is super proud of all your accomplishments and we know you will find nothing but future success!
Congratulations to Jillian and Julie for graduating from PC! Everyone at the SPA Lab is super proud of all your accomplishments and we know you will find nothing but future success!
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April 2017
The SPA Lab celebrated another successful year by having a pizza party at Dr. Mendoza's house and welcoming our newest member, Natalie Phelps!
The SPA Lab celebrated another successful year by having a pizza party at Dr. Mendoza's house and welcoming our newest member, Natalie Phelps!
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February 2017
The SPA Lab took a break from all their hard work and did some team-building by trying to Escape Rhode Island! Although "We're Not A-Freud" failed the first time we tried escaping in the fall, we were successful this second time around! Perhaps we just needed lab member Maggie Branham to come back from her travels abroad to help us out!
The SPA Lab took a break from all their hard work and did some team-building by trying to Escape Rhode Island! Although "We're Not A-Freud" failed the first time we tried escaping in the fall, we were successful this second time around! Perhaps we just needed lab member Maggie Branham to come back from her travels abroad to help us out!
January 2017
Marissa and Jillian flew to San Antonio, TX with Dr. Mendoza to present their research at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Political Psychology Pre-conference . They, of course, also remembered the Alamo!
Marissa and Jillian flew to San Antonio, TX with Dr. Mendoza to present their research at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Political Psychology Pre-conference . They, of course, also remembered the Alamo!
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December 2016
The SPA Lab got into the holiday spirit by going over to Dr. Mendoza's house and decorating Christmas cookies. We also welcomed our newest member, Lauren Martone, and stayed warm by the fireplace with Yogi and Vivi!
The SPA Lab got into the holiday spirit by going over to Dr. Mendoza's house and decorating Christmas cookies. We also welcomed our newest member, Lauren Martone, and stayed warm by the fireplace with Yogi and Vivi!
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October 2016
This fall, Julie James and Jillian Doherty drove with Dr. Mendoza to Worcester, MA to present their research at the New England Association for Psychology (NEPA) Conference. Marissa DiMaria also ran the Friar 5K and beat Dr. Mendoza while being cheered on by Jillian in the rain.
This fall, Julie James and Jillian Doherty drove with Dr. Mendoza to Worcester, MA to present their research at the New England Association for Psychology (NEPA) Conference. Marissa DiMaria also ran the Friar 5K and beat Dr. Mendoza while being cheered on by Jillian in the rain.
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June 2016
After their graduation from PC, Julie James and Melissa Sheil traveled with Dr. Mendoza to Minneapolis, MN to present their research at the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) Conference. They also took in some Midwestern pizza and Mexican food, which was better than expected!
After their graduation from PC, Julie James and Melissa Sheil traveled with Dr. Mendoza to Minneapolis, MN to present their research at the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) Conference. They also took in some Midwestern pizza and Mexican food, which was better than expected!
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