Pitch perfect: 2025 graduate shines at state research competition
Authored on: , Written by: Christine BellportReilly Klippel, a 2025 graduate, earned third place at the WiSys Quick Pitch State Final.
Psychology
Inspiring Minds: The Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference
Authored on: , Written by: Brooke Schindler, Writing Intern, College of LAEUniversity of Wisconsin-Platteville will host the Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference on Saturday, Nov. 16. Around 100 attendees are expected to attend, including students, faculty and staff from the participating universities.
Author Andrea Nelson to visit campus on March 21
Authored on: , Written by: Grace Genz, LAE Writing InternAuthor Andrea Nelson will share her memoir with the UW-Platteville community on Thursday, March 21. The memoir follows her journey to find and save her daughter from addiction and mental illness.
Johnson studies mind-body connection in summer research program
Authored on: , Written by: Alison ParkinsMollie Johnson, a senior psychology major, is spending her summer conducting research that examines cognitive, affective and physiological aspects of human behavior, as a participant in the Summer Undergraduate Scholars Program.
Psychology student examines post Roe v. Wade decision, will present project at Research in the Rotunda
Authored on: , Written by: Ruth WendlandtUW-Platteville senior Maddie Gehl never foresaw herself conducting undergraduate research, but after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, it sparked an interest of wanting to see how the ruling would affect college students and dating apps.
Student presents research on psychological profiling through Summer Undergraduate Scholar Program
Authored on: , Written by: Ruth WendlandtThrough UW-Platteville's Summer Undergraduate Scholar Program, senior Kimberly Cummings received the opportunity to investigate the topic of psychological profiling.
Zucker receives Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence
Authored on: , Written by: Ruth WendlandtDr. Jenna Zucker, assistant professor of psychology, is being honored with the UW-Platteville 2022 Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. The award recognizes a tenure-track faculty member who has made distinguished contributions to the mission of the university as an outstanding teacher.
Recent grad makes a splash in the Platteville community
Authored on: , Written by: Kristie ReynoldsWhen Baird Miller came to UW-Platteville, the Madison, Wisconsin native and former competitive swimmer described himself as feeling “like a fish out of water.” However, his love for swimming opened up new, unexpected connections for him on campus and in the greater Platteville community.
Research explores relationship between COVID-19 knowledge and emotions, sense of control
Authored on: , Written by: Alison ParkinsIn the fall of 2019, Megan Bunyer began exploring potential research topics, guided by particular interests she had in emotion, memory and sense of control. When the pandemic hit last spring, it presented Bunyer with the opportunity to explore these interests in a much more timely and novel project, as she set out to examine the relationship between knowledge surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak and emotion and sense of control.
Student creates peer-led mental health awareness program
Authored on: , Written by: Alison ParkinsThanks to an internship at UW-Platteville's University Counseling Services, Anna Klimesh had the opportunity to make a potentially big impact on both current and future students at the university. This summer, Klimesh was tasked with creating and publicizing Peers Promoting Mental Health – a student-led support program that aims to increase student engagement in mental health promotion, education and awareness on campus.
Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Jenna Zucker
Authored on: , Written by: Ruth WendlandtDr. Jenna Zucker joined the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Psychology in 2019 and teaches courses focused on development.
Recent alumni publish academic work, credit summer research program
Authored on: , Written by: Alison ParkinsTwo recent UW-Platteville alumni, Kathryn Bartels and Dominique Kornely, have had their research work accepted for publication in academic journals. Both alumni are former participants of UW-Platteville’s Summer Undergraduate Scholars Program and credit the program for their success.
Halfmann honored with Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence
Authored on: , Written by: Ruth WendlandtDr. Kameko Halfmann, assistant professor of psychology, is this year’s recipient of the Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.
Mueller wins UW-Platteville’s WiSys Quick Pitch @ Home competition
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerDana Mueller, a senior psychology major at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, recently won the university’s WiSys Quick Pitch @ Home competition.
Dums adapts to new course delivery, credits professors
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerJust a few months ago, Emma Dums, a junior psychology major, was doing homework, studying for tests, conducting research and participating in hands-on courses face to face. She never dreamed that, within a short period of time, her life would change dramatically due to the global pandemic COVID-19. However, Dums expresses gratitude for her professors, who have designed new ways of delivering their courses, and provided additional support to ensure that she and her classmates continue to receive an outstanding education.
Teal draws on UW-Platteville education, experiences to help others during COVID-19 crisis
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerDuring the COVID-19 crisis, University of Wisconsin-Platteville alumni who provide critical services and resources to those in need have risen to the challenge by adapting and innovating new ways of staying connected with their clients in ways that meet safer-at-home guidelines. To do so, they often draw upon their education and experiences at UW-Platteville.
McDonald gains critical skills during internships, prepares for social work career
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerEver since she arrived at UW-Platteville in September 2016, Sydney McDonald, a senior psychology major with a criminal justice minor, has pursued as many hands-on learning opportunities the university offered as she could. She knew that these experiences would enable her to gain the knowledge, skills and experience she needed to excel in her chosen field, social work.
Mueller to present research on dopamine at Research in the Rotunda
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerDana Mueller, a senior psychology major at UW-Platteville, will present her research on dopamine and utilitarian moral judgment at the 17th annual Research in Rotunda on Wednesday, March 11, at the Capitol Building in Madison, Wisconsin.
Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Theron Parsons
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerDr. Theron Parsons, a professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville since 1996, teaches both clinical and non-clinical psychology courses. In addition to teaching full-time at the undergraduate level on campus, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses online for the university’s School of Education and Center for Distance Learning for more than 10 years.
Chitwood finds ideal fit, gains valuable skills at UW-Platteville
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerHands-on learning opportunities and a caring, supportive learning environment have been key to Mackenzie Chitwood’s success as a student at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Students volunteer time and talents at Ruby’s Pantry
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerThis fall, four UW-Platteville students had an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by volunteering their time and talents at Platteville’s Ruby’s Pantry, a nonprofit, faith-based organization in Platteville that provides food for Southwest Wisconsin and surrounding communities.
Psychology students lead forgiveness program for inmates
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerThis fall, three UW-Platteville psychology students led a 12-week forgiveness discussion group for inmates at the Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution, a medium security state prison.
UW-Platteville alumna pursues graduate degrees, creates scholarship program for black women
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerUW-Platteville alumna Sakara Wages is concurrently working toward the completion of a Master of Social Work (Sept. 2017-May 2020) and a Ph.D. in social welfare (Sept. 2017-May 2022) at UW-Madison.
Psychology students, faculty conduct research for Rountree Gallery
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerTwo University of Wisconsin-Platteville psychology students and one faculty member recently conducted research for Rountree Gallery in Platteville that showed the value of art experiences.
Kornely to present research at Research in the Rotunda
Authored on: , Written by: Laurie HamerDominique Kornely, a senior psychology major at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, will present research on the effect of psychosocial stress on substance use in college students while at the 16th annual Research in the Rotunda event on Wednesday, April 17, in the Capitol Rotunda in