Psychology/Neuroscience Senior Thesis Ad · Psychology
How much I love research and how cool everybody in the psych/neuroscience field is. This semester we focused a lot on social psychology and topics in perception and it was truly fascinating.
How to read papers and how to talk about your own research project to non-experts.
Developed presentation skills and further knowledge in the fields of psychology and neuroscience as a result of practice thesis presentations and readings/colloquium speakers.
I saw what other people are doing for their project.
A variety of great research techniques, experimental models, and dealing with cognitive and social biases. The class provides a respectful atmosphere to have critical discussions on sensitive yet necessary concepts at the intersection of science, psychology, and society.
Presentation skills and how to structure research
a lot of different psych research and the seniors' theses.
For anyone who is looking to push themselves in their research - this is the answer. Not only are Professors Tottenham and Davachi absolute geniuses in their fields, but they are also so kind, knowledgable, approachable, and respectful mentors that anyone would be lucky to be their student/mentee. Qualifying for honors is truly just a bonus of the STAR experience, it really is a program that is about the journey, as corny as it is to say, and I couldn't imagine it being led by any others.
I think I learned some about presenting psychology research, and reading psych papers. I truly enjoyed going to the colloquiums and being able to speak with other students about our individual research.
Present research from colloquium speakers throughout the fields of psychology and neuroscience.