An intern at NASA. A grand prix racecar driver. Ground-breaking programs. Life-changing friendships. These are just some of the stories we feature here on Pulse.
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What’s a Sports Psychologist? Ask Zach Hankle, MSCP ’19, PsyD ’23
“Typically, it starts with talking about sports, and as we build that relationship, we intertwine more and more things outside of sports into the discussion,” Hankle said.
The IDEALS Lab Turns Research Into Action
When Michael Cadaret, his colleagues, and his students do research in the IDEALS Lab, they aren’t just doing it for the sake of knowledge.
Alum Electra Janis Ushers in a New Generation of Leadership in Washington County
Electra Janis ’17, MAP ’19, once considered running for office “crazy talk.” She was sworn in as a Washington County commissioner in January.
Two Professors Tried a Different Approach to Open New Classroom Discussions
By combining their positive psychology and addictions classes, professors John Dimoff and Deanna Hamilton inspired their students to find new ways of thinking.
A PsyD Student Asks How Black Pastors Handle Worshipers’ Mental Health Concerns
Montaya Parham, MAP ’21, is focusing her doctoral dissertation on just that question. For her, it’s personal.
Meet the Chatham Alum Who Counsels and Trains Current Students
Christine Simpson, PsyD ’16, found a passion for psychology when she studied it at Chatham. “With something as complex as human behavior, you never find the answer.”
Enjoying Marvelous Mondays? Thank Samantha Louis, MSCP ’25.
Louis, who’s pursuing a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology degree, sees the events as an opportunity for students to practice self-care.
IM4Q: Independent Monitoring for Quality and the Pursuit of Happiness
Chatham psychology Professor Anthony Goreczny is the principal investigator of Independent Monitoring for Quality, or IM4Q, a program that addresses the needs of people with intellectual disabilities.