Psychology

Amy Overman, an assistant professor of psychology, was an invited speaker on Aug. 17 for the seniors' club at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Burlington, N.C.

Meredith Allison, assistant professor of psychology, has published a paper on alibi believability in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology.

Chris Leupold, an associate professor of psychology and faculty fellow for leadership studies, participated in the Eastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology from June 18-19, in Staunton, Va.

Paul Miller and Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler made a presentation titled "A Developmental Approach to Undergraduate Research" at the national conference of the Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR) in Ogden, Utah.

L. Kimberly Epting, an assistant professor of psychology, and Elon seniors Evan Gallena, Stephanie Hicks, Kristen Riggs and junior Traci Weisberg, presented their research March 10-13 in Chattanooga, Tenn., at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association.

Senior psychology major Kimberly Duggins gave a talk May 3 at Twin Lakes Retirement Community where she shared the results of her Honors research project with Twin Lakes residents, many of whom were participants in her research study.

Four psychology majors presented their research April 17 at the 35th annual Carolinas Psychology Conference hosted by Meredith College.

Chris Leupold, associate professor of psychology, will serve as the next academic coordinator for the Leadership Program, beginning with the 2010-11 academic year.

The Academic Service-Learning Advisory Committee has named Alexa Darby, assistant professor of psychology, as the 2010-2011 Service-Learning Research Scholar.