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2002 - 2003
Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin
Principal Investigator: Ricardo Ainslie, Ph.D.
Topic: Jasper: A Community in Healing
Dr. Ainslie did an extensive investigation of the community of Jasper, TX after the death of James Byrd Jr. Responsibilities of the Research Assistant included putting together the photo-exhibit of the project, reserving exhibit locations, and creating press kits for the exhibit which was presented in several locations in the U.S.
2002
Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin
Principle Investigator: Ricardo Ainslie, Ph.D.
Topic: Crown Heights, New York
This study examined the community of Crown Heights, NY. Riots between two cultures occurred in this community after the deaths of two neighborhood children. The duties included gathering extensive historical data of the community of Crown Heights and conducting interviews of Crown Heights residents.
2001
Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin
Principle Investigator: Catherine Echols, Ph.D.
Topic: Child Language Development: Development of Syntax Cross-sectional study determining the progression of syntax development. Children ages three, four, and five were tested. At the time, three-year-olds showed recognition of adjectives as often as the other groups. The study was not completed at the time of my graduation. Assisted in administering instruments.
2000
Research Assistant, University of Texas at Austin
Principle Investigator: Anita Vagelisti, Ph.D.
Topic: Coping Mechanisms of Married Individuals
The quantitative study surveyed married couples. The couples documented the coping mechanisms they choose when their partner violated one or more of the valued standards in the relationship. Initial analysis of the self-reports suggested that couples who rated their relationship as "very good" or "good" choose mechanisms such as making excuses for their partner's behavior, or justifying their behavior, as the dominant sources of coping. Couples who rated their relationships as "unsatisfactory" choose mechanisms such as, not speaking to
their partner for a varied length of time. Assisted with creating the survey, administering instruments, and scoring profiles.
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