Celebrate Innovative Research in Psychology

Explore the highlights and achievements from past Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology (GURP) conferences. Each year, we celebrate the innovative research and presentations from students across the southeast U.S. Find information about previous conferences, including award-winning presentations, programs, and memorable moments from GURP 2024 and earlier events.

Join us in reflecting on the success of these gatherings and the ongoing contributions of emerging researchers in the field of psychology!

  • Thank You for Making GURP 2024 Another Successful Event!
    Thanks to everyone who participated in GURP 2024.

    GURP 2024 Program

    GURP 2024 Presentation Award Winners! Congratulations!

    Award Paper Presentations Poster Presentations
    First Place

    J’Lyn Wilson, Maria Casteigne, and Yvette M. Bivins-Sanchez 
     
    Unpacking Discrimination Attributions in Hiring Contexts: How do People Understand Preferential Treatment?

    Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Laurie T. O’Brien 
     
    Tulane University 

    Harika Kosaraju, Mia Bechara, and Christina M. Ragan 

    Long-Term Effects of Postnatal Clomipramine Exposure on Aminergic Systems in a Sprague-Dawley Rat Model of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 
     
    Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Christina M. Ragan 
     
    Georgia Institute of Technology 
    Second Place

    Alyssa Godwin 

    The Effects of Music Listening versus Performance on Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Activity
     
    Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Robert G. Franklin 
     
    Anderson University 

    Gale Wohlfarth, Carolina Chamorro, Cooper Mills, Deyon Lathan, and Laine Dyess 

    How Does Caffeine Intake Impact the Effect of Ego Depletion on Procrastination? 
     
    Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Danica Kulibert 
     
    Kennesaw State University 
       

    Aidan McColligan 

    Neuroticism as a Modulator of Physiological and Behavioral Response to Differentially Emotionally Valanced Imagery 
     
    Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Ebony Glover 
     
    Kennesaw State University 
       

    Hailey Fussell, Allison Martin, and Suma Mallavarapu 

    The Relationship Between Perceived Dog Adoption Profile Accuracy and Perceived Difficulty and Expectations of Dog Ownership 
     
    Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Allison Martin 
     
    Kennesaw State University 

  • Thank You for Making GURP 2023 Another Successful Event!
    Thanks to everyone who participated in GURP 2023.

    GURP 2023 Program

    GURP 2023 Presentation Award Winners! Congratulations!

    Award Paper Presentations  Poster Presentations 
    First Place Erin Batarseh and Dr. Ebony Glover 
     
    Investigating Conditioned Threat Responses and Alcohol Use Among College Students
     
    Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Sharon Pearcey 
     
    Kennesaw State University    		 Ashante Thompson, Cymone Parker, Samari Simmons, and Dr. Ebony  Glover  
     
    Cannabis Use Contributes to Sex Differences in Fear Extinction
     
    Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Ebony Glover 
     
    Kennesaw State University 
    Second Place Isabel Brown, Luis Orellana, Britney McKenzie, and Elizabeth Dunaway 
     
    Swearing Through the Pain 
     
    Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Elizabeth Dunaway 
     
    Dalton State University     		  
    Third Place  

    Daniela Duenas-Pincay, Anna Püsök, and Dr. Kate Cammack 
     
    Assessing Conditioned Preference and Locomotor Properties of a Possible Cocaine Antagonist in Mice

    Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Kate Cammack 
    The University of the South