Research Experiences

To complement classroom learning, Hiram psychology students have numerous opportunities to participate in faculty-led research and independent projects. These opportunities assist students with the development of laboratory research and observation skills while cultivating specific knowledge and exposing students to the diverse environments in which psychology is applied. 

Several recent research projects on which students have worked are:

• correlates of caregiver burnout among hospice workers
• parental choice of toys and infant development among Zimbabwe parents
• social learning and tool use acquisition among capuchin monkeys
• assessment of resident adjustment and satisfaction at Hopewell, a therapeutic community
• neuroanatomical correlates of capuchin monkey behavior

Hiram psychology students also are encouraged to pursue internships/field experiences with area organizations. Recently, students have interned at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, the Portage County Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, and Hattie Larlham Hospital for Severely Disabled Children, Hopewell therapeutic community, among many others.  In addition to these applied learning experiences, every year Hiram students submit their undergraduate research for presentation at a regional psychology conference.