Eastern Student Taylor Pendergast Presents Research at Psychological Science Night

2016 Dec 15

Forty-nine exemplary psychology students from Eastern Connecticut State University presented their research on Dec. 11 at the department's annual Psychological Science Night.

Among the students who presented was Taylor Pendergast '17 of South Windsor, who majors in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. Mentored by Psychology Professor Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, Pendergast's research project was titled "An Examination of the Relationship of Social Media Engagement on Depression in Male and Female College Students."

"Research takes classroom experience and applies it to tangible, practical work," said Psychology Professor Carlos Escoto. "The opportunity to present research as an undergraduate opens so many doors."

Undergraduate research and creative activity at Eastern provide opportunities for students to work closely with faculty mentors on research or creative work. Projects are aligned with the mentor's expertise and designed to expose students to professional activities within a chosen field.