On November 16 2005, seventeen psychology majors in collaboration with Drs. Anita Meehan, Avidan Milevsky, Robert Ryan, and Steven Oross of Kutztown University and Dr. David Livert of Penn State University presented their research in poster format at Kutztown University. The event attracted more than 400 students from Kutztown University and Penn State University.


In addition to the poster presentation, KU alumni Matthew Heinly (’96) presented his latest research on Malingering entitled “Does Money Make People Sicker? Validating Measures to Detect Maliingerers.”


Promotions for Psychology Club, Psi Chi, Lehigh Valley Psychological Association (LVPA ), and KU Research Assistant Recruitment were also showcased at the event.

Raquel Akillas, Kutztown University, organized the event in collaboration with Dr. Peter Behrnes, LVPA and Kutztown University’s Psi Chi officers, Melissa Kiphorn and Laura Bunner. Join us for the Third Annual Event scheduled for Spring 2007! E-mail Raquel Akillas rakillas@kutztown.edu for more information.


Angstadt, K., and Meehan, A. Stroop Color Task Performance in Kindergartners vs. College Students. Kutztown University.

Blumenfield, J., Schoenherr, A., McLaughlin, M., Merrigan, J. and Oross, S. Evaluation of voluntary eye-movements and face perception impairments in individuals with developmental disabilities. Kutztown University.

Bunner, L. and Meehan, A. The Effects of Gesturing and Imagery Words on Memory. Kutztown University

Carr, J., Machemer, E., Bittner, A., and Oross, S. Explorations of perceptual learning: Enhancing motion perception abilities through specialized training Kutztown University.

Cipko, J., Rizzo, A., and Ryan, R. Characteristics of pictures of insects with fear and disgust.Kutztown University.

Copeland, H., Decelle, K., Lynch, S., Knutsen, A., Grant, R., and Milevsky, A. High School Environment and College Life: Academic and Psychological Adjustment. Kutztown University.

Grant, R., Knutsen, A., Lynch, S., Copeland, H., Decelle, K., and Milevsky, A.. Parenting Styles in High School and Adjustment in College.Kutztown University.
Simen, A. and Meehan, A. Cheers, to the Placebo Effects of Alcohol. Kutztown University.

Stopp, H., and Livert, D. Benefits of Sensation Seeking on Stress and Contact. Penn State University