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Students and faculty from the University of North Georgia (²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ) presented their research at the annual Southeastern Psychology Association (SEPA) conference in Atlanta in April.

There was a total of 25 presentations given, with students presenting much of their own original research based on Honors theses, independent studies, research projects from class, Faculty Undergraduate Summer Engagement (FUSE) projects, and McNair Scholars projects. Some projects were funded by Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA) mini-grants, Dr. Kathryn Narciso, senior lecturer of psychological science and leadership minor coordinator, said.

In total 28 students authored research, as did 12 faculty.

Ryan Lambert presented the research project he developed with Dr. Abby Meyer, "Outrunning a Bad Diet: The Impacts of Exercise on Memory." This project was part of a 2024 FUSE Award through CURCA. Lambert is also the recipient of just over $2,000 over three semesters through the Parks Foundation within the Department of Psychological Science. He also received the Dr. Steve Noble Research Award and the Outstanding Student in Psychological Science award, which he shared with fellow student Mary Kellen Beck.

The funds allowed Lambert to perform some extraordinary research and show off ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ at several large conferences. Without the funding, he would not have been able to do any of that work and is very thankful for all the opportunities he’s received, he said.

Lambert is pursuing a degree in psychology with minors in neuroscience and biology. He is from Alpharetta, Georgia.