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Psychology Student Research Opportunities

Our students have contributed to studies on various topics, including:

Cognition, aging, and memory
School psychology and education
Exercise and mental health
Stereotyping and discrimination
ADHD in women and girls
Psychosis among incarcerated individuals
The effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) and AI on student performance and engagement
How living with chronic health conditions impacts college students’ well-being, confidence, and academic success

These projects don’t just prepare you for grad school or the workforce—they help change lives.

Undergraduate Students

Get involved in research through lab positions that allow you to collaborate with faculty and graduate students. As you progress through the program, you’ll take on a senior thesis or capstone project, gaining hands-on experience under the mentorship of a faculty member. You can also participate in field studies and publish your work in the EWU Digital Commons.

Graduate Students

As a graduate student, you’ll work closely with faculty mentors who provide guidance at every step of your academic journey. You’ll gain real-world experience through fieldwork, practicums, and internships while building professional networks by presenting at conferences and sharing your research with the broader psychology community.

EWU Psychology Faculty Research Labs

Many faculty members lead their own research labs, covering areas from clinical and health psychology to cognitive science.

In some cases, students can serve as research assistants. They may help develop and conduct experiments, contribute to scholarly journal articles, and co-present research findings at conferences, giving them valuable real-world experience and professional credibility.

Explore Research Labs

EWU Memory Lab student members present their research.

EWU Psychology Student Success Stories

Students share how the program helped them reach their academic and career goals.

Amanda Knesek ‘15

“I have had the joy of providing services to adults with developmental disabilities since graduating, starting with direct care while finishing my BA and then becoming a supervisor and later a regional director.

Now I can manage a veterinary hospital and use my skill set to train future leaders and professionals.”

Madison McElroy ‘20

“Since graduating from EWU, I was offered a spot at my first-choice graduate school, and after graduation, I was offered a position as a psychotherapist at my first-choice employer.

I whole-heartedly believe that EWU set me up to be successful personally and professionally, and I’m so grateful for the support of professors, peers, and other connections I made through my major and minor who all helped pave the way for my ongoing growth and development in my career.”