The Psychology of Women end-of-year movie: Mean Girls (2004)! A classic, and a nice way to end the semester.
Aaron Samuels
The Winter Talent Show
Author: Elizabeth Casa de Calvo
The Psychology Club’s movie night involved a critique of The Box (2009). We discussed themes of power, dependency, morality, social influence, and even monetary inflation. It was also fun discussing gender roles in the 1970s. Thanks to all of the members who braved the weather to attend on a cold and rainy evening… perfect for a tense and eerie movie like this one.
This Ofrenda was on display at the UNT-Dallas International & Multicultural Day event. This annual event collects and celebrates artifacts (books, flags, fun facts, music, clothing, and objects) from various cultures. Students of all majors host tables with information on different countries and cultures from around the world. Best of all, international food, music, and a talent and fashion show is provided in the evening. It is a fun and educational experience!
This year’s trunk-or-treat event was moved indoors due to weather, but we still had fun. Unicorn Islander was a hit! Happy Halloween!
One of the perks of higher education is the ability to learn from your peers. Today I learned about the importance of studying LatinX Hip Hop from Dr. Robert Tinajero, Assistant Professor of English and Communication at UNT Dallas. Great food was served and music was performed by LowBrow Collective, a Cumbia group focusing on Peruvian and Latin American sounds. It was a great event!
Title: Why Studying LatinX Hip Hop Matters
Abstract: The field of rhetorical studies has historically focused mostly on what Patricia Bizzell calls the “traditional tradition” of rhetoric. This “traditional tradition” includes icons such as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Quintilian, just to name a few. In the West, it also has focused mostly on White, male rhetoricians and topics such as politics and philosophy while focusing heavily on prose writing and speech giving. In this talk, I will argue that the rhetoric of LatinX Hip Hop is an important one to study in modern American society because it helps shift the terrain of rhetorical studies and teaches us about the LatinX community. The analysis will focus on the multi-dimensional nature of LatinX Hip Hop rhetoric, code switching, and respectful collaboration.
I look forward to this conference every year! You can’t fail when you combine the latest technology and psychology research. The hardest part is selecting which talk to attend. Here are a few of my favorite talks/sessions:
- Games and Virtual Reality For Fostering Education and Knowledge
- Wearable Biometrics Technology: Investigating its use in simulated and live law enforcement training
- Robotics and Psychology
- Rethinking Anthropomorphism: The Antecedents, Unexpected Consequences, and Potential Remedy for Perceiving Machines as Humanlike
- Virtual Reality for Health and Well-Being
- Deception and Trust Online
- Children and Technology
APA is releasing a NEW journal: Technology, Mind, and Behavior
Cool conference swag, black matte journal.
The Psychology Club was fortunate enough to have two guest speakers for the careers in psychology talk. City Year shared a tremendous program for recent graduates, including many amazing funding/stipend/scholarship opportunities through the program. We also had the pleasure of hearing from UNTD’s own Dr. Jessica Cintron. She is a passionate counselor with many valuable lessons to share with undergraduates who may be struggling to figure out their purpose and professional direction. She is one of the most genuine and caring colleagues one could hope for. She shared the following QR code for any students seeking additional careers resources. She is also currently the instructor for a UNTD careers in psychology course. Below is the contact information for City Year and Dr. Cintron, in case you’d like to receive more information.
SMU hosted an amazing summit where industry leaders came together to discuss various domains involving technology and digital interfaces. My favorite talks involved learning about ethics in AI, the benefits of gaming, and how to maximize experiences. I wish I could have participated in all sessions, there were so many fascinating topics ranging from robotics to cyber security. It was a great experience!
UNT Dallas College of Law Assistant Professor, Johnathan Bridges, delivered an informative talk about his research on testing techniques, and the most effective means of assessment. I wanted to share a highly recommended read, “Make it Stick, The Science of Successful Learning” for educators seeking to improve their methods of teaching and testing.
So excited for this conference! I love that Big Design is local too. Here is a snapshot of the day 1 events. The conference organizers have a passion for the UX field, and put a great deal of effort into developing a program that covers a wide range of design and development issues. Can’t wait!
Update: The conference was amazing! It was fully packed with endless lessons in the practice of UX. Looking forward to next year!
