J. Victor Ammons, I, Faculty Advisor, Psi Beta/Psychology Club, KCKCC vjammons@kckcc.edu 913-288-7233
This Research Conference is open to all students and faculty studying Behavior(s) and Mental Processes. Whilst the focus of the Conference is “student work”, faculty presentations are also encouraged. These works - both students and or faculty - include, but are not limited to:
Application Research
Secondary Research
Empirical Papers
Creative Works
Class Projects
and is open to:
Students interested in the study of Behavior(s) and Mental Processes.
Majors and Minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology.
Majors and Minors in all fields involving Behavior(s) and Mental Process(es).
Faculty and Staff studying Behavior(s) and Mental Process(es).
President of The American Psychological Association
Dr. Debra Kawahara
Dr. Debra M. Kawahara is the 2025 President of the American Psychological Association (APA). She is also Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology and Executive Director of the Illumination of Mindfulness Institute at Alliant International University.
Dr. Kawahara is a multicultural feminist scholar whose work centers on intersectionality, Buddhist psychotherapy, women’s issues, leadership, and the application of multicultural, feminist, and social justice principles. She is widely published and has presented extensively.
Her previous leadership roles include being a member at large on the APA Board of Directors, a representative to the APA Council of Representatives (COR) for Division 35, an APA Finance Committee member, an Advisory Committee member for the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology, APA Divisions on Social Justice representative, Lead Coordinator of the National Multicultural Conference & Summit, and a National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology delegate. She also served as Editor-in-Chief for the journal Women & Therapy.
She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association as well as the Asian American Psychological Association. In recognition of her work, several awards have been bestowed on her, including an APA Presidential Citation and the Shining Star Award at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit.
Invited Faculty Address
DeAnna Huffman
Associate Professor of Psychology Labette Community College
Empirical Research is crucial in studying psychology, as it allows for a greater understanding of human behavior. This presentation explores the integration of empirical research into psychology curricula at community colleges and its critical role in fostering critical thinking skills along with gaining scientific literacy. Incorporating empirical research into psychology courses not only equips students with a deeper understanding of psychological concepts but also enhances their ability to evaluate evidence-based information in both academic and everyday contexts.
Invited Student Address
Molly Killion
Psychology Major Missouri Western State University St. Joseph, Missouri
Faculty Advisor
Kelly Bouas Henry, Ph.D.
Title of Presentation
Why Can't We All Get Along? Social Capital, Connectedness, and Cooperation
These studies examine how connection and shared identity affect cooperation through a public goods game. Connection may override shared identity effects, while shared identity may compensate for low connection. Predicted results may suggest possible cooperation strategies in polarized communities.
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