The IRB’s role is to ensure that research involving human participants is conducted ethically and that participant rights and well-being are protected. For many students, the IRB process can feel like one of the most intimidating parts of starting a research project. I remember feeling the same way when I
Congratulations to our MSP community for these incredible scholarly contributions! It is inspiring to see faculty and collaborators advancing humanistic, clinical, and justice-oriented psychology through impactful publications. Recent Publications: Dr. Courtney Cabell (Core Faculty, MA ’21, PsyD ’25): Brown, V. F., Cabell, C. D., & Belton, G. S. (2026). Women
This year’s Midwestern Psychological Association Conference is taking place from April 16-18, 2026 at the Palmer House in Chicago, IL. This marks the 98th meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association and will feature some of the highest-quality work in psychological sciences across the region. MSP will once again be well
Courtney Cabell, PsyD, is a Core Faculty member in the MA program. Dr. Cabell is an alum of both MSP’s MA and PsyD programs. Dr. Cabell currently serves as the Conference Chair for the APA Division 32, the Society for Humanistic Psychology, and is the founder and president of Open
This year’s APA Division 32: The Society for Humanistic Psychology Conference is taking place from March 26-29, 2026 at the Red Bluff Community Center in Red Bluff, CA. The theme of this year’s conference is “Generational Equity – Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future.” If you’ll be in attendance, make
Derrick Sebree Jr, PsyD, is the MA Program Director. Dr. Sebree is an alum of both MSP’s MA and PsyD programs. Dr. Sebree currently serves as the President of APA Division 32, the Society for Humanistic Psychology, is a current member of the board for the Michigan Psychological Association and
We’re pleased to present highlights from a retrospective analysis of MSP research activities from 2015-2025 conducted by Georgia Seely, Library Associate. MSP scholarship grew exponentially over the last decade, producing 53 publications by 50 unique authors, which were cited 506 times. Students played a significant role in both productivity and
Getting started with research can feel intimidating, especially if you have never done it before. I remember feeling the same way at the beginning of my own journey. It is easy to assume you need a fully developed idea or some big, groundbreaking plan, but research rarely starts like that.
Nosa Obaseki (MA ‘ 21, PsyD 3) Position: Research Graduate Assistant Tell us a little bit about your role. My primary role is to help make research more accessible to students at MSP by creating pathways for them to engage with scholarship in ways that feel approachable, empowering, and meaningful.
In our Research blog series, which highlights a section of the Research @ MSP Newsletter (available to students here), our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fascinating world of psychological research. By exploring the various methodologies used in psychology, we aim to deepen your appreciation
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