2013 student showcase sparks cross-project discussions

May 15, 2013

Vicky Atzl presenting

The BCTR offers students across campus the opportunity to learn about and participate in research techniques and data collection and analysis as research assistants in many of the center's projects. The annual student showcase gives some current BCTR students an  opportunity to present on their work with the center.

The 2013 showcase was held on May 6th. Over 30 people attended, including graduate students, undergraduate students, and BCTR and College of Human Ecology staff. Presentations prompted discussions between center projects about their similar research interests. For example, the issue of parent (or other care-giving adult)/child communication was a recurring subject across presentations and subsequent discussions. Both the Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior and the Nurse Family Partnership are considering the best ways for caregivers and children to connect. Multiple center projects are also looking at the "secondary suffering" of parents or caregivers, which applies to those caring for self-injurious youth or elders.

2013 Presenters

• Using Research to Guide the Perinatal Home Visiting System in NY State
  Victoria Atzl, HD ‘14
  Nurse Family Partnership
• Secondary Suffering in Caregivers of Youth With Non-Suicidal Self Injury
  Feven Fisseha , Psych ‘14
  Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior
• The Limitations of Hospice Care in Rural Areas: An Analysis of the Evidence and Implications
  Meghan McDarby, HD ‘14
  Translational Research Institute on Pain in Later Life
• An Exploratory Study of Parent-adolescent Communication, Mindful Parenting, and Non-suicidal Self-injury (NSSI)
  Rebecca Morgan, HD ‘13
  Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior
• How Certain Aspects of a Child’s Personality Connect to Resiliency and Healthy Development in Later Life
  Sierra Shumate, Psych ‘14
  Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior
• Self-Injury: Participant Feedback Report
  Rachel Siegfried, HD ‘13
  Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior

More information for students interested in becoming involved with BCTR research projects can be found in the For Students section.