Benjamin Williams

Reliable student seeking psychology graduate program. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Looking to apply both my skills and knowledge to a psychology graduate program.

Research Project Lead - Experimental Social Psychology

Presented a creative research topic which was ultimately chosen to be experimentally conducted. Lead two other peers through the design and organization of the methods, execution of data collection, and data analysis. Throughout this experience I gained the following valuable skills:

• Analytical and critical thinking while surmounting complex problems that arose during the construction of the research design
• Management as I coordinated my team and allocated tasks that needed to be accomplished
• Oral and written communication through sharing our research in class presentations along with scholarly essays
• Proficiencies with technological systems, such as SONA systems, Qualtrics, and JASP, to functionally perform data collection and data analysis

Research Lab Coordinator - SOAR Lab, May 2024 to May 2025

Functioned as the research team lead for the Stereotyping and Objectification Action Research (SOAR) Lab. Worked closely with Dr. Professor Jill Allen through the creation of a manuscript for prior research. Guided my team of three peers as we navigated the development of a new research project. Engaging with this role, I gained essential research skills:

• Leadership through modeling the research process and assisting with complications
• Creativity as I offered unique insight in the discussion surrounding the research topic
• Collaboration through the numerous individual meetings with Dr. Allen as we contemplated the direction of our previous research
• Organization through the construction of a weekly calendar with lab times and meetings for the lab members
• Self-regulation as I managed my time and stress while completing additional responsibilities in a thorough and dependable manner

• HIPPA Training - 2024-2030
• Safety Care Training - 2024

Philanthropy and Service Chair for Sigma Alpha Epsilon - 1/1/2023 to 1/1/2024

Planned, executed, and engaged in philanthropy events to raise money for those in need, as well as promoted volunteering opportunities for other members of the fraternity. Developed and honed many crucial leadership skills such as:

• Creative event planning and operation
• inspired members to engage in community service
• Timely communication with other members of the Fraternity's leadership

Study Abroad - Prague, Czechia

• Developed a rich understanding of a new culture
• Established personal autonomy as I navigated a new community
• Cultivated public speaking skills through the presentation of class projects