Christopher J. Green

Personable and empathetic individual with a strong foundation in psychological principles and research methodologies. Knowledgeable in human behavior and mental processes, coupled with proficiency in experimental design and critical thinking. Passionate about deepening psychological knowledge. Committed to applying psychological insights to enhance well-being and foster positive outcomes.

Honors Thesis Program

Dr. Maria Fracasso—Program Director

Dr. Evangeline Wheeler—Program Advisor

• A three-semester undergraduate program in which students develop a thesis on a research topic of their choice.
• Students engage in the research process conducting an in-depth literature review, writing a research proposal, submitting the research proposal to IRB, conducting the study, and presenting results.

Awe and Meditation: Interactions and Effects on Connectedness in College Students (January 2025-May 2026)

Primary Investigator, Towson University

Thesis Advisor, Dr. Evangeline Wheeler

Thesis Program Director, Dr. Maria Fracasso

• Investigating the effects of awe and meditation on increasing college students' subjective sense of connectedness to themselves, others, and the natural world.
• Developed a body of knowledge on the topics of awe and meditation, created and administered the Qualtrics survey, and gained experience in the research process.

The Effects of Virtual Reality Nature on Stress, Anxiety, and Post-Formal Thought (November 2024-May 2026)

Research Assistant, Towson University

• Assessing the effects of a brief Virtual Reality nature video on biometric and self-report measures of stress.
• Administer study, clean and analyze response data, and ensure ethical and procedural guidelines are upheld.

• Eastern Psychological Association Annual Conference, New York City, New York, March 2025. Larios, E; Kipenskaia, A; Desi, S; Green, C; Heathcote, I; Askandarian, A; Ristau, J; Guillen, J; Sinnott, J; Wheeler, E. “The Effects of Virtual Reality Nature on Stress, Anxiety, and Post-Formal Thought” (Poster).

Research & Analysis:

• Experimental Design
• Basic Statistics
• Quantitative and Qualitative methodology
• Project Management
• CITI Trained

Tools:

• Qualtrics
• SPSS
• SONA Recruitment Systems
• Microsoft Office

UnlockU Youth Mentor (May 2024, August 2024, December 2024)

• Advise and mentor adolescent males on topics of education, career paths, life after high school, and personal development.

Food 4 Thought (March 2023)

• Food drive giving groceries and essential relief to those in need in support of Maryland Governor Nick Charles.