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Henderson S. Holder
Aspiring Cognitive Neuroscientist
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Passionate and curious researcher aspiring to obtain a Ph.D in Cognitive Neuroscience or related fields. Collaborates well with others, meets deadlines and is intrinsically motivated to conduct quality research. Experienced in all facets of scientific research, including curating experimental designs, creating surveys, drafting ethics board proposals, participant recruitment, completing literature reviews and collecting both quantitative and qualitative data. Eager to grow, learn and do what is asked of me. Reliable and competent in individual settings, and always willing to ask questions when they arise.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Senior Thesis
Erin Wamsley, Ph.D
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Independent research project in Furman University's Sleep Lab titled, "Dreaming of a Better Past: The Role of Dreaming in Modifying Highly Emotional Autobiographical Memories"
- Created study design, drafted surveys, recruited and ran participants, analyzed data and presented on findings.
- Attended weekly lab meetings with other students to discuss ongoing projects in in the lab, troubleshoot problems and get feedback from the Sleep Lab's Principal Investigator, Dr. Erin Wamsley.
- Gained valuable experience and knowledge in conducting scientific research.
Research Assistant
Kerstin K. Blomquist, Ph.D
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Served as a research assistant in Furman University's Body Image and Disordered Eating Lab under the direction of Principal Investigator Kerstin Blomquist, Ph.D.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Contributed to development of research proposals, aligning with strategic objectives and securing IRB approval.
- Customized research instruments to better capture nuanced data, enriching depth of research analysis.
Teacher's Assistant
Furman University
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Teaching assistant for Dr. Kerstin Blomquist's Adult Psychopathology class.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Philosophy
Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina 05.2001 -
Skills
- Data collection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Research paper writing
- Research design
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Literature reviews
- Time management
- Qualtrics XM survey creation
- Public speaking
- EEG
Research Presentations
- Furman Engaged, Greenville, SC, April 2025. Holder, H. "Dreaming of a Better Past: The Role of Dreaming in Modifying Highly Emotional Autobiographical Memories" (oral presentation).
- Furman Engaged, Greenville, SC, April 2025. DeMato, C; Holder, H; Miller, L; Tull, A and Blomquist, K, Ph.D. "Testing a Social Media Micro-Intervention to Improve Body Satisfaction in Young Adults" (poster presentation).
- Furman Psychology and Neuroscience Summer Research Conference, Greenville, SC, July 2024. DeMato, C; Holder, H; Miller, L; Tull, A and Blomquist, K, Ph.D. "Testing a Social Media Micro-Intervention to Improve Body Satisfaction in Young Adults" (poster presentation).
- Furman Engaged, Greenville, SC, April 2024. Ingalls, E; Holder, H and Blomquist, K, Ph.D. "Testing a Social Media Micro-Intervention to Improve Body Satisfaction in Young Adults" (oral presentation).
Honors and Awards
- Dean's List All Semesters during Undergraduate
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
- Psi Chi Honor Society
- Burts Scholar in Psychology Award
- Belltower Scholarship- $25,000 annually
Undergraduate Campus Involvement
- Furman Psychology and Neuroscience Department Student Advisory Committee Member
- Furman Interfraternity Council (IFC) Executive Vice President and Vice President of Scholarship and Administration
- Sigma Chi Iota Nu Chapter Magister and Philanthropy Chair
Interests
Relevant Coursework
- PSY-111: General Psychology
- PSY-201-202: Research Methods and Statistics I and II
- PSY-214: Health Psychology
- PSY-218: Adult Psychopathology
- PSY-320: Introduction to Biopsychology
- PSY-212: Social Psychology
- PSY-414: The Sleeping Brain
- PSY-322: Memory & Cognition
- PSY-451: Sleep and EEG Research Methods
- PSY-321: Psychopharmacology
- PSY-211: Childhood and Adolescence
- PHL-420: Metaphysics: Reality, Identity and Possible Worlds
- PHL-200: Logic
- PHL-220: Realizing Bodymind
Timeline
Senior Thesis
Erin Wamsley, Ph.D
08.2024 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
Kerstin K. Blomquist, Ph.D
01.2024 - 07.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Furman University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Philosophy
Furman University
05.2001 -
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