Kelly McMinn
College Station
Summary
I am an aspiring Clinical Psychologist passionate about adolescent mental health and resilience. My research experience with Project SMART and the Lifeboat Resilience Study has strengthened my skills in interviewing, data analysis, and ethical research practice. I’m especially motivated by the goal of helping young people develop healthier coping strategies and translating psychological science into tools that make a real difference in everyday life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M University
01.2025 - Current
- Contributed to a longitudinal study investigating adolescent digital media use, emotional regulation, and mental health.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure ethical consistency and research quality.
- Led caregivers and youth through consent and assent forms, explaining study aims and confidentiality protections.
- Conducted semi-structured youth and caregiver interviews both in person and via Zoom, handling sensitive disclosures with professionalism.
- Designed recruitment campaigns, flyers, and outreach materials to expand community participation.
- Assisted with SMART Club curriculum at ILTexas Middle School focused on digital safety and emotional resilience.
- Served as a teaching assistant (Fall 2025), creating assignments, tracking submissions, and mentoring new undergraduate researchers.
- Project SMART (social media and resilient teens)
- Project Leader: Dr. Wang
- Direct Supervisor: Louana Paddock
Student Research Assistant
Texas A&M Kingsville at Rellis
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborate on an international study exploring psychological resilience in maritime survival conditions.
- Conduct literature reviews on cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and crisis response in extreme environments.
- Contribute to an ACT-based guidebook for maritime emergencies emphasizing adaptability and tolerance of discomfort.
- Assist in professional correspondence with researchers and clinicians to ensure ethical use of adapted ACT scripts.
- Lifeboat resilience & Survival Study
- Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Riley
Education
Health Psychology B.A. - Psychology
Texas A&M Kingsville At Rellis
College Station, TX12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Blinn
Bryan, TX04-2024
Skills
- Clinical research services
- Public outreach initiatives
- Youth-focused interviewing skills
- Proficient with SPSS, Qualtrics, Excel, Word, Endnote, Canva, Zoom, Image J, Biorender, Photoshop
- Project coordination
- Visual presentation design
- Project schedule management
- Comprehensive literature reviews
- Active meeting participation
- Presentation content development
- Data collection/ Analysis
- Facilitating student learning
- Survey design and implementation
- Effective public speaking
Conferences & Professional Development
- “AMP Up Your Facilitation Skills” Workshop- Participant
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Montgomery County Office
- October 2025
- Completed a 7-hour interactive professional development workshop led by Dr. Jim Cain.
- Developed leadership, communication, and group facilitation skills through applied learning activities.
- Enhanced ability to manage outreach engagement and group problem-solving in educational settings.
- Vail Scientific Summit-Attendee
- Steadman Phillippon Research Institute
- August 2023
- Networked with professionals across biomedical and behavioral sciences to expand understanding of translational and clinical research.
- Attended several seminars regarding Senescence cells detection and the impact these cells have on healthy ageing.
- Attended poster sessions where some posters were focused on Osteoarthritis and the prevalence of Senescence cells and how Senolytics could reduce senescence cells and promote repair.
PROGRAMS & FELLOWSHIPS
- Science Influencers Mini-Program (USDA) — Agricultural Communications & Journalism (AGCJ), Texas A&M University
- Cohort 2025–2026 Director: Dr. Holli Leggette
- Selected for a competitive six-month science communication internship funded by the USDA.
- Produce accessible media content translating psychological research into public communication.
- Complete reflection-based learning modules and contribute to the Fall Research Symposium (November 2025).
- Scheduled to present original research and communication deliverables at the Science Influencers Research Symposium in February 2026.
- Engage in professional networking and faculty mentorship to enhance outreach and leadership skills.
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M University
01.2025 - Current
Student Research Assistant
Texas A&M Kingsville at Rellis
01.2025 - Current
Health Psychology B.A. - Psychology
Texas A&M Kingsville At Rellis
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Blinn
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