Peyton Carithers
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Psychology student with a minor in Cybersecurity seeking a UX Research internship to apply skills in human behavior, research methods, data analysis, and problem-solving while gaining hands-on experience conducting user research and improving digital experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Emotional Memory Recall Study
University of North Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia
08.2026 - 12.2026
- Conducting a cognitive psychology study examining recall memory among student participants.
- Prepared research materials for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and received approval to conduct the study.
- Designed and built the participant study interface in Qualtrics
- Assisting with study design, participant data collection, and research procedures.
- Measuring and comparing participant recall performance.
- Applying principles of cognitive psychology and experimental research to analyze human behavior.
- Developing experience translating research questions into measurable outcomes.
Body Image and Eating Habits Study
University of North Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Conducted research examining body image and eating habits among participants.
- Collaborated with a research team to design and carry out a psychology research study.
- Designed and built the participant study interface in Qualtrics
- Prepared research materials for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and received approval to conduct the study.
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted research data using quantitative methods.
- Reported findings in APA format and accurately summarized statistically significant results.
- Presented study methods, results, and conclusions to a large audience.
- Strengthened skills in research design, teamwork, data analysis, communication, and presenting complex information clearly.
Quantitative Research & Data Analysis
University of North Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed coursework in quantitative methods and psychological research.
- Used SPSS to organize, analyze, and interpret research data.
- Applied statistical methods to evaluate relationships and differences within datasets.
- Experienced in interpreting statistical output and communicating research findings.
Education
B.S. - Psychology Minor in Cyber Security
University of North Georgia
Gainesville, GA05-2026
Skills
- Psychological Research – Design and conduct human-participant studies
- Quantitative Research – Collect, compare, and interpret numerical data
- SPSS Data Analysis – Analyze datasets and interpret statistical results
- Study Design – Develop hypotheses, variables, and research procedures
- Participant Research – Recruit participants and administer study procedures
- Survey Development – Create and administer research questionnaires
- Data Collection – Collect, organize, and maintain participant data accurately
- Data Interpretation – Identify patterns and draw conclusions from research findings
- IRB Research Procedures – Prepare study materials for ethical review and approval
- Research Presentation – Present study methods, results, and conclusions clearly
- Cognitive Research – Conduct memory and recall research with participants
- Java & Python – Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with coding conceptsPsychological Research Methods
Timeline
Emotional Memory Recall Study
University of North Georgia
08.2026 - 12.2026
Body Image and Eating Habits Study
University of North Georgia
01.2026 - 05.2026
Quantitative Research & Data Analysis
University of North Georgia
08.2025 - 12.2025
B.S. - Psychology Minor in Cyber Security
University of North Georgia