Dr. Chris Oldenburg and Dr. Mark Rivardo, both assistant professors of psychology, accompanied students to the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Baltimore from March 16 to 18. The presenters and their topics were Camal Robinson, "The Immediate Effects of Violent and Nonviolent Rap Music;" Erin McGrath, "Does Parenting Style Contribute to Aggression?"; Sarah Johnston, "Running and Athletics: Precursors for an Eating Disorder?"; Tara Nolan, "Mediating Effects of Involuntary Smiling on Altruism;" Maria Pacella, "The Facilitating Effect of Humor on Creativity;" and Mark Rivardo, Stacie Leffard, C'03, Holly Lovell, C'04 and Lynn Peddicord, C'04, "In-Car Conversations Hinder Driving Performance."

Current thesis students also attending were Katie Thorwart, Emily McDevitt, Brandi Klein, Courtney Ryan, Lindsey Rose, Aaron Conway, Pete Mullican and Pete O'Malley.