The Annual Research Symposium sponsored by the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology

Eleventh Annual Multicultural Research Symposium (2007)

Doctoral student class presenting research at MC 11th Symposium

	Jason Vasquez, doctoral student, presents his research entitled, “The Relation of Racial Identity to Perceived Discrimination and Psychological Distress among Latinos.”
	Lisa Houston, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “Unpacking Social Oppression in the Counseling Session: Examining Gestalt Therapy as a Cross Cultural Counseling Model.”
>	Natasha Ali, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “Native-, Hispanic-, and Anglo-American Reactions to Conflict Mediation Training.”
	Michelle Edwards, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “Differential Impact of Three Approaches to Anxiety Treatment for Hispanics and Anglos.”
	Liz Schall, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “Cultural Competency, Therapeutic Bond, and Counseling Outcomes.”
	Christine Benitez, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “Maternal Parentification of Siblings in Families With and Without a Child With a Developmental Disability.”

Tenth Annual Multicultural Research Symposium (2006)

	Kelsie N. Foster, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “Sisters in the Struggle: Resiliency of African American Female Graduate Students Attending Predominantly White Institutions.”
	Sarah A. Christensen, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “Religion and Counseling: Moderating Feelings of Social Isolation among Latina and Anglo College Women.”
>	Tamara Ulysse, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “The Relation between Hostility and Somatization for Hispanic and Anglo Female College Students.”
	Robert Joseph Longoria, doctoral student, presents his research entitled, “Treating Hostility Differences between Anglo and Hispanic Females.”
	Michael P. Iezzi, doctoral student, presents his research entitled, “Effect of Counselor Awareness of White Privilege on White and Hispanic Students’ Counselor Preference.”
	Marilyn Morris, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “There is No Translation for Counseling in the Dineh Language: The Effectiveness of Humanistic and Learning Theories on Native American College Students.”

Ninth Annual Multicultural Research Symposium (2005)

Doctoral students who presented their research at the MC 9th Symposium

	Nick Barneclo, doctoral student, presents his research entitled, “Narratives of Success among Mexican-American, First-Generation College Students.”
	Joseph Bosarge, doctoral student, presents his research entitled, “Multicultural Competence and Burnout in School Psychologists.”
>	Ralph Espinoza, doctoral student, presents his research entitled, “Indicators of Neuropsychological Functioning in White and Latino Domestic Violence Perpetrators: A Pilot Study.”
	Kim Horn, doctoral students, presents her research entitled, “Stranger in a Strange Land: An Acculturation Model of International Students in the United States.”
	Merranda Marin, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “Growing Older Gracefully: Resilience and Life Satisfaction Among Mexican-Americans Aged 65 and Older.”
	Janette Mialkowski, doctoral student, presents her research entitled, “Hispanic Adolescent Clients with Fearful Attachment Styles Views on the Working Alliance in Counseling.”

Eighth Annual Multicultural Research Symposium (2004)

	Brandon Rivera, M.S., presenting his research entitled, "Using Media as an Educational and Instructional Tool to Promote Equality"
	Dr. William Parham, presenting the keynote speech, "Sports in a Multicultural Context"
	Gene Edwards, M.Ed., presenting his research entitled, "The Influence of Black Identity Development and Cultural Mistrust on Intra-Racial Prejudice Attitudes among Black College Students"
	Lee Stillerman, M.A., presenting his research entitled, "Relationship Between Working Alliance and Sense of Humor"
	Sandra Martinez, M.A., presenting her research entitled, "Una Obra de Amor: Exploring Distress and Coping Mechanisms of Latino Family Alzheimer's Caregivers"

	Dr. Eve Adams, Training Director, Dr. Luis Vazquez, Department Head, and Dr. William Parham, Keynote Speaker from UCLA.
	Dr. William Parham and Gene Edwards intensely discussing future research and internship opportunities.
	The second-year cohort (from left to right, Lee Stillerman, Brandon Rivera, Kay Ennis, Sandra Martinez, and Gene Edwards; missing is Melina Haley.) at the poster display of their research.
	Las Tres Amiga Doctoras: Dr. Elsa Arroyos-Jurado, Assistant Professor in CEP; Dr. Enedina Garcia-Vazquez, Associate Dean of the Graduate School; and Dr. Gladys DeNecocha, Vice President of Student Services/ Dean of Students and Associate Professor in CEP.
	Kay Ennis, M.A., presenting her research entitled, "Evaluation of a School to Work Program".