The Psychology Program collaborates with the Title V Project Conexión Innovation grant to engage students in a semester-long collaborative research journey. Under the mentorship of faculty members Drs. Lara Beaty, Dušana Podlucká, and Eduardo Vianna, twenty-one students delve into various psychological research themes, gaining invaluable academic and professional skills. This initiative not only fosters fundamental research competencies but also facilitates career explorations and academic advancements.

LaGuardia student Julissa Cardoza and Dr. Małgorzata Marciniak explore the impact of light color on mood and perception, demonstrating how light preferences can influence focus, wakefulness, and sleep quality through a three-month study involving two participants. Their research suggests that certain light colors, especially when combined with natural lighting, can alleviate symptoms of neurological sleep disorders and migraines, highlighting the potential for personalized lighting to enhance daily well-being.

by Shantal Amanda Edwards (Psychology major). The work was done as a part of the CRSP program at Queensborough Community College/CUNY, under the supervision of Dr. Resko.

This study explores the relationship between age, gender, social media use, and body positivity among college students.

by Dr. Lara Beaty

LaGuardia psychology professor Lara Beaty introduces The Student Experiences Research Group (SERG) that she founded in 2011 and reflects on its ten years of activities and accomplishments.

by Taisha Pavlica

A graduate of LaGuardia, Taisha Pavlica tells a story of her Venezulean friend, who immigrated to the US, through the lens of a critical social psychology perspective that provides a deeper understanding of an immigrant identity as a socially constructed process.