Student Accomplishments Congratulations to Natasha Pierre 8 Oct 2020 We're excited to share that Natasha Pierre has been accepted to take part in the Psychology Diversity Recruitment Weekend at the University of Michigan. This program helps provide an exciting…
Lab Updates Remote Data Collection will Resume Shortly 3 Apr 2020 We want to thank families for their patience as we have taken the time to revise our study procedures to ensure the safety of those interested in participating in our…
Lab Outreach Exercising Caution with COVID-19 12 Mar 202014 Apr 2021 To minimize risks for the potential spread of COVID-19 with participating families, we are pausing in-person data collection at this time. We are working to update our study procedures to…
Conference Happenings Busy Start to 2020 1 Mar 2020 Things have been busy (but good!) in the lab, as different projects move forward and there have been opportunities to share some exciting science about teen and early adult development…
Lab Outreach Recent Interview on Family Storytelling 18 Dec 2019 Dr. Booker was recently interviewed by Allison Gilbert from the Center for Family Communications about some of the insights that causal storytelling can provide for families. That interview is now…
Uncategorized Student Work Being Recognized at Upcoming National Meeting 16 Nov 2019 We are excited that a poster abstract based on work from multiple students' summer contributions--Max Boyd, Amanda Montgomery, Luke Schrand, and Rachel Wesley--has been accepted for presenting at the upcoming…
Lab Outreach Recent Visit to St. Louis 12 Oct 2019 Dr. Booker recently wrapped up a visit with colleagues at Harris-Stowe State University and neighboring institutions from the St. Louis area, helping with a day symposium to encourage more students…
Conference Happenings Greetings from WCBCT 2019 23 Jul 2019 Dr. Booker is returning from recent conference travel and the lab will be continuing major project work with local families and collaborating with peer labs on other projects. As part…
Conference Happenings Travel This Week 17 Jul 201917 Jul 2019 Due to travel for Dr. Booker, the PYD Lab won't be meeting with families this week (July 15-July 19). We are excited to continue working with families interested in helping…
Lab Publications New Lab Preprint on Character and Self-Compassion is Available 1 Jul 2019 We are excited to share that a publication based on some of the work central to this lab--work on the benefits of valued character traits like hopefulness and gratitude--is now…