I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to fascinating scientific studies:   At The University of Houston: My Doctoral Dissertation: “Testing the Utility of the Neural Network Model to Predict History of Arrest in Batterers.” This study compared two statistical models (logistic regression and neural networks) to determine which is most effective at predicting a history of arrest in men who have battered their partners. Models that included victim report were compared to models that included only perpetrator report. Results suggest that neural network models that include victim report are most effective at predicting history of arrest in batterers. Parenting Attitudes and Personality: I worked with a team of graduate students to examine how a parent’s beliefs about parenting and their personality style affect their behaviors as a parent and spouse. Data was collected from undergraduate parents who were asked to complete a battery of assessments including the MMPI-2 and the PCRI. Victims Resource Institute: I created and managed databases for the VRI. Data was collected from victims of crime, primarily child abuse and neglect. Master’s Thesis: “The Convergent Validity of the MMPI-2 and PCRI’s Social Desirability Scales.” Evidence suggests that the previously unexamined Social Desirability Scales of the PCRI perform similarly to the gold standard in such scales, the MMPI-2. The Center for Couples Therapy: Also called “The Love Lab” at the University of Houston. Here, I created a website to advertise our assessment and referral services for couples and trained research assistants in the use of biofeedback equipment used to measure physiological arousal in couples while they argue. We administered, scored and interpreted a battery of assessments designed to examine the nature of the couple’s relationship. Detailed reports were provided to couples outlining their strengths, weaknesses and the prognosis for their relationship. Family Transition Services: I worked on a team of students and faculty, developing a cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) manual designed to reduce trauma related symptoms found in families of high conflict divorce. University of Texas:  Dr. George Holden’s Lab at the University of Texas has studied the effect of “meta-parenting” as a moderator of effective parenting. I assisted on this project by helping manage the data. Concordia University:  I assisted Professor Anne Schwartz in conducting a study on the effects of foster care placement on race identity.