Honors Students in the Psychology Distinction Program
SMU undergraduate students who major in psychology (both B.S. and B.A.) and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or above have the option of joining the Psychology Distinction program. As a part of this program, students will work with Dr. Lui on a mentored research project. Students will enroll in a series of distinction courses over a minimum of two semesters, during which they will come up with a research topic and question, conduct literature review, collect data and conduct data analyses, and write up an APA research report. Typically, these projects can result in conference presentations and/or publishable manuscripts.
Dr. Lui will NOT be accepting honors students in the SMU Psychology Distinction Program in the 2022-2023 year.
Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistants
Tia Taylor is a sophomore studying Biological Sciences and Health & Society. She joined the ADAPT in the summer of 2021. Tia’s research interest includes issues such as mental health, addition, and healthcare inequalities. Tia is a member of the Honor Council, an SMU student ambassador, and a tutor for children in the Dallas Independent School District. Tia is interested in becoming a physician and plans to attend medical school after graduation.
Brittany Huynh is a sophomore and joined ADAPT in August 2021. She is majoring in Statistical Science and minoring in Health Sciences. She is interested in the healthcare disparities experienced by minorities as well as the psychological impacts caused by said disparities. Brittany plans to apply to medical school following graduation and eventually become a physician.
Ellie Hood is a sophomore at SMU and joined adapt in January 2022. She is majoring in Psychology and Sociology with a minor is Law and Legal Reasoning. Her interests include understanding identity formation in multiracial individuals, as well as the role intergenerational trauma plays in the psychopathology of people of color. Ellie plans to pursue a career forensic psychology or multicultural psychopathology.
Undergraduate students at SMU or other institutions who have a keen interest in psychological sciences, and maintain a satisfactory grade point average (e.g., 3.5 or above) are encouraged to seek hands-on research training experiences in ADAPT. Students are involved in various aspects of research projects, such as assisting in participant recruitment, data collection and management, and initial data analyses. More advanced research assistants may have the opportunity to present research findings at local or national conferences. Contact Dr. Lui for an application to join our team!
Dr. Lui will NOT be recruiting additional undergraduate research assistants at SMU starting in Fall 2022.