Clarkson Students Showcase Research at 2025 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention
Potsdam, NY (06/16/2025) — Two Clarkson University students, recent graduate Nabiha Madre of Atco, NJ and rising senior Jacob Inyang of Pewaukee, WI, presented their research at the prestigious Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention, held in Washington, D.C., this May.
Their projects were conducted as part of Clarkson's Cultural, Family, and Child Development Lab, directed by Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Ying Zhang. The APS Convention, one of the most prominent international gatherings of psychological scientists, offered a valuable platform for students to present their work and engage with professionals across the field.
Madre presented her Honors Capstone Thesis, "Intimate Partner Violence Experience in College Students: Emotional Health and Gender Differences," which investigates the emotional and mental health impacts of intimate partner violence, particularly across gender and sexual identity. "This was my third APS conference, and the sessions this year were especially eye-opening," she said. Madre will begin medical school this Fall and hopes to apply insights from psychological science to address healthcare disparities in her future career.
Inyang presented his research titled "School Dynamics and the Development of Self-Regulation in Early Childhood: A Scoping Review," which synthesizes current literature on how early educational environments influence the development of children's self-regulation skills-a foundational aspect of emotional and cognitive development. "Presenting at APS was incredibly meaningful," Inyang reflected. "It enhanced my communication skills, deepened my understanding of evidence-based research, and reinforced my commitment to pursuing impactful work in psychological science."
Their participation at APS 2025 was supported by the Donald C. Clark Travel Award, the Department of Psychology, and the Lewis School of Health and Life Sciences.
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