Psychology Research Event

Best Poster Award

The Best Poster Award recognizes outstanding undergraduate research presented at the Psychology Research Event, sponsored by Psi Chi. It honors projects that demonstrate strong scientific reasoning, clear communication, and professional presentation. Winning posters are displayed in the Strickland Building alongside a Best Poster Award certificate and a photo of the presenters. All previous award winners are listed below.

Spring, 2026

Cheeks, D., Jimenez, K., Branche, G. & Palomarez, K. (2026, Spring). Taste by Sight: Do We Eat With Our Eyes First? [Poster presentation]. Psychology Research Event, University of North Georgia, mentored by S. Aikman.

Fall, 2025

Harrison, Z., Seid, A., Ramirez, A., & Stuffings, K. (2025, Fall). The Halo Effect: How Weight Influences Perceived Career Success [Poster presentation]. Psychology Research Event, University of North Georgia, mentored by Z. Elison.

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