Beth Smith
213 Norton Street · New Haven CT 06511 · (203) 495-8832 ·
Education
Saint Mary’s College Antic., May 2010 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
Major: Psychology
Senior Project: The impact of the media on sexist attitudes.
Minor: Women’s Studies
Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Psychology, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Stereotyping & Prejudice, Adolescence, Developmental Psychology.
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Grants & Awards
Dean’s List, Saint Mary’s College 2007-2009
Dean’s Scholarship, Saint Mary’s College 2006-2010
Presidential Scholarship, Saint Mary’s College 2006-2010
Valedictorian, Monroe High School 2006
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Publications
Smith, B. & Stuart, J. (under review). Barbies, Bratz, and Bimbos: Sexism in television
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Talks & Conferences
The impact of the media on sexist attitudes May 2010 Poster submitted to Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
Why I’m a feminist: Strategies for changing sexist attitudes March 2009
Diverse Students Leadership Conference, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IL
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Teaching & Research Experience
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Bettina Spencer Spring 2010
Will assist in Research Methods course. Design and grade homework assignments, take attendance, hold weekly review sessions, and lecture one section.
Research Assistant to Dr. Emanuele Castano Sept. 2007- present
Design and collaborate on studies of terror management, and dehumanization, conduct
literature reviews, assist in data collection and analysis. General support and
collaboration in research and article preparation.
Research Assistant to Dr. Jennifer Stuart Jan. 2006-Jan. 2007
Quantified, coded and analyzed qualitative data, built and maintained SPSS database, transcribed interviews, and general collaboration on psychoanalytical study of women’s lives.
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Relevant Work & Volunteer Experience
Office Assistant, Department of Psychology, Saint Mary’s College 2007-present
Assist with general office duties, answer phones, design and post fliers, photocopy, fax, and mail correspondence.
Volunteer Rescue Assistance, Red Cross Summer 2009
Worked with members of the New Orleans community to help file paperwork, provided office relief, worked as liaison with journalist and media.
Volunteer Rape Crisis Counselor, SOS 2007-2008
Answered phones, directed callers to nearby hospitals, worked with doctors and police on behalf of victim, provided emotional support during physical exams.
Summer Camp Counselor, Camp Monroe Summer 2006, 2007, & 2008
Designed activities and events for children ages 10-12. Oversaw care for 25 children, monitored physical activities, provided support for parents and children.
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Academic Activities
Psychology Club, Vice President 2009-present
· Duties include: organizing meetings, communicating with professors, submitting reports. Co-organized Toys for Tots Drive, and Hunger Banquet.
College Democrats, Treasurer 2008-present
· Duties include: preparing annual budget, financial planning, collection of dues.
Psi Chi, Member 2007-present
· Attend monthly meetings, participate in activities, co-chaired Light the Night event.
SAGA, Member 2006-2009
· Attended weekly meetings, organized panel discussion on LGBTQ rights, hanged fliers, took minutes at meetings.
La Fuerza, Member 2006-2008
· Attended monthly meetings, attended activities, assisted with member recruitment at the fall festival.
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Professional Affiliations
· Society for Personality and Social Psychology
· Psi Chi, The international Honor Society in Psychology
· The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
· Midwestern Psychological Association
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Additional Skills
· Proficient in SPSS
· Proficient in Excel
· Fluent in Spanish
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