Conference Schedule

Come early to grab a hot beverage and light snack. Registration desk will be open to pickup your conference ID and swag bag if you were unable to get them on Thursday.

Opening remarks from the conference co-chairs.

In her keynote address, Judge Halfpenny MacQuarrie will describe the development and accomplishments of the Indigenous Healing to Wellness and Gladue Court in Wagmatcook, Cape Breton. Judge Halfpenny MacQuarrie was instrumental in establishing this court in 2018 and has been the driving force keeping it running ever since.

Forensic, Clinical, Ethology, and Education: Our first round of poster presentations, accompanied by light refreshments provided by McGraw Hill.

Clinical Psychology

Romantic Relationships

Social and Personality

Stress and Post-traumatic Stress

Romantic relationships, social psychology, personality, learning, and developmental: Our second round of poster presentations. Pizza lunch will be provided (along with gluten and lactose free options). If you have a friend presenting, grab them a slice!

Cognition, neuropsychology/biopsychology, psycholinguistics, mental health, and wellbeing: Our third and final round of poster presentations, accompanied by light refreshments provided by Wholetherapy.

Substance Use and Health

Education, Accessibility, and Ethology

Forensic Psychology

Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology

Moderated by Rebecca Bartley, Ethan Kavanagh-Day, & Mikayla Hanlon The conference will feature a panel of professionals who will discuss their career paths after completing an undergraduate degree in psychology. Our panelists highlight how the path to a career in psychology may not be straightforward, but it can be very rewarding. Dr. Etta Brodersen, is a registered psychologist who works primarily within the Youth Court assessment unit at the IWK hospital, completing risk assessments on youth awaiting sentencing for criminal offences. She also works in private practice, conducting adult ADHD assessments. Dr. Brodersen completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of New Brunswick and her graduate degrees at Simon Fraser University. Jennaecia Lewis, is a middle school science teacher, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator. Ms. Lewis was a biology teacher in the Caribbean before completing her undergraduate degree in psychology at Saint Mary’s University. Kathleen Hyland, is a research and statistical officer with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, and a member of the board of directors for the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia. Ms. Hyland completed an undergraduate degree in psychology at St. Francis Xavier University and a Master’s of Science in Applied Psychology at Saint Mary’s University.

Meeting of the Faculty representatives to discuss conference business.

Join us for our closing event, a buffet banquet and presentation awards.