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Lindsey Sparrock

Lindsey Sparrock

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Behavior, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCaN) PhD studnt at American University

  • Education

    • South County Secondary School

      2014 - 2015
      High School

      Activities and Societies: Alternative Rock Club, National Honors Society During my high school education at South County Secondary School I was an active member of the school Alternative Rock Club which discussed the history of music and how has changed in the present. I was also a member of the National Honors Society where I did a variety of volunteer opportunities such as student tutoring, handing out fliers and supplying information to people during a voting process, and helping during student fundraisers.

    • Seoul American High School

      2012 - 2014
      High School

      Activities and Societies: Junior Science and Humanity, Modeled United Nations During my education at Seoul American High School I volunteered at a variety of places around the city. I spent time tutoring Korean orphans at a local orphanage and helping them enhance their English. I was an active member of Modeled United Nations (MUN) where I utilized my knowledge of politics and foreign history to discuss hypothetical foreign relations. My most prized activity was my participation as a member in Junior Science and Humanities (JSHS). As a member I conducted a research… Show more During my education at Seoul American High School I volunteered at a variety of places around the city. I spent time tutoring Korean orphans at a local orphanage and helping them enhance their English. I was an active member of Modeled United Nations (MUN) where I utilized my knowledge of politics and foreign history to discuss hypothetical foreign relations. My most prized activity was my participation as a member in Junior Science and Humanities (JSHS). As a member I conducted a research experiment, on the five senses and their relation to overall perception ability, which I discussed in Tokyo, Japan to a panel of judges. Show less

    • American University

      2019 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Neuroscience 3.68

      Activities and Societies: Psychology Department Graduate Student Representative Hiring & Tenure Committee Representative BCaN Journal Club Member Graduate Student Union Member Thesis Successfully Defended March 2023: "Development and Validation of the Nicotine Vaping Decisional Balance Scale"Thesis Committee Members:Laura Juliano, PhDDavid Haaga, PhDBarbara Schillo, PhD

    • American University

      2020 - 2024
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Behavior, Cognition and Neuroscience (BCaN)

      Activities and Societies: Psychology Department Graduate Student Representative Hiring & Tenure Committee Representative BCaN Journal Club Member Graduate Student Union Member Doctoral student in the 'Behavioral Pharmacology and Health Promotion' (BPHP) Laboratory led by Dr. Laura Juliano

    • Longwood University

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor of Science - BS Psychology; Minor: Neurostudies Overall: 3.647; Major: 3.642; Minor: 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Cormier Honors College Psi Chi, Phi Kappa Phi Psychology Club, Honors Student Association Student Government Association The National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) Honors student at Longwood University. While completing my studies I participated in multiple volunteer opportunities and worked with one of my professors in the lab on a research project being conducted on stress and anxiety, and another on stigmas of mental disorders and over diagnosis.

  • Experience

    • Longwood University

      Feb 2016 - May 2017

      Conduct hour long study sessions two-three times a week for Biopsychology (PSYC 151) students at Longwood University.

      • Student Research Volunteer

        Feb 2017 - May 2017

      • Honors Student Researcher

        Feb 2017 - May 2017

      • Independent Student Researcher

        Aug 2016 - May 2017

      • Biopsychology Tutor

        Feb 2016 - May 2017

    • The Children's Place

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      Sales Associate

    • Longwood University

      Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

      Conducted enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), conducted literature searches and analyzed data using SPSS, and presented findings at the International Conference of Neuroendocrinology (ICN) and the Virginia Academy of Science (VAS).

      • PRISM Research Intern

        Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

      • Research Intern

        Aug 2017 - May 2018

    • Macy's

      Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
      Sales Associate

    • American University

      Aug 2019 - now

      Teach a weekly lab for undergraduate students in the 'Drugs and Behavior' (PSYC 241) course at American University. Prepare lectures, grade assignments, and hold office hours. Design nicotine and tobacco research studies; recruit and run participants through laboratory research protocols; conduct literature searches, analyze data, and prepare posters and manuscripts

      • Graduate Teaching Assistant (PSYC 241)

        Aug 2020 - now

      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Aug 2019 - now

    • Truth Initiative

      May 2021 - Jul 2021
      Research Intern

      Conducted literature searches for peer reviewed papers, assisted in searches for campaign related information and data, tested online surveys used to evaluate the campaign and prepared results

    • National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      GSOAR Intern

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Smoking Cessation Research Certificate

      SRNT University
      Sept 2020

    • Women and Smoking Semianr

      SRNT University
      Sept 2020

    • Social & Behavioral Research

      CITI Program
      Jun 2020

    • Responsible Conduct of Research Certification

      CITI Program
      Feb 2018

    • Animal Care and Use Certification

      CITI Program
      Oct 2018

    • Master of Science

      American University
      Aug 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Human Subjects Research Certification

      CITI Program
      Sept 2018

    • Doctor of Philosophy

      American University
      May 2025
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      Center for Neuroscience and Behavior Summer Research Award American University - Center for Neuroscience and Behavior Apr 2023 Awarded $4000 from the American University Center for Neuroscience and Behavior to provide doctoral students with financial support as they conduct their research in the summer of 2023.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      American University CAS Graduate Student Research Award American University College of Arts and Sciences Apr 2022 Awarded $450 from the American University College of Arts and Sciences to defray theexpenses of my project “Development and Validation of an E-Cigarette Decisional BalanceScale for Young Adults”.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      2022 Robyn Rafferty Mathias Student Research Conference Award American University College of Arts and Sciences Mar 2022 Awarded $200 from the American University College of Arts and Sciences in the category “Graduate Social Sciences Workshop” for my project “Development of a Novel E-Cigarette Decisional Balance Scale for Young Adults”.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      American University CAS Graduate Student Research Award American University College of Arts and Sciences Apr 2021 Awarded $400 from the American University College of Arts and Sciences to defray the expenses of my project “Development and Validation of an E-Cigarette Decisional Balance Scale for Young Adults”.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      American University CAS Graduate Student Research Award American University College of Arts and Sciences Nov 2020 Awarded $500 from the American University College of Arts and Sciences to defray the expenses of my project “Development of an E-Cigarette Decisional Balance Scale”.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      American University CAS Graduate Student Research Award American University College of Arts and Sciences Mar 2020 Awarded $300 from the American University College of Arts and Sciences to defray the expenses of my project “Investigating lapse to relapse mechanisms during an e-cigarette quit attempt”.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      Conference Travel Award American University College of Arts and Sciences Feb 2020 Received travel reimbursement for up to $400 from American University’s College of Arts and Sciences to attend and present at the annual meeting for the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco Conference in New Orleans, LA.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      Astrocyte Award Longwood University Psychology Department Apr 2019 Recognized for outstanding service to the Neuroscience Studies Minor. Award given yearly to graduating seniors who provided assistance to the continuation of Longwood University’s NeuroStudies Minor.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      Conference Travel Award Longwood University Cormier Honors College, PRISM program, and Psychology Department May 2018 All expenses paid by Longwood University’s Cormier Honors College, PRISM program and Psychology Department to attend and present at the annual meeting for the International Congress of Neuroendocrinology Conference in Toronto, Canada.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      Conference Travel Award Longwood University Psychology Department Apr 2018 All expenses paid by Longwood University’s Psychology Department to attend and present at the annual meeting for the SYNAPSE Conference in High Point, North Carolina.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      Joan of Arc Medallion Longwood University Apr 2018 Recognized for leadership ability, academic performance, service, and extracurricular activities. Award established to replace the Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities program to recognize the achievements of outstanding Senior and Junior campus student leaders.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      INCITE Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship Award Winner INCITE Mar 2017 Students original research-based work titled “’There’s Someone in My Head But It’s Not Me’: Attitudes About the Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychological Disorders” accepted for submission to the Incite, undergraduate research journal for the CCCAS and earned a cash prize of $500 divided evenly among collaborators for first place in the Posters and Extended Abstracts category.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      Conference Travel Award Longwood University Psychology Department Sep 2016 All expenses paid by Longwood University’s Psychology Department to attend and present at the annual meeting for the Carolinas Psychology Conference in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      Dean's Honors List - May 2016 Earned a semester grade point average of 3.5-3.99 on a minimum of 12 semester hours work taken with no grade below “C-“ at Longwood University.
    • Awarded to Lindsey Sparrock
      Cormier Honors College Study Abroad Scholarship Cormier Honors College Nov 2015 Received a travel scholarship for $1,110 from Longwood University’s Cormier Honors College for the Psychology of Warfare and Terrorism study abroad which took place in London, Brussels, and Amsterdam between May and June of 2016.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student volunteer

      Issued by ECHO on Aug 2012
      ECHOAssociated with Lindsey Sparrock

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop on Sept 2013
      Second Hand Rose Thrift ShopAssociated with Lindsey Sparrock

    • Student Volunteer- Note taker for disabled students in Biopsychology (PSYC 151)

      Issued by Longwood University on Aug 2015
      Longwood UniversityAssociated with Lindsey Sparrock

    • Student Volunteer- Tutor

      Issued by Hye-Shim Won Orphanage on Jul 2013
      Hye-Shim Won OrphanageAssociated with Lindsey Sparrock

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Longwood University: Honors Student Association on Sept 2015
      Longwood University: Honors Student AssociationAssociated with Lindsey Sparrock