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Lab Director
Dr. Erin Harrington, Ph.D.
Dr. Harrington is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wyoming. She received her doctorate in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology from Oklahoma State University in 2021 and completed her postdoctoral training in biobehavioral health and aging at Penn State University in 2023.
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Dr. Harrington's research primarily examines prospective memory (PM), or our memory for future events. Her recent work has examined metacognitive correlates of PM, such as strategies that support remembering, gender differences in the division of PM demands/tasks, as well as links between inflammation and daily PM lapses among older adults.
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In her free time, Dr. Harrington enjoys hiking, attending live music, spending time with her family, and watching scary movies.
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Dr. Harrington is currently accepting graduate student applications.
Current Lab Members
Graduate Research Assistants
Conner K. Ryan, B.S.
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Conner is originally from Emporia, Kansas. In 2023, he earned his B.S. in psychology from Emporia State University. After a year in the Experimental Psychology program at Emporia State University, Conner transferred to the University of Wyoming and is currently a student in the Psychology and Law Ph.D. program. Broadly, Conner’s research interests include jury decision-making, perceptions of witnesses, and memory processes for both jurors and eyewitnesses. One of Conner's favorite pastimes is watching bad movies, his favorite being Fateful Findings by Neil Breen.
Conner is currently affiliated with the CAMP lab as part of his work on Dr. Harrington's INBRE grant.
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Stephen Christensen​
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Stephen is a senior Psychology major and Biology minor. After graduation, Stephen plans to pursue a PhD in Neuroscience where he hopes to research the effects of psychedelics on neuroplasticity. Stephen loves to play soccer and go bike-packing.
Tatiana Farrington​
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Tatiana is a junior Psychology major with an Honors minor. After graduation, Tatiana plans to attend graduate school for clinical psychology, where she hopes to research the effects of aging on mental health, specifically among older adults. She enjoys reading and anything artistic.
Anna Gregg​
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Anna is a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Family Sciences. She hopes to pursue a master's degree in cognitive psychology, with the ultimate goal of working with women and families, specifically in mental health or family counseling. In her free time, she loves trying new recipes and baking.
Soren Jones​
Soren is a junior majoring in Psychology, with the hope to graduate a year early. After graduation, they plan to get a PsyD in clinical psychology, with the ultimate goal of doing autism and ADHD assessments for children. In their free time, they enjoy working on jigsaw puzzles.
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Emma Peterson​
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Emma is a junior Psychology major with an Honors minor. She plans to pursue a doctorate in psychology after graduation with a desire to become a clinical psychologist. She loves spending time outdoors and journaling.
Nicole Sorenson​
Nicole is a senior Psychology major. She plans to earn a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and work as a counselor. When she is not focusing on school, she is often out hiking or curled up with her latest crochet project watching Wednesday.
