Talks

Specific Research Impact Statistics for Conference Talks
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The chart includes Invited Talks, Conference Research Papers and Presentations, Conference Posters, Panels.

Experience

YearTitle / LocationURLType of WorkPresenter / Co-Author
2022Diverse Voices in Aerospace panel series: LGBTQIA+ Folk in Aerospace. Center for Air and Space Law's Task Force on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Aerospace (IDEA Task Force). PanelPanelist
2022Audio Suggestions Influence Cooperative Behavior: A Replication and Extension. 73rd Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Annual Conference, Virtual.ResearchgateConference PresentationPresenter
2022Overcoming the Kobayashi Maru : 3 life lessons from science fiction. Stardust Festival X Launch Canada. Cochrane, ON, Canada. Aug 3Invited SpeakerPresenter
2021ONLINE! Roundtable: The Indie Stage Manager Experience. The Seeing Place Theater. New York City, New York.PanelPanelist
2021Guided imagery-based suggestions increase cooperation in the “Stag Hunt” game. 72nd Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Annual Conference, Virtual.ResearchgateConference PresentationPresenter
2021Use of Hypnosis to Treat Chronic Somniloquy (Sleep Talking) : A Case Report. 72nd Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Annual Conference, Virtual.ResearchgatePosterPresenter
2021Demographics of unlicensed vs licensed hypnosis practitioners. 72nd Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Annual Conference, Virtual.ResearchgatePosterPresenter
2021The effect of a guided imagery suggestion based intervention on human cooperation. American Psychological Association 2021, Virtual.ResearchgatePosterPresenter
2021The effect of a guided imagery suggestion based intervention on human cooperation. Georgia Psychological Association 2021, Virtual.ResearchgatePosterPresenter
2021Career Exploration: Performing Artist. Invited Speaker. Horatio Williams Foundation. Detroit, Michigan.Invited SpeakerPresenter
2021Career Exploration: Psychology. Invited Speaker. Romeo High School, Washington, Michigan.Invited Speaker (High School)Presenter
2020Graduate School Panel, Careers, Ethics, & Professional Development Class, Department of Psychology, Georgia Southern University - Armstrong Campus.PanelPanelist
2020Self-monitoring among secondary and post-secondary students with intellectual and developmental disabilities : current summary and future directions. Georgia Educational Research Association Conference, Virtual.ResearchgateConference PresentationPresenter
2020Using Technical Theater to teach students with disabilities. Presented at the 9th Annual Curriculum Studies Summer Collaborative (CSSC), Savannah, GA. (Virtual due to COVID-19)ResearchgateConference PresentationPresenter
2020Theater Therapy for those with special needs. Accepted at the GA Council for Exceptional Children Mini-Conference, Statesboro, GA. (Postponed to Fall due to COVID19, then canceled)naConference PresentationPresenter
2020Eagle Academy. Accepted at the Georgia Council for Exceptional Children Mini-Conference, Statesboro, GA (Postponed to Fall due to COVID19, then canceled)naConference PresentationCo-author
2020Effects of Predictive Stimuli on Human Choice in a Concurrent Chains Procedure. Accepted at the 27th Annual International Conference On Comparative Cognition, Melbourne Beach, FL. (Canceled due to COVID-19)naConference PresentationCo-author
2020Effects of Temporal Delay Type on Human Choice in a Concurrent Chains Procedure. 27th Annual International Conference On Comparative Cognition, Melbourne Beach, FL. (Canceled due to COVID-19)naPosterCo-author
2020Effects of Reinforcement Probability on Human Preference in a Concurrent-Chains Procedure. 27th Annual International Conference On Comparative Cognition, Melbourne Beach, FL. (Canceled due to COVID-19)naPosterCo-author
2020Introduction to Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Guest Speaker. Introduction to Psychology, Department of Psychology, Georgia Southern University.Invited Speaker (College)Presenter
2020States of Consciousness. Guest Speaker. Introduction to Psychology, Department of Psychology, Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, Georgia.Invited Speaker (College)Presenter
2020Coronavirus / Covid 19. Guest Speaker. EAGLE Academy, Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, Georgia.Invited Speaker (College)Presenter
2020Graduate School Information Panel, Senior Internship Class, Department of Psychology, Georgia Southern University - Statesboro.PanelPanelist
2019Effects of Temporal Delay Type on Human Choice in a Concurrent-Chains Procedure. 36th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis, Richmond, VA.ResearchgatePosterCo-author
2019Effects of Reinforcement Probability on Human Preference for Predictive Stimuli in a Concurrent-Chains Procedure. 36th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis, Richmond, VA.ResearchgatePosterCo-author
2019Religious and Spiritual Experiences. Guest Speaker, Psychology of Religion, Department of Psychology, Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, Georgia.Invited Speaker (College)Presenter
2019Introduction to Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Guest Speaker. Introduction to Psychology, Department of Psychology, Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, Georgia.Invited Speaker (College)Presenter
2019Exploring the Trans Identity Panel, Georgia Southern UniversityPanelPanelist
2018Growing Up Transsexual. Guest Speaker. Introduction to Human Diversity, Department of Psychology, Augusta University. Augusta, Georgia.Invited Speaker (College)Presenter
2017Using Simbi to Help Your Business. Invited Speaker. SimbiCity Eugene. Eugene, Oregon.Invited SpeakerPresenter
2017From Stress to Success: Managing Stress Through Hypnotherapy. Invited Speaker. Colorado Creative Journey. Grand Junction, Colorado.Invited SpeakerPresenter
2013Talk Sex LGBT Sexuality Panel, Emory University School of MedicinePanelPanelist
2012Talk Sex LGBT Sexuality Panel, Emory University School of MedicinePanelPanelist
2011Talk Sex LGBT Sexuality Panel, Emory University School of MedicinePanelPanelist
2011Human Motivations for Long-Term Confined Habitation in Remote High Risk Areas & Training : an astrosociological approach. Presented at the Space, Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF), College Park, Maryland.ResearchgateConference PresentationPresenter
2011A Transgender Man’s Opinion on Stone Butch Blues. Guest Speaker. World Literature : Queer Literature, Department of Humanities, Georgia Perimeter College. Atlanta, Georgia.Invited Speaker (College)Presenter
2010Ethical Issues Regarding Informed Consent for Minors for Space Tourism. Paper presented at the Space, Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF), Laurel, Maryland.ResearchgateConference PaperPresenter
2009Human Motivations for Long-Term Confined Habitation - an astrosociological approach. Presented at the Space, Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF), Huntsville, Alabama.ResearchgateConference PresentationPresenter
2009Overcoming challenges: Creating an astrosociology curriculum. Paper presented at the Space, Propulsion and Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF), Huntsville, Alabama.ResearchgateConference PaperPresenter
2008Life Support Systems Functional Stability and Human Control Limitations: an Astrosociological Perspective. Paper presented at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, San Diego, California.ResearchgateConference PaperCo-author
2008Identification of Psychological Stresses for Astronauts and Cosmonauts. Paper Presented at the 37th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, Montreal, Canada.ResearchgateConference PresentationCo-author
2008Conceptual Approach for Stress Estimates Among Astronauts and Cosmonauts. Paper presented at the 38th International Conference on Environmental Systems, San Francisco, USA.ResearchgateConference PaperPresenter

Training

YearTraining TypeTitleGeneral TopicLocation
2023CertificateComplete Media Training Master Class - Confidence on CameraMedial TrainingMedia Training Worldwide, Udemy
2022Certificate / Learning PathDevelop Your Communication Skills and Interpersonal Influence (9 courses, 8 hours)Communication LinkedIn Learning
2021CertificateCommunicating with CharismaCommunicationLinkedIn Learning
2021SeminarHow to Land a Talk On The World's Biggest Stage How to Land A TEDx Talk & Spread Your Message to Millions In The Next 30 Days Scale Your Impact, Influence, & Income...Even If You've Never Spoken On Stage In Your LifePublic SpeakingTaylor Conroy, Thought Leader Coaching
2021CertificateSupercharge Your Presence: Give a TEDx Talk as a PsychologistPublic SpeakingAmerican Psychological Association
2007CoursePublic SpeakingPublic SpeakingGeorgia Perimeter College