UNG Student Presents Psychology Research at Campus Event

Chloe Flanigan from Loganville showcased her work at the University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Fifty students, including Chloe Flanigan from Loganville, had the opportunity to present their psychology research at an event hosted by the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Psi Chi chapter, an international psychology honor society. The poster session showcased work from students in the research methods courses.

Why it matters

The psychology research event allows students to build scientific literacy and develop transferable skills that prepare them for life after graduation, regardless of their career path. It also provides a supportive environment for students to practice communicating complex ideas and engage in thoughtful dialogue about their research.

The details

The event featured a poster session where students presented their research projects. Chloe Flanigan was one of the students who participated. The Best Poster award was given to a team of four students - Zoe Harrison, Angie Ramirez, Amelia Seid, and Kailyn Stuffings - for their project 'The Halo Effect: How Weight Influences Perceived Career Success.' Their research used a Likert scale to ask participants to rate women shown in artificial-intelligence-generated images for their perceived career success and ability to get along with co-workers.

  • The event took place on November 21 at the University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus.
  • The Annual Research Conference, which is open to all UNG students, is scheduled for March 20.

The players

Chloe Flanigan

A student from Loganville who presented her psychology research at the event.

Dr. Ralph Hale

An associate professor of psychological science at UNG who oversees the psychology research events.

Zoe Harrison, Angie Ramirez, Amelia Seid, and Kailyn Stuffings

A team of students who won the Best Poster award for their project 'The Halo Effect: How Weight Influences Perceived Career Success.'

Dr. Zachary Elison

An assistant professor of psychological science at UNG who served as the faculty mentor for the winning team.

Steffani Pass

A senior psychology student who served as the Psi Chi treasurer in the fall and is the president of the group this spring.

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What they’re saying

“The spring and fall psychology research events highlight the best of what psychology has to offer. Students showcase months of hard work, practice communicating complex ideas and engage in thoughtful dialogue about their research. These experiences build scientific literacy and transferable skills that prepare students for life after graduation, regardless of their career path. Watching students support one another through this process is incredibly rewarding and something I'm proud to help create each semester at UNG.”

— Dr. Ralph Hale, Associate Professor of Psychological Science (monroelocal.org)

“I enjoyed hearing from so many people about their opinions on our project.”

— Kailyn Stuffings, Junior Pursuing Psychology Degree (monroelocal.org)

“We had a great team. We all worked together really well and learned so much about our subject.”

— Amelia Seid, Senior Pursuing Psychology Degree with Spanish Minor (monroelocal.org)

“UNG provides a lot of resources for students conducting research.”

— Zoe Harrison, Senior Pursuing Psychology Degree (monroelocal.org)

“The event is an opportunity for students to get their feet wet in giving presentations without high stakes. It's super helpful. Students get a lot out of it. They learn how to present. The students get the opportunity to have a back-and-forth with professors.”

— Steffani Pass, Senior Pursuing Psychology Degree, Psi Chi President (monroelocal.org)

What’s next

The Annual Research Conference, which is open to all UNG students, is scheduled for March 20.

The takeaway

The psychology research event at UNG provides a supportive environment for students to develop critical skills like scientific literacy, communication, and collaboration, preparing them for success after graduation regardless of their future career path.