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SUNY Potsdam Psychology Students and Faculty Attend Eastern Psychological Association Conference

SUNY Potsdam Undergraduates and Faculty Members Travel to Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting

Potsdam, NY (05/12/2025) — A group of psychology students and faculty from The State University of New York at Potsdam recently traveled to New York City to attend the Eastern Psychological Association conference.

The students representing SUNY Potsdam's Department of Psychology were:

  • Casey Asaro of Waterford, N.Y.
  • Tanner Currier of Potsdam, N.Y.
  • Sarah Fitzgerald of Madrid, N.Y.
  • Lee Necaise of Massena, N.Y.

The 2025 conference had the theme "Making positive changes in people's lives and in the world," and brought forth the myriad ways that psychology students, faculty and professionals are using research, teaching and service to strengthen communities and promote well-being.

This year's Eastern Psychological Association conference, one of our largest ever, featured more than 1,000 papers, posters, keynotes, symposia and events.

The SUNY Potsdam students were accompanied by three faculty members, Dr. Heather Beauchamp, Dr. Karen Davis and Dr. James Fryer. To support the students' attendance, the department received funding from the Center for Applied Learning, the Student Government Association, the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program and Psi Chi Honor Society.

With one of the largest departments on campus, faculty in the SUNY Potsdam Department of Psychology are dedicated to research, as well as teaching. Internship opportunities are available in a variety of areas for students. Knowledge in psychology can be used in almost any career -- counseling, research, therapy, medicine, education, social work or human services. To find out more, visit www.potsdam.edu/academics/AAS/Psych.

About SUNY Potsdam:

Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.

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From left, SUNY Potsdam Professor of Psychology Dr. Heather Beauchamp and student Casey Asaro '25 pose in front of their poster presentation at the 2025 Eastern Psychological Association conference in New York City.

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